I’m also in LA for another few days and didn’t see the game. But it seems to me a bit of an overreaction to say their spirit is broken because they lost a game and had a few other close ones. Tired maybe, but geez, if their spirit is so easily broken because a few players can‘t finish plays in one game, i don’t know. It’s only basketball.
You watched a different Nika last night than I did... I saw the St. John's players driving by her with regularity and, other than hitting three 3s, her offense was ineffectual.
No that was my word but why am I not surprised you called me out without knowing what was said? And personally, I don’t care one iota what his motivations were, I never commented on them and frankly I am certain it was not meant to be mean spirited for the sake of being mean spirited; that doesn’t change my opinion of what he said that same one iota. Those ladies have gone above and beyond all season, for the program, for the coaching staff, for themselves and for their teammates that can’t play. He is a great coach but he is far from infallible.
Not looking for infallibility, face it, the two players that were supposed to be 30-40 minute players on this team were Nika and Edwards. Every other player was supposed to be a 15-20 minute roll player, including Lou. (Again I go back to UConn traditionally only plays 7 deep) The injuries have forced the roll players to be 30-40 minute players and that's not their day in and day out bailiwick. I agree with the poster that said in all actuality we are a barely a top 10 team. Two of the teams under us beat us remember. I have followed this team before Geno even was the coach there so I think I can speak my mind on this.
I asked this question in the Chat but didn't see any reply...if a player has their shot blocked, is it a TO in addition to being a missed shot? (This ? is not directed at tchalla1 specifically.)
At this point, sit her for the remainder of the season.
Azzi herself publicly stated that she will be back before March. This was said before Caroline returned to play in the Creighton game. So....
It is considered a shot attempt and not a turnover. But if a player were to attempt to shoot and is rising up to shoot and, on the way, up with the ball the shooter is stripped by the defense then this would be considered a turnover and a steal awarded to the defender.
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I appreciate Azzi wanting to get back out there.
100% this. The whole parity thing was rolling around in my head post-game last night. Everyone wants parity in the women's game, however when it comes, then sometimes not so much. Gotta wonder if Geno & staff are quietly relieved that some of the streaks are over - back to back losses, league losses, etc. A lot of streaks are not realistic these days, and as the game progresses, we'll probably never see the likes of them again.
The players are exhausted. No other team plays their starters to whole game. The bench needs more minutes, let them play and this will help them develop. St John's just did it. I blame Geno.
Even if Azzi returns, she may not find her rhythm for a bunch of games and at that point it might be too late. I think we should just try to enjoy the rest of this season. Looking forward to next season.
Deberry had a couple nice blocks, but then threw up an air ball from 6 feet away. At that point I think Geno was looking for more offense
Dorka and Edwards match up well against SC since they play 2 bigs also. It’s the 4 guard 1 post teams that cause troubles.
I agree but also the player cutting has to know the proper time to cut. There has to be a timing thing between the passer and cutter. Carolyn used to have it but didnt show it in this game and neither did Aubrey.
The difference is two of them have built up equity with the coach and one hasn’t. Some of that may be the coach his own fault for not playing his bench more often but that’s the way he’s been doing it for 30 years.
If she hadn't airballed it from 8', she might have stayed in. She definitely changes the defense, both good and bad.
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Good question, Centerstream--my guess is that technically speaking, a TO is a possession when a shot on goal does not occur. Since a blocked shot is considered a shot on goal, I believe technically, it does not count as a TO--but I could be wrong...
There was already as sub in for her at the table before she even shot the ball.
In every program that recruits at the level Connecticut does There are misses you could probably pull up the top 10 teams in the country and look at the recruiting classes and go where did that girl go what happened to that girl where is this one? Many girls don’t reach their potential so it’s not like UConn is any different than most other programs that way. And you can’t count the freshman to be a big part being that they are so green And inexperienced
Mulkey wouldn't be doing any better with the current situation we have, neither would Dawn, Pat, Tara, or anyone else.
Losing Azzi hurt. Since then you have 1 shooter on Lou and every team focusses on her. If Caroline gets back in rhythm it will help.
People short arm point blank layups. It happens. I didn't think she got yanked because of the missed shot. She was put in to give Dorka a rest.