Team Defense

[Bigboote]

In at least a couple of stints in each tourney game, I found myself absolutely mesmerized by the defense. At times it almost looked like a motion offense, as though the UConn defense was moving and the opponent's offense was following UConn's lead.

 

[DEpup]

I really enjoy how the team defense is now leading to them being able to just stop the ball. Its common now for a player on the opposing team to pick up their dribble and just get stranded with no where to go with the ball. It's also about learning the scout better and knowing where the opponent wants to go with the ball and denying it.

 

[MSGRET]

The WIPE OUT of the competition over the 3 games by outscoring the opposition 234 to 119 with some of the best defense was like music to my ears.

 

[freshler40]

We're much better on offense, as well, with Liv posted high.

Yes, Liv on the high post or double high post with Edwards or Griffin allows the pick and roll to work as long as the bigs for the defense come out. SC wouldn't bite because Liv hasn't developed a mid or top of the key reliable shot yet. She will. When she does, watch out! She needs more ark on her shot, get is over the rim where a decent rebound miss is converted by Griffin or Edwards.
Liv also has stopped her dancing feet on picks and now sets a solid pick. Her high posts result in more open space inside for Williams or Bueckers. Liv's assists have gone way up since this offence was installed. Liv has changed her game by more than any player on the floor.

One area for improvement is to block out opponents better for rebounds instead of just expecting an uncontested defensive rebound. This was often the case in the Marquette game. They were tough rebounders especially when we brought the ball down instead of keeping it high for wrist passes to our sideline guards.