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Aubrey is a Junior which is an Upperclassmen.
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I think she's done a very good job with the players she has.......to all of a sudden want her ridden out on a rail is crazy talk............exactly who do they think they're getting to replace her that could do a better job with that roster? I know there have been complaints about her recruiting but next year they are getting a really good player I've known of for many years named Justine Pissott from Red Bank Catholic in NJ....... she's got a game very much like Caroline Ducharme ......
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Love ..."They were done."
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and after Evina said it was not personal playing TN and that it is not about getting back at them, Aaliyah than joked it's nice to rub it in a little. These kids are flying high.
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I can see CD talking to Azzi about proper uniform wear during interviews. "Azzi your answers were great as well as your smile, BUT you do not have an unzipped warm-up jacket during podium interviews with the press! Is that understood?"
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Very disappointed with Azzi today.
She was 0-1 from the free throw line!! She missed a free throw!!!
Add to that, did I see two of 7 3's she made actually brush the rim? What's wrong with you Azzi?? Not "all net?" !!!!!!
Get back in the gym tonight and give me 1,000 jumpers!!!!
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She has such a terrific understanding of what she is doing, doesn't she? And she has excellent floor vision and understanding when to put the ball on the floor. And as we have noted a while back she is also "strong." That banker she hit while getting fouled is a testament to that. Thrilled with her play. Thrilled!!!!! And Azzi making a clear mythical statement; -- "there will be no more zones or trapping zones from you anymore when I'm on the floor!!"
The game is so much more exciting when they score - rather than "grind basketball." This team has been "damaged" all year. Thrilled to see bits and pieces "showing off;" as Edwards and Evina seemed to do today. Dorka hurt; - then Edwards steps up. CD out and CWill off; then Evina and to a certain degree Nika step up (ofc Azzi.). We now have some answers. Would love to see rematches with all teams that beat us (though need a healthy team/Paige vs SC) including Arizona.
Is it just me, or did Evina look "quicker?" Love how she is willing to shoot when open more than what I thought in the past.
She was 0-1 from the free throw line!! She missed a free throw!!!
Add to that, did I see two of 7 3's she made actually brush the rim? What's wrong with you Azzi?? Not "all net?" !!!!!!
Get back in the gym tonight and give me 1,000 jumpers!!!!
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She has such a terrific understanding of what she is doing, doesn't she? And she has excellent floor vision and understanding when to put the ball on the floor. And as we have noted a while back she is also "strong." That banker she hit while getting fouled is a testament to that. Thrilled with her play. Thrilled!!!!! And Azzi making a clear mythical statement; -- "there will be no more zones or trapping zones from you anymore when I'm on the floor!!"
The game is so much more exciting when they score - rather than "grind basketball." This team has been "damaged" all year. Thrilled to see bits and pieces "showing off;" as Edwards and Evina seemed to do today. Dorka hurt; - then Edwards steps up. CD out and CWill off; then Evina and to a certain degree Nika step up (ofc Azzi.). We now have some answers. Would love to see rematches with all teams that beat us (though need a healthy team/Paige vs SC) including Arizona.
Is it just me, or did Evina look "quicker?" Love how she is willing to shoot when open more than what I thought in the past.
....and Nika!
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No idea if the series is still on after this season. Hopefully not. This was probably the high water mark for Tenn. Kellie can't recruit. They will be worse next year, and UConn will be better.
Sigh...and the season started off so promising.
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It looked like she said, "She's on fire" but either way the statements are true.
My thoughts:
1. I’ll get to Azzi
2. Finally! Is Tennessee overrated? Yes. Did we come out and play like UCONN? Yes. We’re injured, “going through hell,” and the season has been a monumental struggle. For one game, this game, the puzzle pieces fit together. Is there room for much improvement? Hell, yeah. Is the future bright? Ummmmmm, yup.
3. For all of her January struggles, E bossed that game in the first half. That’s what’s a senior captain does. She was fantastic.
4. Hey, Alliyah! Better late than never, my friend. She was very good in every facet.
5. Jordan Horston is a good basketball player who will be a fantastic pro. Her game is tailor made for the W. If she can start hitting 3’s, watch out.
6. Azzi. I won’t lie, I was worried and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
GO UCONN
1. I’ll get to Azzi
2. Finally! Is Tennessee overrated? Yes. Did we come out and play like UCONN? Yes. We’re injured, “going through hell,” and the season has been a monumental struggle. For one game, this game, the puzzle pieces fit together. Is there room for much improvement? Hell, yeah. Is the future bright? Ummmmmm, yup.
