The Huskies are back on campus (merged)

[HuskyNan]

They probably are the capitol of Womens' College Basketball Teams, and that's all

The phrase was coined after the UConn man and women both won championships in the same year for the second time. The two teams have 16 national championships between them so, yes, UConn is the basketball capital of the world

 

[Dezoworld]

NBA boston
Wnba Minnesota
NCAA men LA.
NCAA women Storrs.

WNBA has to include Houston comets and Seattle who also has 4 CHIPS but the fashion of the way Houston did it and the first to do it. 4-0 in the finals

 

[cometjo]

The phrase was coined after the UConn man and women both won championships in the same year for the second time. The two teams have 16 national championships between them so, yes, UConn is the basketball capital of the world

The Boston Celtics have 17 NBA titles. The Lakers also have 17 titles, but 12 were in LA and 5 in Minneapolis (maybe those should get added to the Lynx's titles?). Of course if you add Wooden's UCLA teams to the Lakers then LA wins it with 23.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Head height is one thing, but note how much higher her shoulders are compared to the others.

slug25- - - I wouldn't doubt Jana is still growing as she's just 17 or 18!

 

[Carnac]

slug25- - - I wouldn't doubt Jana is still growing as she's just 17 or 18!

Exactly!!! She might squeeze out another 1/2" to an inch.

 

[MSGRET]

The Boston Celtics have 17 NBA titles. The Lakers also have 17 titles, but 12 were in LA and 5 in Minneapolis (maybe those should get added to the Lynx's titles?). Of course if you add Wooden's UCLA teams to the Lakers then LA wins it with 23.

John Wooden only has 10 NCAA titles so it would be only 22. I was only talking about NCAA titles, Pro ball is something completely different from the NCAA. At one time you only had something like 8 pro basketball teams now you have 30. While on the NCAA side you have 361 teams eligible for the title.

 

[FormerCTrez]

What lovely smiles! I’m praying that they find success in their time at the Basketball Capital of the World. It will be hard work, lots of sweat, and maybe some tears. But they’ll succeed if they’re determined to learn from the best coaches, while practicing and training with some of the best athletes in their sport. Go UConn! Go Huskies!

 

[Forego]

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OMG! The positioning of these signs proves what I suspected for years. UConn really is in the middle of nowhere.

 

[Bama fan]

They probably are the capitol of Womens' College Basketball Teams, and that's all

They are not the "capitol" of anything, as the word capitol refers to a building or set of buildings. Not sure if one could legitimately call UConn or Storrs the "capital' of WBB, but it would be close. English is a confusing language. Perhaps Storrs is the capital; and Gampel the capitol.

 

[Bone Dog]

They are not the "capitol" of anything, as the word capitol refers to a building or set of buildings. Not sure if one could legitimately call UConn or Storrs the "capital' of WBB, but it would be close. English is a confusing language. Perhaps Storrs is the capital; and Gampel the capitol.

Ooh ooh ooh! I got this one.

Capitol derives from the Capitolium, a temple to Jupiter which sat on the eponymous Capitoline Hill in Ancient Rome. Legend has it (probably falsely) that a human head (caput) was found when they were digging the foundations for the temple. Hence the name of the hill and all things associated with the center of the Roman state. As for capital with an A, it's only used as an adjective and is prolly derived from the noun form with the O. I'm particularly fond of using capital (with an A) to mean first rate, excellent, top shelf, etc.

Thus, Storrs is definitely the capitol of the basketball world because they play really capital basketball there.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Ooh ooh ooh! I got this one.

Capitol derives from the Capitolium, a temple to Jupiter which sat on the eponymous Capitoline Hill in Ancient Rome. Legend has it (probably falsely) that a human head (caput) was found when they were digging the foundations for the temple. Hence the name of the hill and all things associated with the center of the Roman state. As for capital with an A, it's only used as an adjective and is prolly derived from the noun form with the O. I'm particularly fond of using capital (with an A) to mean first rate, excellent, top shelf, etc.

Thus, Storrs is definitely the capitol of the basketball world because they play really capital basketball there.

An example:

Is UConn on the move again? Pay attention, folks

How about buying land near near their exit on I-84 if any is available. Build a stadium there instead of on campus. This would omit widening all of the roads to four lanes. Yes it is still off campus but a lot closer. Spend the renovation money for The Rent to build a multi stadium around the...

the-boneyard.com

 

[HuskyNan]

They are not the "capitol" of anything, as the word capitol refers to a building or set of buildings. Not sure if one could legitimately call UConn or Storrs the "capital' of WBB, but it would be close. English is a confusing language. Perhaps Storrs is the capital; and Gampel the capitol.

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here. Anyone that speaks a second language as well as @From France and @Kaizen should be exempt from spelling/grammar lecturers.

 

[CL82]

They probably are the capitol of Womens' College Basketball Teams, and that's all

UConn has won five NCAA men's Division I college basketball championships under three different coaches:

• 2023 (defeated San Diego State 76-59)
• 2014 (defeated Kentucky, 60-54)
• 2011 (defeated Butler, 53-41)
• 2004 (defeated Georgia Tech, 82-73)
• 1999 (defeated Duke, 77-74)

 

[CL82]

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here.

Really? Where is he or she from?

 

[Bone Dog]

I thought I was defending @From France by showing how little we actually know about our own language.

 

[Gus Mahler]

An example:

Is UConn on the move again? Pay attention, folks

How about buying land near near their exit on I-84 if any is available. Build a stadium there instead of on campus. This would omit widening all of the roads to four lanes. Yes it is still off campus but a lot closer. Spend the renovation money for The Rent to build a multi stadium around the...

the-boneyard.com

@Carnac: Did you click on the link?

