The case for uconn womens bball, for the men's only fan. (It's not what you think).

[mauconnfan]

Will Geno let Paige be the next Clark though? I don’t think so. Geno is all about the team and we probably have way too much talent around Paige for her to be the sole focus like Clark was. Paige simply isn’t going to put up the numbers Clark put up, or huck 30 foot threes on the fast break.

Agree! He never let anyone including Diana, Maya, Stewie or anyone be that person. No issues with the Iowa coach allowing that it made them successful mostly.

 

[Dogdeacon]

And it’s not even close!!

At UConn I’d go with Khalid.
In NBA, I’d say Ray Allen.
Combo; Kemba.

On women’s side Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Taurasi are all very charismatic.

 

[superjohn]

At UConn I’d go with Khalid.
In NBA, I’d say Ray Allen.
Combo; Kemba.

On women’s side Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Taurasi are all very charismatic.

Khalid, Kemba, and Taurasi are as charismatic as it gets.

 

[Zonepress]

No im not I’m viewing through a basketball fan’s eyes. Paige is better overall and if she continues to stay healthy will be better in the WNBA. Clark had a great college career I get that. But Muhl and the girl from South Carolina held their own defending her in the FF and she will see better coming up.

To each their own just my opinion that Diana T is correct!

Of course but I was referring to your skepticism
Regarding the growth of women’s basketball

 

[Kolumbo]

UConn has had so many great players win national championships and go on to play in the WNBA. It just seems off that Clark became such a draw and her team didn't even win it all. Clark is what finally drew fans to the sport?

 

[superjohn]

UConn has had so many great players win national championships and go on to play in the WNBA. It just seems off that Clark became such a draw and her team didn't even win it all. Clark is what finally drew fans to the sport?

People were drawn to her, not really drawn to women's basketball in general.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

If you don’t accept the c Clark impact you’re pushing up against the facts
She had brought a whole new audience to the
Women’s game. Women /young people
Her game a Mohegan is sold out
The women’s semis and final has more viewers
Than the men’s game
People are drawn to stars
Playing 4 years in college allows the “brand”
To develop
The men’s game does not develop stars due to the one and done and that most of the elite players
Are international players
Love Paige but it’s a big stretch to say she is a better player than c clark

The “girl from Oregon” Sabrina Ionescu
Is all wnba second team Olympic team member
I think she a better than pretty good

Perhaps you’re reviewing all this through a set of men’s basketball glasses

I don’t think it’s big stretch at all, and Paige proved that her freshman year. Hope I’m wrong because I really like the kid, but I have my doubts on Clark’s success in the WNBA. She does not have a good traditional 15 to 18 foot jump shot like Paige Bueckers does that arcs over a defender trying to block it. Clark’s shooting, especially from long range and though extremely accurate, is a cross between a set shot and a jump shot. Her shot kind of reminds me of Bob Cousy. She doesn’t jump very high when she lets it go, and in the WNBA that might be a learning experience for her. I don’t know if others watching her play these past four years have noticed but CC’s intermediate range shooting from the top of the key or even a couple feet closer is not as good as her long bombs, and there’s not much arc to it either which can then be blocked.

 

[John]

UConn has had so many great players win national championships and go on to play in the WNBA. It just seems off that Clark became such a draw and her team didn't even win it all. Clark is what finally drew fans to the sport?

The national network media is doing a huge fluff job on her.

 

[Spaceman213J]

At UConn I’d go with Khalid.
In NBA, I’d say Ray Allen.
Combo; Kemba.

On women’s side Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Taurasi are all very charismatic.

I'd throw in Emeka as well. He may not have been over-the-top, jumping up on tables and such, but he imposed his will on games like few others could. The guy never came off as anything other than intelligent, passionate and kind. He was an alpha dog that didn't need to bark to let others know his place and he always looked out for his pack.

 

[temery]

Saying the "basketball capitol" label isn't just because of the men is spots on. The women's team was the first to win a national title, won four in a row, undefeated seasons, broke numerous records, and have won twice as many titles as the men.