3. For all of her January struggles, E bossed that game in the first half. That’s what’s a senior captain does. She was fantastic.
4. Hey, Alliyah! Better late than never, my friend. She was very good in every facet.
5. Jordan Horston is a good basketball player who will be a fantastic pro. Her game is tailor made for the W. If she can start hitting 3’s, watch out.
6. Azzi. I won’t lie, I was worried and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
GO UCONN
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#7 was a pass from Nika after she dribbled into the lane and passed back out. Was celebrating the basket before it went in. Great fun reaction from the bench.
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This was a really good team win.
UCONN: Good games all around and UConn decided they were not going to lose this game today. Nika and Christyn in the 3rd. Olivia blocking shots. Evina's sneaky probed drives. Even Amari on the bench kept the energy up. Can't wait to see her bring that on the court. Each player made it a point to contribute.
TENN: Jordan Horston was great. Rae Burrell was the focus of this defense and her struggles were a result of that.
Azzi shined in this game and it didn't feel forced. She made all those shots look very easy including the and-one. The more comfortable she gets the scarier. She was a playmaker, a rebounder, a good help side defender, and the knock down shooter and top option.
Her and Paige really are a next level of all around basketball players who do everything really well and have a primary mastery skills. Azzi's is her shooting and Paige is the passer of all passers. Caroline is included as well. Good win on a Sunday, good vibes before the work week
UCONN: Good games all around and UConn decided they were not going to lose this game today. Nika and Christyn in the 3rd. Olivia blocking shots. Evina's sneaky probed drives. Even Amari on the bench kept the energy up. Can't wait to see her bring that on the court. Each player made it a point to contribute.
TENN: Jordan Horston was great. Rae Burrell was the focus of this defense and her struggles were a result of that.
Azzi shined in this game and it didn't feel forced. She made all those shots look very easy including the and-one. The more comfortable she gets the scarier. She was a playmaker, a rebounder, a good help side defender, and the knock down shooter and top option.
Her and Paige really are a next level of all around basketball players who do everything really well and have a primary mastery skills. Azzi's is her shooting and Paige is the passer of all passers. Caroline is included as well. Good win on a Sunday, good vibes before the work week
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it was signed as a home and home so a game in Knoxville next year. After that who knows.
Would an apt analogy for Harper at Tenn be Jen Rizzotti at UConn after Geno? A gritty, tough point guard leader. What's missing with them as coaches? Obviously competent as heck, their records speak for themselves, and Harper at a higher level.
I think big-time college coaches have to have charisma. (coming out of their ears) DT would have it. Bird, maybe. Coach K was a protege of Bobby Knight. Will be interesting.
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Like many have already stated, WHAT A GAME!! So happy for Azzi! Seeing that smile, her knocking down shots, playing some decent defense, and just sheer joy in her body language, and the presser, was special. Same with Aaliyah. She has been super active these past 2-3 games. Loved the way she has been posting up and being extra aggressive. Her length playing the passing lanes is a huge plus.
Caroline Ducharme- not her best shooting game but she was a pest on defense.
Nika- The Heart of a Husky. Reminds me so much of Mel Thomas. She continues to be that spark. Love her motor!!
Evina- Another Heart of a Husky member. So mature and classy. She played well out there. Looking comfortable in any role, especially with the way the season has gone. Glad that she is on our squad.
Liv-I was very impressed with her. She hung in there with Tamari Key and held her to only 8 points. A hard 8 points. Nothing easy. Well done, Liv
Dorka and Piath- Glad to see them get in the game. Dorka gave us some huge rebounds and her ability to draw the defense allowed players, especially Azzi, to get better looks at the rim. Piath, getting valuable minutes out there on the floor. She is just a joy to watch. Love this young lady. Same with Amari. Love their body language on the bench.
Offensive: We are starting to click. This Tennessee game was the game I really wanted to see how well the team played. Tennessee, on paper, gave the team a challenge. But on the floor, as we saw today, it is a different story. This team is starting to look like the team we envisioned back in the summer. With so many options on the scoring end. Everyone is getting healthy at the right time. Options.
Defensive: I really like our defense. Some of the so called experts say that we are slow on the helpside. Whatever. Our defense looked great today and getting better each game.
