St Johns Postgame Thread

[ABCDFE]

Amazing game. Like many have said reminds us of what beautiful huskies bb has been for so long.

Everyone of the major rotation players played great. I was especially impressed with how good Azzi defense is. I know a few of the BY posters have seen this type of athleticism and strength up close but Azzi’s basketball iq is tremendous. She also seems to rebound quite well for a guard. Geno mentioned something in the last Geno A show and that was Azzi was going to start at some point this year he just didn’t know when. So like many of us said he knows you can’t keep a talent like that on the bench. I expect Azzi to play significant minutes going forward even when Paige is fully integrated.

Shout out to CW defense tnite against SJ top scorer.

 

[oldude]

All true. And Evina passed up shots as though she had made up her mind to go an entire game only playing defense and making assists. One diversion; it shocks me how excellent Azzi and Caroline can be this early, whereas DeBerry looks like he is about a full century behind in her development as a player. Is the answer going to be the argument about: "how long it takes BIGs to develop?" I think it possible that she isn't much of a player. Mean, take lazy shots from the arc, put your arms up and drift around the court? Anyone ever see her hustle? Don't get me wrong; I want her to blossom and be great. But I have my doubts when I see what two other highly ranked players can do.

I am prepared to wait and see just how well Amari and Piath develop. Next year is critical for both, because if they are not prepared to play “meaningful minutes” next season, Ice & Ayanna will go right past them.

 

[hoophuskee]

I am prepared to wait and see just how well Amari and Piath develop. Next year is critical for both, because if they are not prepared to play “meaningful minutes” next season, Ice & Ayanna will go right past them.

Both Ice and Ayanna are higher rated recruits according to Hoopgurlz than Amari and Piath.

 

[BobbyJ]

I am prepared to wait and see just how well Amari and Piath develop. Next year is critical for both, because if they are not prepared to play “meaningful minutes” next season, Ice & Ayanna will go right past them.

I agree, and they have a long, long way to go. Neither has any concept of post defense yet.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[drweo]

"Azzi is that nasty?" "Not yet".

I absolutely LOVED that response!!

 

[RedStickHusky]

That first half play where Paige pushed up court and found Dorka on the block for a kick out to an Azzi three.... Beautiful.

Bad form to self-quote, I know, but to be correct, that was Evina taking the pass on the block and kicking out to Azzi on the wing. Late 1st quarter. Evina had a game that was both amazing and highly interesting in the way she seemed to be painting a picture she had in her head.

 

[msf22b]

That is one amazing clip.

 

[Geew1992]

On the Senior Day ceremonies: I am assuming that CBSSports will cover it only in passing...perhaps a minute or so during halftime. Do we know of any other outlet [say SNY] that may show the whole ceremony at some other time down the road?

Facebook will have the ceremony