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There was this amazing play, she caught the ball at the foul line, no one in front of her and she passed.
Geno almost was apoplectic.
When he took her out he kindly (surprise) pointed it out to her.
 
Liked that Geno gave the Seniors their curtain calls, and the ovation that Heather got when she was inserted. I think it was Caroline that made the 'I am watching you' signal to Heather while the ovation was happening.
 
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HuskyFan1125 said:
I look for Stokes to have major junior/senior season.....

I just have a feeling she will develop next year....

Remember, Tina Charles was in the doghouse her freshman/sophomore year and look how that turned out for her....
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Certainly hope that happens. Her defense and rebounding is stellar, just need her to find her confidence on offense. She has soft hands an a nice 15 foot shot, and when she wants she seems to have good post moves.
 
msf22b said:
There was this amazing play, she caught the ball at the foul line, no one in front of her and she passed.
Geno almost was apoplectic.
When he took her out he kindly (surprise) pointed it out to her.
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you sure know how to spoil a party

and to the others, thanks for correcting him.
 
Kia is a very talented player. She has been dealing with a back injury that has affected her confidence. She will be a major contributor next year!
 
msf22b said:
No one could spoil the party today; lighten up
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no you lighten up and give the kid some credit or shut up... sorry everyone isnt perfect like you


you do know you dont have to response to every thread
 
DaddyChoc said:
no you lighten up and give the kid some credit or shut up... sorry everyone isnt perfect like you


you do know you dont have to response to every thread
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Good. I can feel your anger. I am defenseless. Take your weapon! Strike me down with all your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete.
 
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She has AA potential imho.

Over the next two years she could be the difference between Huskies being a great team and one for the ages.
 
DaddyChoc said:
no you lighten up and give the kid some credit or shut up... sorry everyone isnt perfect like you


you do know you dont have to response to every thread
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I was with you until now... I agree that some have a penchant for peeing in the puddin', but responding with anger doesn't reflect well on anyone.

Your Ol' Pal Boo
 
msf22b said:
There was this amazing play, she caught the ball at the foul line, no one in front of her and she passed.
Geno almost was apoplectic.
When he took her out he kindly (surprise) pointed it out to her.
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Msf, all that you say is true....But you know what the funny thing is , she has what Heather doesn't, a little more talent. But Heather has what Kiah doesn't, a little more size and a desire to score the ball. You put Heather in the game she is looking to score. You put Kiah in the game and she will rebound , play defense , and pass...........Now if we could somehow combine the two, we got Tina Charles.
 
HGN said:
Msf, all that you say is true....But you know what the funny thing is , she has what Heather doesn't, a little more talent. But Heather has what Kiah doesn't, a little more size and a desire to score the ball. You put Heather in the game she is looking to score. You put Kiah in the game and she will rebound , play defense , and pass...........Now if we could somehow combine the two, we got Tina Charles.
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"You put Heather in the game she is looking to score."

??????????

Heather Buck @ UCONN ?????
 
DaddyChoc said:
I love her.. blocks and rebounds!
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I root hard for her. She does seem to block shots effortlessly and is a rebound machine. And the one time she got the ball down low on offense her defender had no chance to stop her. Kiah made one step and just wiped her out. What I think Geno has a problem with is that she has a tendency to stand around on offense. But I like the fact that she went back in the game after getting chewed out and competed. I think she puts it together and will be a major contributor.
 
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She deserves more PT. Her defense is a difference maker. And it'll keep the other girls fresher, both physically and mentally.
 
Geno is trying to get Kiah to move around on the offensive side of the floor. She knows how to play defense and rebound, but just stands around when huskies have the ball . She was taken out briefly last night because she was stationary . When she got the ball she just didn't move. Looking at the replaylay Geno seemed to be trying to tell her to "move around". A team like Kentucky will just rip the ball from you . I'm glad he patted her on the arm and put her back in. Eventually the light will come on.
 
Geno is not a fan of playing 5 on 4. Until her offensive game picks up, she with be a role player
 
CCinCT said:
"You put Heather in the game she is looking to score."

??????????

Heather Buck @ UCONN ?????
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If she gets a chance , yeah! She will not pass it if she can shoot it.
 
Husky fan I think kiah has great potential. But Tina was a starter. Kiah will not be a starter next year. I see ,kiah as only playing the 5 position and she will not replace stef. So where will her minutes come from
 
The right analogue for Kiah Stokes is Kelly Schumacher. Plods along with minor minutes for a few years, finally relies on one skill--shot blocking--plus some small improvements in other areas to make a real contribution. That will be in her senior year, if she just waits out some frustration.
 
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I must say that in the tournament games, I have not seen any effort or focus issue with Kiah's play, which is not something that I could have said earlier. There is nothing to criticize in her defense, but (as she acknowledged in a postgame interview) she really needs to be more aggressive on offense.

That's a shame because her strength (check out those shoulders) should be as big an asset as her speed. If she learns to use it to play aggressively in the paint without fouling, and to demand the ball, she can get as many minutes as Stef.

I can imagine an occasional lineup next year (not a starting lineup) with Kiah in the low post, Stef at the high post, and Breanna on the wing, all playing at once. Breanna and Stef have enough of a perimeter game to allow Geno to spread the floor even with that lineup. If the guards are Moriah and Brianna (let's assume KML is taking a rest when this lineup plays), there would still be sufficient speed on the floor for defense and transition offense. (Don't forget Breanna and Kiah can both run very well.)

Kiah can get all the minutes she could possibly play if she develops her considerable talent to its full potential.
 
CCinCT said:
"You put Heather in the game she is looking to score."

??????????

Heather Buck @ UCONN ?????
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My thought's exactly! I have never seen Buck show any confidence in the offensive court, she seems to shy away from the basket badly. I only wish she had shown some aggression because maybe she would have found herself a little and been more of a contributor for the girls.
 
HuskerDo said:
The right analogue for Kiah Stokes is Kelly Schumacher. Plods along with minor minutes for a few years, finally relies on one skill--shot blocking--plus some small improvements in other areas to make a real contribution. That will be in her senior year, if she just waits out some frustration.
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I wouldn't mind her having a game like the one that Kelly had in the final four (I think her junior year) where she totally dominated the inside, swatting shot after shot in one of the most intimidating performances I've ever seen. I'd love her to stuff Notre Dame to death and totally crush Duggins and McBride.
 
HuskerDo said:
The right analogue for Kiah Stokes is Kelly Schumacher. Plods along with minor minutes for a few years, finally relies on one skill--shot blocking--plus some small improvements in other areas to make a real contribution. That will be in her senior year, if she just waits out some frustration.
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fair comparison
 
I think Kiah is an important part of our future especially given given the shortness of our future recruits so far.
We need her to fulfill her promise so let' support her in any way we can.
 
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