Great win, UConn!!
Caroline Ducharme- not her best shooting game but she was a pest on defense.
Nika- The Heart of a Husky. Reminds me so much of Mel Thomas. She continues to be that spark. Love her motor!!
Evina- Another Heart of a Husky member. So mature and classy. She played well out there. Looking comfortable in any role, especially with the way the season has gone. Glad that she is on our squad.
Liv-I was very impressed with her. She hung in there with Tamari Key and held her to only 8 points. A hard 8 points. Nothing easy. Well done, Liv
Dorka and Piath- Glad to see them get in the game. Dorka gave us some huge rebounds and her ability to draw the defense allowed players, especially Azzi, to get better looks at the rim. Piath, getting valuable minutes out there on the floor. She is just a joy to watch. Love this young lady. Same with Amari. Love their body language on the bench.
Offensive: We are starting to click. This Tennessee game was the game I really wanted to see how well the team played. Tennessee, on paper, gave the team a challenge. But on the floor, as we saw today, it is a different story. This team is starting to look like the team we envisioned back in the summer. With so many options on the scoring end. Everyone is getting healthy at the right time. Options.
Defensive: I really like our defense. Some of the so called experts say that we are slow on the helpside. Whatever. Our defense looked great today and getting better each game.
Great win, UConn!!
By Caroline (who didn't play) i assume you mean Christyn?
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I think that is part of it, but as others have pointed out, add to that the chemistry issues that seem to have developed between Burrell and Horston. Both want to be the alpha-vole, and it seems like it's not working out well. Then add in losing a strong post sub off the bench...
In the old days, Pat would have just ripped them a new one. Sadly for Tenn, Harper seems more like a cheerleader-type.
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First, I want to acknowledge that I haven’t read every post in this thread and I apologize if my observation has been previously noted. I was at the game today, close to the action (thank you daughters). The impact of Azzi on offense goes beyond the direct contribution of her going 7/9 from 3 (although that is pretty damn significant). The simple threat of her shooting makes a real impact.
Much like Steph Curry, Steph creates a gravitational like pull on the defense. Teams play her tighter when she is away from the basket, creating space for other players. When driving they switch on here quickly, allowing Azzi on multiple occasions today to make a bounce pass to a cutting teammate. And on one off ball screen today, both defenders followed her through the lane, leaving a teammate for a wide open 3.
I think this effect will only increase as teams increasingly focus on Azzi. And multiples again when Paige comes back. With defenses unable to leave either of them room to shoot, there should be lots of space for others to spot up or cut through the lane.
Much like Steph Curry, Steph creates a gravitational like pull on the defense. Teams play her tighter when she is away from the basket, creating space for other players. When driving they switch on here quickly, allowing Azzi on multiple occasions today to make a bounce pass to a cutting teammate. And on one off ball screen today, both defenders followed her through the lane, leaving a teammate for a wide open 3.
I think this effect will only increase as teams increasingly focus on Azzi. And multiples again when Paige comes back. With defenses unable to leave either of them room to shoot, there should be lots of space for others to spot up or cut through the lane.
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Because you’re a reasonable, rational LV fan I feel I should say something encouraging but - Tennessee. I will say I feel for you.
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The and-1 was a miss… I was shocked.
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I generally never bring posts over from other boards, but this was great and not offensive at all to anyone. A LV fan talking about Azzi said "She was so wide open on her 3's that she had time to braid her hair".
Thought that was clever and funny.
Thought that was clever and funny.
Great win today, of course it’s always great to beat Tennessee. I went over just for curiosity and read some of the posts on VolNation. Some of the posts were brutal, but some people here can be equally unkind to our team. I can’t help but think we may be in their shoes when Geno retires. Really tough act to follow a legend, as it has been for Holly and Kellie to follow Pat Summit. Some are already calling for Kellie’s head. For now, I’m so happy for the team, especially Aaliyah, Azzi, Muhl and Evina. They are definitely playing better as a team. Don’t know how we will do come tournament time, but any losses won’t be be due to lack of trying.
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Work week, what's that? Know your audience.
Yeah, that was me. And I only said that because one of the posters here has something about her braids as their handle. Stuck with me...I generally never bring posts over from other boards, but this was great and not offensive at all to anyone. A LV fan talking about Azzi said "She was so wide open on her 3's that she had time to braid her hair".
Thought that was clever and funny.
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