The improvement of Inês Bettencourt

[HuskyNan]

I’ve been really impressed with how well Ines is improving from game to game. I like her demeanor - she’s very poised, even when being pressed, and never seems to be out of control. Years ago, Geno said, “Be quick, don’t be fast”, meaning move quickly but under control and with purpose. To me, Ines is showing quickness. Her offense is rounding into shape nicely.

I think Ines is a diamond in the rough who’s shining a little sooner than expected due to the injuries. Great pickup by Geno & Co.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[LoboDays]

It’s great to see this. Could be a big plus if she can be rotated in when the tourneys begin to give Nika a break.

 

[Cornell Lt]

She's certainly taken advantage of her playing time.

 

[JordyG]

Ines' biggest improvement to date, and this was clearly her best game, is her poise. When you have poise and you're certain of your assignments and you understand the strengths and weaknesses of those around you that's when the game slows down. The kind of incremental improvements Ines is making is far superior to some players that make great leaps then fall back toward their personal mean. It's good to see.

 

[huskeynut]

Ines is a pleasant surprise. More so, her improvement since the Princeton game is noteworthy.

She didn't get rattled in the Princeton game. She doesn't get rattled now. Her game is legit. She can make the assist, definitely a very good foul shooter and that one from the corner tonight was a thing of beauty.

She is not going to be just a bench warmer. She can play. She will be a regular part of the rotation, not only the year, but for the next three.

 

[Jim R]

I’ve been really impressed with how well Ines is improving from game to game. I like her demeanor - she’s very poised, even when being pressed, and never seems to be out of control. Years ago, Geno said, “Be quick, don’t be fast”, meaning move quickly but under control and with purpose. To me, Ines is showing quickness. Her offense is rounding into shape nicely.

I think Ines is a diamond in the rough who’s shining a little sooner than expected due to the injuries. Great pickup by Geno & Co.

HMMM...“Be quick, don’t be fast”...wasn't that Wooden? Nonetheless, its important!

 

[Jim R]

HMMM...“Be quick, don’t be fast”...wasn't that Wooden? Nonetheless, its important!

And, by he way, one of the "side" benefits of having CD running things is, the bench gets more playing time, and that's only going to help as the season plays out.

 

[HuskyNan]

HMMM...“Be quick, don’t be fast”...wasn't that Wooden? Nonetheless, its important!

Geno does like to quote Wooden

 

[LarryLegend]

I’ve been really impressed with how well Ines is improving from game to game. I like her demeanor - she’s very poised, even when being pressed, and never seems to be out of control. Years ago, Geno said, “Be quick, don’t be fast”, meaning move quickly but under control and with purpose. To me, Ines is showing quickness. Her offense is rounding into shape nicely.

I think Ines is a diamond in the rough who’s shining a little sooner than expected due to the injuries. Great pickup by Geno & Co.

quick feet, sturdily built but speedy, good on the defensive switches. And appears to be a great teammate.

 

[CL82]

And, by he way, one of the "side" benefits of having CD running things is, the bench gets more playing time, and that's only going to help as the season plays out.

I wonder how much of that is just borne of necessity? I’m not ambitious enough to do a minute distribution of work she looking at the number of available players and the distribution. but I would certainly read it if someone else did.

 

[Jim R]

I wonder how much of that is just borne of necessity? I’m not ambitious enough to do a minute distribution of work she looking at the number of available players and the distribution. but I would certainly read it if someone else did.

Would agree, but, Geno doesn't seem quite as ready to use the bench, despite the urging of many on the boneyard. Unfortunately, its tough to improve without court time. One of the keys to success for any athlete - or team of players - is playing time - the game doesn't "slow down" for a player without repetition. And, as HuskyNan points out, Ines' improvement has been impressive! For the most part, I'd credit that to, not only more time working with the team, but, more "game time".

 

[jabstep]

I first noticed her ability to learn our defensive switching on screens in her previous game. Now she has been observing how even the bigs cheat on the passing lanes. Dorka is starting to do it as well and then driving full court for a layup. Ines has perfect form on her 3 pointers. Until Azzi get back and with Caroline out we need another shooter. I think she can do the job. She is gaining confidence of her teamates as well.

 

[ucbart]

HMMM...“Be quick, don’t be fast”...wasn't that Wooden? Nonetheless, its important!

I think Wooden was "be quick, but don't hurry."

 

[JellyBean]

Yes!! I am just happy that Ines is getting some floor time. Every minute Ines gets, it helps improve her confidence and it saves the wear and tear on Nika. Plus, makes the overall team stronger with that depth.

 

[HuskyNan]

I wonder how much of that is just borne of necessity? I’m not ambitious enough to do a minute distribution of work she looking at the number of available players and the distribution. but I would certainly read it if someone else did.

 

[HuskyNan]

Would agree, but, Geno doesn't seem quite as ready to use the bench, despite the urging of many on the boneyard. Unfortunately, it’s tough to improve without court time. One of the keys to success for any athlete - or team of players - is playing time - the game doesn't "slow down" for a player without repetition. And, as HuskyNan points out, Ines' improvement has been impressive! For the most part, I'd credit that too, not only more time working with the team, but, more "game time".

Would Caroline have shined so early without the additional playing time last year?

 

[HuskyNan]

I first noticed her ability to learn our defensive switching on screens in her previous game. Now she has been observing how even the bigs cheat on the passing lanes. Dorka is starting to do it as well and then driving full court for a layup. Ines has perfect form on her 3 pointers. Until Azzi get back and with Caroline out we need another shooter. I think she can do the job. She is gaining confidence of her teamates as well.

Ines clearly had good coaching before UConn because her fundamentals are so strong. I think she naturally has a high basketball IQ, though. She was watching the shot clock at the end of the first half and knew she had time for just a catch-and-shoot. I’ve seen upperclassmen fumble around with time expiring but Ines stay calm and took the shot, with just a second to prepare herself mentally. As I said, I’m impressed

 

[BBallF]

Definite offensive improvement. She needs to work on her defense though. She lost her man several times out there last night.

 

[HuskyNan]

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[CL82]

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Thanks Nan. What I was envisioning was a game by game analysis of the distribution of minutes based upon available players. There’s only 200 minutes to go around, so with everyone, healthy, it becomes more difficult to give depth pieces “experience”.

 

[Lawrence]

I’ve been really impressed with how well Ines is improving from game to game. I like her demeanor - she’s very poised, even when being pressed, and never seems to be out of control. Years ago, Geno said, “Be quick, don’t be fast”, meaning move quickly but under control and with purpose. To me, Ines is showing quickness. Her offense is rounding into shape nicely.

I think Ines is a diamond in the rough who’s shining a little sooner than expected due to the injuries. Great pickup by Geno & Co.

She's a keeper for sure.

 

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HuskyNan, you are fabulous! How do you come up with these great videos and most of your postings. You really know what you are doing. Your Fan.

 

[Charliebball]

Ines is a pleasant surprise. More so, her improvement since the Princeton game is noteworthy.

She didn't get rattled in the Princeton game. She doesn't get rattled now. Her game is legit. She can make the assist, definitely a very good foul shooter and that one from the corner tonight was a thing of beauty.

She is not going to be just a bench warmer. She can play. She will be a regular part of the rotation, not only the year, but for the next three.

Based on who's coming next year I'm not so sure about what her role will be going forward.........my hope is that KK Arnold is going to be a high-impact cross between Crystal and Moriah.........time will tell.......