The Huskies Earn a Passing Grade

[Carnac]

Who are these players you Speak of?

You mean Bill Bradley and Walt "Clyde" Fraizer? They played for the NY Knicks in the late 60's and early 70's.

BOTH are in the NBA HOF. Bradley was elected in 1983, Frazier in 1987.

 

[cbraarj]

LMAO, I just wanted to see some responses from you oldtimers!

 

[oldude]

You mean Bill Bradley and Walt "Clyde" Fraizer? They played for the NY Knicks in the late 60's and early 70's.

Along with Dave Dubussire, Dick Barnet, Willis Reed & Phil Jackson. That Knicks team also happens to be Geno’s all-time favorite.

 

[Carnac]

LMAO, I just wanted to see some responses from you oldtimers!

Hey, no problem. Some of us "old dudes" can go back like a recliner. Keep breathing, one of these days you'll be an old timer too.

 

[cbraarj]

Hey, no problem. Keep breathing, one of these days you'll be an old timer too.

Yes I know, LOL! Feel it some days already,lol!

 

[cbraarj]

I used to practice behind the back passes because of Bob Cousy. I would run the length of the court starting 7 ft from the wall and would catch it with same hand I passed with. Left and right handed.

 

[Carnac]

Kia does a fantastic job of anticipating defensive rebounds and turnovers. She releases a split second before UConn secures the ball and then outruns everyone else down the court, often for an easy layup.

After the Louisville game, I believe Asia Durr said something to the effect that, “Right after you take a shot it seems like Kia Nurse is already at half court heading the other way.”

That's because Kia has become adept at seeing into the future. She knows that once the ball goes up, there's a real good chance it's going to be coming back the other way PDQ!!!

 

[donalddoowop]

Bill Bradley made great touch and redirection passes as a collegian. Didn’t seem to try as often with the Knicks.

I saw Bradley play in the Missouri High School State Championship game his senior year here in St. Louis. Never thought he would be as good as he turned out.

 

[MD#12Fan]

Yes I am. You graduated HS in 1971 (you mentioned this in one of your posts). I graduated in 1967. I also got to meet Bill Russell at a Johnny Mathis concert in Las Vegas. I was standing in line (waiting to get in) directly behind him. I acknowledged him, said hello, but did not bug him. He was very cordial.

Nice! Good health to you! Keep talking basketball history. The youngsters can always google it!

 

[Gus Mahler]

Hey, no problem. Some of us "old dudes" can go back like a recliner. Keep breathing, one of these days you'll be an old timer too.

Good one.