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There was a point in the first half where the score was 15-2 and neither team had a rebound, offensive or defense - both were 100% shooting, and the game was 3.53 into the first Q. Then SJ missed a layup on a KK block and Uconn got the games first rebound at 6:05. There wasn't another rebound until an Azzi Fudd shot at 4:37 and STJ got their first rebound with the score 20-7. Uconn got its next rebound at 2:46 in the 1st Q on SJ's 4th shot from the field with the score 24-7.

Fun fact - when STJ had the ball on offense, Uconn scored 46 points (points off turnovers) and STJ scored 43. Of course when Uconn started with the ball, they only scored 42 points so you could say their defense outscored their offense by 4 points. 😎
 
Few thoughts:
*this was a fun game to watch
*the defense this team plays is really really good! there is no weak link on defense for the top 8 players in the rotation with few which are absolutely outstanding defenders.
*When Sarah plays like she did today (especially in the first half) there are no doubts that she is the best player in the country. She basically does everything in a ridiculously high level.
*Blanca is basically an amazing diamond that need just a bit of re-fining. Just think how good she'll be in the next 3 years. One issue: what happened to her 3-point shot. it seems that in the last few games she can't hit any.
*Love the tenacity of KK and K9.
*Does any of Azzi's free throws even touch the rim?
On to Creighton...
 
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From Uconnhuskies.com "UConn sophomore center Jana El Alfy, who averaged 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds over her previous three games, missed the game after suffering a concussion in practice."
 
Gael said:
Great defense. Possibly the best press since John Wooden's.

This was the ninth straight game, all blowouts, in which Gandy got no minutes. Yet, she's not on the injured list. This is very unusual. Something's off.
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She's not ready. And if Geno isn't playing her, or any player, there's a reason for it.

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Jonathan14 said:
I was at the game, and I didn’t see Jana. I hope all is well with her.
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I thought I saw her at the end of the bench, but perhaps not.

She has a concussion, so perhaps the team is using caution as to exposure to lights and sounds.
 
Centerstream said:
Ayanna didn't play either and she is higher up on the depth chart. Maybe due to her concussion recovery, she didn't play even though she was available.
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Practiced this week but no contact, so she's not cleared yet.
 
At 13-3 St. Johns was a pretty good college team. UConn made them look like a High School team. Crazy.
I don't think Azzi and Sarah will play in any 4th quarters against Big East teams.
My coaching thought. When throwing the ball into Serah, make it a bounce pass. The high passes just sail over her head. Serah does not seem to be able to jump.
 
Ali-oop said:
I may be in the minority, but as much as I appreciate Renee, I did not enjoy her as a courtside announcer.
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Renee is a different generation of announcer, compared to Meghan Culmo. She uses a lot of current generation lingo, and now that UConn is on network tv more, (tru, TNT), hopefully there will be more of a draw. Unlike prior years where we only had a few games broadcast nationally, UConn is now getting more exposure to different audiences.
 
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HuskyNan said:
Men won in overtime!

Basketball capital of the world 😎
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Flipping back and forth seeing Husky women cruising and Husky men not. Turned men's game on fully in 4th Q and watched how even down 13 determination and guts can pull it out in OT. Two wins for the Huskies - one a walk in the park and the other a hard-fought battle that tested the make-up of the men's team. Danny afterwards even expressed a "wow". That's saying it all. Husky fans have much to cheer.
 
Another efficient dismantling of a Big East foe. Some particularly good things that stood out for me. Twice Blanca drove into the paint and was cut off. She then passed back out to a trailing Sarah who nailed a three point shot. Azzi continues to be perfect from the charity stripe. The Huskies outscored St. John's in all four quarters.

