Stanford out of PAC12 tourney

[Storrsbred]

UCLA 69/65

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

UCLA 69/65

Seeding issue???

 

[RedStickHusky]

Wow, Bruins with a 29 point 4th quarter. The title made me think this was a realignment thread.

 

[AJay11]

Not surprised. For the 2-3 weeks, they've seem to have been on the same trajectory as UConn but with less attention or concern because of their conference and the fact that they are not UConn. At least, UConn is aware and also everyone's quick to point out their failures. What will cause my eyebrows to raise is if Stanford stays a #1 or the top 2 seed. If UConn loses to Villanova (ranked 11), it's almost a gurantee they drop seedings, which is very interesting. I hope this ridiculousness adds to fuel to the fire for UConn.

 

[Nyskier]

Bruins played a great 4th Q. Rice was tremendous. Some ref calls questionable at the end

 

[MilfordHusky]

Stanford has been playing with fire for weeks now. As we know, Trees are in danger when there is fire.

 

[Blueballer]

I was bummed because none of this evening's games were looking like they would be close. But this was the last one I thought would be close let alone an upset. Wow. Both the 1&2 seeds out of the PAC12 Tourney. Great game.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

Stanford has been playing with fire for weeks now. As we know, Trees are in danger when there is fire.

They need to take the forest.

 

[Boreifs]

She still hasn’t settled on a lineup. For a team with no injuries, that is head scratching. Does not bod well for the tournament.

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

If Uconn wins the Big East, I think the top seeds are SC, Indiana, Uconn, and LSU

 

[hoopsnloops32]

If Uconn wins the Big East, I think the top seeds are SC, Indiana, Uconn, and LSU

Big If. But I agree if we win the first two games convincingly and Azzi starts playing a few minutes. Again, big If. Not sure there is much a difference though between a one seed and a two seed this year though so whatever.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

She still hasn’t settled on a lineup. For a team with no injuries, that is head scratching. Does not bod well for the tournament.

Totally agree. This is why extreme depth is overrated. It’s like a different 5 half to half, let alone game to game.

 

[Boreifs]

If Uconn wins the Big East, I think the top seeds are SC, Indiana, Uconn, and LSU

You’re assuming that IU will beat Maryland or Iowa and that LSU will beat TN. Those are dangerous assumptions; lots of water has yet to flow under the bridge.

 

[wingsfan055]

Haley Jones has not played to her potential this year. Brinks has been very good.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[HuskyNan]

Looks like parity has finally reached the women’s game

 

[Urshurak]

Funny how when UConn is in a tight game, I always get an “upset alert” notification from ESPN. Stanford? Nope. Nothing.

 

[Geew1992]

If Uconn wins the Big East, I think the top seeds are SC, Indiana, Uconn, and LSU

Maryland would have to lose. Right now they are a 1 seed

 

[Geew1992]

Funny how when UConn is in a tight game, I always get an “upset alert” notification from ESPN. Stanford? Nope. Nothing.

And everyone acts like the sky is falling… I said this in another thread, there’s been zero reaction to how Stanford has played this year.

 

[Aluminny69]

Haley Jones has not played to her potential this year. Brinks has been very good.

I expected Lauren Betts to be Freshman of the Year. Whatever happened to her?

 

[Rowdy831]

Some teams, some players, elevate their play at tournament time. UCONN has always been able to do this and some schools have the talent but don't. UCONN will be a solid 2 at the very least if they win the BE and most likely would climb to a 1 unless someone other than Indiana wins the BIG Ten. Either way it shows it is SC and everyone else battling for the FF spots.

 

[Kat]

"Stanford stays on top despite loss" --ESPN headline

 

[BookGuy09]

I expected Lauren Betts to be Freshman of the Year. Whatever happened to her?

The reality about Betts is that she was so highly ranked because she had something no one else did — unique height. She is tall, but not skilled or athletic. When she is out there, the only thing they can do is dump the ball down very low to her and she just drops it in. That is why Iriafen starts over her. Look at how Betts runs; it’s a belabored movement, not fluid like Brink. She could dominate in high school due to height, but now at the college level she is facing only highly skilled players. Unless she develops quickly, she’ll be low impact. She’ll also ride the bench next year too as Brink and Iriafen will both be back next year, too.

 

[Cornell Lt]

The reality about Betts is that she was so highly ranked because she had something no one else did — unique height. She is tall, but not skilled or athletic. When she is out there, the only thing they can do is dump the ball down very low to her and she just drops it in. That is why Iriafen starts over her. Look at how Betts runs; it’s a belabored movement, not fluid like Brink. She could dominate in high school due to height, but now at the college level she is facing only highly skilled players. Unless she develops quickly, she’ll be low impact. She’ll also ride the bench next year too as Brink and Iriafen will both be back next year, too.

Betts will end up being a lot like Cardossa. It will take her a year or two just like it did for Cardossa.