Thoughts on the game

[DaddyChoc]

gee whiz talk about raining on the parade... anything good to say, ANYTHING?

 

[UConnCat]

gee whiz talk about raining on the parade... anything good to say, ANYTHING?

If one wants to see examples of making perfection the enemy of the good, read this board after a win.

 

[Icebear]

It's more like perfection as the enemy of the exceptional.

 

[DaddyChoc]

If one wants to see examples of making perfection the enemy of the good, read this board after a win.

damn... never anything positive

 

[MilfordHusky]

One thing that must be noted is that after the freshman learning curve of last year Kaleena has simply returned to her high school shooting % on 3s. She is simply a fantastic 3 pt shooter. Her proper name, "Hawkeye!"

Kaleena shot .384 from the arc last season, pretty good and second to Tiffany's .407. This year, she has hovered around .500, which is sensational. She jumped ahead of Maggie Lucas and may be leading the nation. I'm not sure that .500 is sustainable for a full season, but I think she can realistically shoot .450. For the reasons noted in the thread, plus an improved follow-through, she is shooting very, very well. When I look at AA candidacy, I examine shooting efficiency. I don't like volume shooters who jack up tons of shots. Tiff was very efficient last year, over .400 from the arc and .500 overall. Kaleena has taken it to a new level. For a player who is not primarily an inside shooter and 6'2" or taller, Kaleena is the best shooter in the country--and she has 2-1/2 seasons to go. Dee's career 3-point record is toast.

 

[doggydaddy]

Should it be a matter of concern or:
The nature of the current personnel, who is thriving at the moment and the nature of injuries that:

The starting upper class guards Faris, Doty, Hartley scored a total of 14 points on 6/16 shooting (2 threes).
Seems not like a typical Geno offense w/o major guard scoring (or am I wrong about that?)
Faris got her boards, there were nine assists, no blocks and steals.
A quiet night for the backcourt.

Wouldn't Muffit, Kim and Tara be thinking, if we stop KML and Big Mama, we win.

Muffit (just stop Diggins and Mcbride)
Kim (just stop Griner and Sims and we win)
Tara (just stop Chiney and...uhhhh)

On top of that, UConn has more answers with Stewart and Hartley (don't underestime her come tourney time).

 

[RadyLady]

One thing that must be noted is that after the freshman learning curve of last year Kaleena has simply returned to her high school shooting % on 3s. She is simply a fantastic 3 pt shooter. Her proper name, "Hawkeye!"

and this same thought comes to mind frequently when I watch our 3 current freshmen. How much better will they be next year, given Kaleena's current performance?

 

[UcMiami]

Kaleena shot .384 from the arc last season, pretty good and second to Tiffany's .407. This year, she has hovered around .500, which is sensational. She jumped ahead of Maggie Lucas and may be leading the nation. I'm not sure that .500 is sustainable for a full season, but I think she can realistically shoot .450. For the reasons noted in the thread, plus an improved follow-through, she is shooting very, very well. When I look at AA candidacy, I examine shooting efficiency. I don't like volume shooters who jack up tons of shots. Tiff was very efficient last year, over .400 from the arc and .500 overall. Kaleena has taken it to a new level. For a player who is not primarily an inside shooter and 6'2" or taller, Kaleena is the best shooter in the country--and she has 2-1/2 seasons to go. Dee's career 3-point record is toast.

KML is having a phenomenal year and her efficiency is stunning. What I find equally stunning is Kelly is currently at .528/.431 - %/3pt %. Prior to a couple of off nights from 3 her percentage was at .450 and that is where you are expecting KML to end up. And for all the problems people find with BS she is at .532/341 which of course trails badly behind Stef at .612/400

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Should it be a matter of concern or:
The nature of the current personnel, who is thriving at the moment and the nature of injuries that:

The starting upper class guards Faris, Doty, Hartley scored a total of 14 points on 6/16 shooting (2 threes).
Seems not like a typical Geno offense w/o major guard scoring (or am I wrong about that?)
Faris got her boards, there were nine assists, no blocks and steals.
A quiet night for the backcourt.