 

[Carnac]

@Carnac: Did you click on the link?

Yes. I posted a comment on it (#13) soon after it was posted.

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UConn athletics runs a $40+ million deficit every year. I don't think that's sustainable. If someone wants to write the check to cover that every year, then we can probably stay in this conference in perpetuity.

I'll share a thought here that I believe is the "cornerstone" of BIG business, and has been for decades..............if it makes dollars, it makes sense."

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[Kaizen]

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here. Anyone that speaks a second language as well as @From France and @Kaizen should be exempt from spelling/grammar lecturers.

Thank you Nan ....

 

[Bills Fan]

I really hope at least one (or more) of these freshmen "hit" early in their freshman year. I want all of them to get over the "awe" of finally being in the presence of their new teammates that they've been watching on TV, a member of the UConn Women's Basketball Team, and realize that they are here, they belong here, and they can play at this elite level. The sooner THAT happens, the sooner they will be able to help us with meaningful minutes.

Good post. I wonder if your lack of confidence point was the problem for Patterson last year. I hope she comes on strong this year since she has all the necessary tools.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Yes. I posted a comment on it (#13) soon after it was posted.

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I'll share a thought here that I believe is the "cornerstone" of BIG business, and has been for decades..............if it makes dollars, it makes sense."

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This is what I was trying to show as an example of using "capital" (from @Bone Dog):

(Here's a pro tip... Don't be one of the lemmings that bail in the 3rd quarter to avoid traffic only to get stuck in the early exit traffic. Hang around listen to the band, maybe have someone to eat or a beverage. You will be less stressed and have virtually no traffic to deal with.)

Capital idea, Hannibal.

 

[Bama fan]

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here. Anyone that speaks a second language as well as @From France and @Kaizen should be exempt from spelling/grammar lecturers.

Agreed, and thus the inclusion of the admonishment that English is a confusing language. I believe many native speakers could conflate the two words. The point is that Uconn may well qualify as both.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

In my high school kids that had to be at college early for sports finished up school work and finals early and left when they needed to, it wasn't an issue. Sounds like that what KK had to do and her graduation is next weekend so she is flying back for that and then flying back to CT.

As it seems pretty much everywhere as the year winds down teachers can push the curriculum and try to finish the academic year, BUT in every grade the kids pretty much do almost nothing. Teachers motivated to educate have pretty much zero power in their classrooms. The data on education in America is pretty devestating. SO our freshman aren't missing anything by being in camp.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

This is what I was trying to show as an example of using "capital" (from @Bone Dog):


Capital idea, Hannibal.

Coming in at the end of this is bizzare, but I'm looking forward to catching up.

 

[Crossover]

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here. Anyone that speaks a second language as well as @From France and @Kaizen should be exempt from spelling/grammar lecturers.

Not to mention that slack should be cut for anyone who speaks basketball as well as they do.

 

[Zanzman]

Really? Where is he or she from?

New Jersey

 

[Carnac]

Good post. I wonder if your lack of confidence point was the problem for Patterson last year. I hope she comes on strong this year since she has all the necessary tools.

I’ll be shocked if we don’t see a marked improvement in Ayanna’s game this coming season.

 

[Carnac]

I thought I was defending @From France by showing how little we actually know about our own language.

Everyone that posts here was not an English major.

 

[Carnac]

If the critics are done with the grammar lesson, please note that From France is not from around here. Anyone that speaks a second language as well as @From France and @Kaizen should be exempt from spelling/grammar lecturers.

Add Olympia mi to this list.

 

[Forego]

Not to mention that slack should be cut for anyone who speaks basketball as well as they do.

That is a good principal to follow.

 

[EricSD]

Anyway getting back to the Huskies on campus...

Very excited for the 4 newbies to start taking it all in. Altho Jana has an advantage as she's been on campus for months already and was practicing with the team last season.

There are players who have incredible jumps in improvement from 1 year to the next, and others, who disappointingly, either stagnate, or mystifyingly, seem to go backwards.

I don't think we can expect HUGE improvements from Azzi, Paige, or Aaliyah (obviously hopefully they worked on specific things), and I'm not sure if the "improvement" ship has sailed for Amari, but I'm HOPING for serious jumps forward for Amari, Ayanna, Ines, and Caroline (ie. keeping healthy and finally being able to play at 100% capacity for CD).

Nika, Aubrey, and Azzi - I'd like to see improvements on individual things they were weak in from last season (Nika - better lateral ball handling - ie. able to break a press, Aubrey more consistency - she's too good to disappear for entire games, and Azzi - find the confidence to play like a NPOY. Her lack of confidence continues to be a mystery to me.).

For Paige and Aaliyah - big ask for Paige, but I'm hopeful not only is she as skilled as she was as a freshman, but that her stronger body is more durable. For Aaliyah - just get a little stronger, faster, and expand her shot for real to the 3 point line.

For the noobs - it seems like Ice and Jana should have an advantage as they've both been on campus and already practicing for a while. The team is so deep and i think the trip to Europe this summer will help the chemistry to be off the charts. I think the personalities of Jana and KK may end up being more Paige than Azzi, and like many have said, I think Geno has his hands full, in a fun way.

I'm more excited than usual for this coming season. I'm one of the UCONN fans who thinks that on paper, this team is the best in the nation, and it's not terribly close between us and #2. Very excited and hopeful to see how this season goes.