St. John's hit several threes in a row in the fourth quarter. When the Huskies swarm to the ball in the paint and provide weak side defensive help under the basket it leaves a perimeter player open for a three point attempt. It's a consequence of the way the Huskies are playing interior defense. So far this approach has proven to be successful, although the group who played the last quarter in the past couple of games has not been as good as the main rotation players in closing out on the three point shooters, hence the open and made threes by opponents at the end of games.
 
dtbtbtb said:
Few thoughts:
*this was a fun game to watch
*the defense this team plays is really really good! there is no weak link on defense for the top 8 players in the rotation with few which are absolutely outstanding defenders.
*When Sarah plays like she did today (especially in the first half) there are no doubts that she is the best player in the country. She basically does everything in a ridiculously high level.
*Blanca is basically an amazing diamond that need just a bit of re-fining. Just think how good she'll be in the next 3 years. One issue: what happened to her 3-point shot. it seems that in the last few games she can't hit any.
*Love the tenacity of KK and K9.
*Does any of Azzi's free throws even touch the rim?
On to Creighton...
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All a good showing but especially impressive about Blanca is her footwork, speed to the ball and overall quickness. She is like a gazelle. Bet she comes in first or close to first in practice sprint sessions. Did I mention her speed? Now the coaches' mission is how to corral and tame that ability to achieve maximum effect.
 
boontonbomber said:
Gotta go with Geno on Gandy; don't want to have a 45 point win become only a 40 point win.
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Geno has been pretty clear in the past on players earning their playing time. If she was ready and doing what is required, she would be playing in these games. I think he knows what he is doing. I don't think he cares one bit if they win by 45 or 40.
 
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Somewhere mid-1st Q Renee was enthusiastically (with Renee enthusiasm predominates) opining on what SJ needed to do to get back into the game. I suspect that what she was thinking was game over, where shall we have dinner tonight.

Every game now I am blown away on how great the UConn D is, just an overwhelming force of nature. I really do wish we had a top five opponent coming up to see how well it would work against them. I don't think ND or UT will be a good measure but that's the best we'll get until March.
 
GetReal2day said:
Geno has been pretty clear in the past on players earning their playing time. If she was ready and doing what is required, she would be playing in these games. I think he knows what he is doing. I don't think he cares one bit if they win by 45 or 40.
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geno is wise. he wants to hide gandy from the eyes of hungry poachers. if they don't see her, they won't be aware of her potential. why tempt savage thieves? and uconn doesn't need her to play a meaningless minutes in games; she's more challenged in practices.
 
Assuming she still can, I would think Gandy would redshirt the year. I think if she doesn't play past the 8th game, she can redshirt, but I'm not certain on this. Maybe somebody else is.
 
jazz said:
Assuming she still can, I would think Gandy would redshirt the year. I think if she doesn't play past the 8th game, she can redshirt, but I'm not certain on this. Maybe somebody else is.
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She cannot, as she appeared in 1-2 games already.
 
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GetReal2day said:
Geno has been pretty clear in the past on players earning their playing time. If she was ready and doing what is required, she would be playing in these games. I think he knows what he is doing. I don't think he cares one bit if they win by 45 or 40.
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Geno knows what the players need. If Gandy isn’t up to speed yet, maybe her confidence would be harmed by not being able to accomplish what she was able to in high school. He knows better than the fans
 
topogigio said:
Blanca is a scorer. Her explosiveness is off the charts. Don't try to tame a mustang. She might take some ill advised shots, but she is like a bucket per minute! Defensively, she causes absolute chaos to the opposition, Heckel is impressing me more every game. Her defense and aggressiveness is stellar. Her passing and drives to the basket add much to the offense.
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Blanca needs to work on her high speed layups. Ya got to know how to lightly put a ball up there when you're going 100mph.
 
BRS24 said:
She cannot, as she appeared in 1-2 games already.
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That would hold if the NCAA still ran college athletics. I am not certain a judge would agree should Gandy wish to take it that far.

College football players would still be granted a redshirt. Reeks of discrimination and a violation of Title IX (or whatever excuse the judge could find to rule in favor of labor).
 
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