Wouldn't Muffit, Kim and Tara be thinking, if we stop KML and Big Mama, we win.

Does BStew count for you? She could easily put up 10-15 or more, anytime.

 

[msf22b]

Not as a Guard.
But with all the talk of her not quite fitting in yet, her season totals are outstanding

 

[ChicagoGG]

Michael, while most around here have been looking at positives from last night, you seem to be worrying as usual. Which is your perogative. However, you are sounding like the kid who's glass is not only half empty, it has a crack in it. Let some sunshine in, please!

 

[schmendrick]

What I like best about KML is she's a sophomore.

A sophomore and one with a quiet hunger to get even better than she is. Breathtaking.

 

[MilfordHusky]

A sophomore and one with a quiet hunger to get even better than she is. Breathtaking.

It was clear since last year that Kaleena wants to be great. She does not have Maya's physical gifts, so she hustles like Kelly, her workout partner. When a supremely talented player is also an exceptionally hard worker, she becomes truly great. The last two players to wear 23 have been just that.

I read this, but did not verify it:

Kaleena does indeed lead the nation in 3-point percentage.

Stefanie leads the nation in overall FG percentage.

 

[HuskyNan]

I read this, but did not verify it:

Kaleena does indeed lead the nation in 3-point percentage.

Stefanie leads the nation in overall FG percentage.

Try this link from NCAA.com

UConn statistics

When the screen pops up then click on

• Division I
• 2012-13
• Thru games 1/27/13
• Connecticut

Sorry for the contortions... Please note stats are from Jan. 27, should be updated in a day or so.

 

[Kibitzer]

Before the start of the season I expressed my view that Kaleena is the best shooter in wcbb. A few guys, armed with stats, publicly disagreed.

Nobody seems to want to argue any more.

 

[doggydaddy]

Before the start of the season I expressed my view that Kaleena is the best shooter in wcbb. A few guys, armed with stats, publicly disagreed.

Nobody seems to want to argue any more.

I was with you from the start, Kib.

I remember arguing about who was a better shooter, KLewis or Spani. No contest now.

 

[Icebear]

Before the start of the season I expressed my view that Kaleena is the best shooter in wcbb. A few guys, armed with stats, publicly disagreed.

Nobody seems to want to argue any more.

Not me, Kib, I was with you all the way. Although on just 3s Machinegun Maggie is pretty tough, too. But she does not have KML's overall game.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Try this link from NCAA.com

UConn statistics

When the screen pops up then click on

• Division I
• 2012-13
• Thru games 1/27/13
• Connecticut

Sorry for the contortions... Please note stats are from Jan. 27, should be updated in a day or so.

Thanks, Nan. I was partly being lazy, but part of the reason is that I'm using my phone mostly. As a result, I get bumped to a mobile site and also have trouble finding things with the small screen. I'll look again when I have iPad or laptop access.

 

[CCinCT]

I love when she's interviewed... words flow out of her mouth very well, great responses to the questions

Loved her response to Kerith's question about Stef's lead in in FG %. Went something like "well when you're shooting layups"

 

[HiDribble]

Please no more instructions for Heather. Time for that has long passed.

 

[rocky rococo]

Michael, while most around here have been looking at positives from last night, you seem to be worrying as usual. Which is your perogative. However, you are sounding like the kid who's glass is not only half empty, it has a crack in it. Let some sunshine in, please!

The essential value of a glass is its natural state of emptiness.

 

[ChicagoGG]

The essential value of a glass is its natural state of emptiness.

BA-ZING!!!

 

[pap49cba]

Before the start of the season I expressed my view that Kaleena is the best shooter in wcbb. A few guys, armed with stats, publicly disagreed.

Nobody seems to want to argue any more.

Beware people armed with stats....

 

[ThisJustIn]

BA-ZING!!!

Only if it had a nice single malt in it, first....