Uconn had a small team run the legs of Uconn tired and played tough 1/2 court defense, had quick hands, weren't afraid to foul to stop scoring (european tactic) against Uconn. One or 3 of their players were pretty talented offensively, their ability to see the court was evident. This wasn't the OLD Temple--
Fair enough. I think she lacks the muscle mass to bang with other bigs. I'm not sure their is much she can do about that right now, except to keep chugging.
For a superstar, she looks close to hopeless at the free throw line. She has thrown up air balls and once hit the backboard about 18 clean inches to the right of the rim. Maybe she needs glasses? I guess she has not yet grown into her body. Good too see her get extensive court time, though.
You have reached a dangerously high plateau when fellow posters begin to believe that you mean what you write! Hope you can maintain your balance!
The banging with the bigs will tire her legs and, yes, affect her free throw shooting. As Olde Coach documented so well years ago, good free throw shooting starts in the legs
She is not a superstar. Where did that come from? She is a freshman learning the UConn system and once she learns it she will more than likely become a superstar. How much her free throw shooting improves remains to be seen but I believe it will be a lot better than it is now.
Let's not forget history.... TCharles spent 2 years in the dog house and Stef could barely run the floor her freshman year without needing an inhaler. They didn't start the amazing players they became.....
I'm losing count of the number of times this season I've had the exact same thought about UConn's opponent.
It's the jet lag and missing their friends. Add to that New Orleans and Philly and the lousy food
If fairness, some of us, even when pointing out that recognition have also commented that Pheesa has a no fuss, effortless, quite efficiency to her game. It's been like that for 4 years now and was also that way in her Sophomore AA season.
Good over all shooting begins with the legs----tired legs miss the rim, usually short shots.
I understand. But it is a bit difficult to see why Olivia should have tired legs. She is young and athletic. She has been working out like mad ( I'm sure ) in UCONN's program.....to build strength and conditioning. Her playing time is minimal. From whence comes the wear and tear? I agree, however, that she will be great someday. But foul shooting should surface as an early ability. I think it is more nerves. She is not yet comfortable in the spotlight? Hard to believe given her HS accolades.
Agreed. The fact that she's completely missed the rim a couple of times sounds like the Heebie jeebies. The fact that she collects 11 free throws in such a short time is the overriding factor and also ensures she'll get plenty of game time practice shooting free throws
Wonder who is the "Big" coach this year, CD? Predict big time career for ONO but don't understand why she typically boxes out and plays defense solely with her arms. Understand she is relatively thin, but most centers use their legs and core to move the opposition. Refs don't see it and usually more effective.
Agree. If she would gain confidence with one good move under the basket, could likely score an extra 4-8 points a game (more if that foul shot would go in).
Technical terms blow my mind. However, I believe you are right she does exhibit all the symptoms of "Heebie-Jeebies"
As long as ONO keeps collecting more fouls than she commits is a big asset. She (ONO) is moving a lot on offense and defense--too much I would think, that's tiring. I'd like to see her do the Stokes defense and guard the basket on defense, less movement, less tiring. She seems to wander too far afield--maybe it's Geno's defensive plan????