Time to force feed Jana

[PvP]

Having watched UCLA dominate SC, without having to rely very heavily on Betts, I believe Geno needs to force feed minutes for Jana as it doesn't seem, to me, that Ice can't be expected to give up 4 inches to a player like Betts as skilled as she is on both ends of the court.

Jana not only has more height. It seems to me, that with enough game action, the rust of 18 months will dissipate and her natural aggressiveness will result in both more points, rebounds and blocks.

With games with UCLA and USC forthcoming, I think the time has come for Jana's minutes to increase substantially.

 

[Huskee11]

I may be wrong but I don't think they have been on the floor at the same time. If they have, only briefly. That surprises me somewhat, seems like it would be worth seeing what it looks like. Especially the high low game.

We have seen times when Sarah is out there with four guards and that lineup has been pretty effective.

Ultimately, Geno will put the team out there that he thinks gives them the best chance. We know he thinks highly of Jana, he has been effusive in his praise. I suspect her minutes will increase as the season progresses, but she will need to play stronger inside than she did against FDU for that to happen.

 

[Bone Dog]

UCLA isn’t on the schedule.

 

[bayern7]

I mean I’d love to see more of her as well. But Old Dog is right we aren’t playing UCLA in the regular season, and we really aren’t playing that many teams (reg. season) that are going to be bigger/more talented than us in the paint. At least not by a noticeable margin. I’m actually more concerned with our perimeter defense especially against the likes of ND. I think our main weakness (especially without Aubrey) is lateral quickness and on ball defense out on the perimeter. KK and Aubrey are capable but one is out injured and the other hasn’t gotten as much playing time because of the lack of offensive progression in her game and the increased depth.

 

[Zonepress]

Having watched UCLA dominate SC, without having to rely very heavily on Betts, I believe Geno needs to force feed minutes for Jana as it doesn't seem, to me, that Ice can't be expected to give up 4 inches to a player like Betts as skilled as she is on both ends of the court.

Jana not only has more height. It seems to me, that with enough game action, the rust of 18 months will dissipate and her natural aggressiveness will result in both more points, rebounds and blocks.

With games with UCLA and USC forthcoming, I think the time has come for Jana's minutes to increase substantially.

 

[Cuango]

I too hope Jana gets more minutes. Hopefully, she can slow down a little and get some of those chippies to fall. At the same time, hopefully she can avoid silly fouls and start making some free throws. I’m confident she will be a star for us, the only question is, how long before it happens?

 

[AzzisBraids]

Judging SC vs UCLA on a UConn grid just doesn't work but I don't think you're that off base. Jana isn't the solution though, she cannot be relied on and if FDU is any indication, Ice should get most of her minutes.

 

[donalddoowop]

Judging SC vs UCLA on a UConn grid just doesn't work but I don't think you're that off base. Jana isn't the solution though, she cannot be relied on and if FDU is any indication, Ice should get most of her minutes.

Thus, the reason for the force feed. Then she will be the solution. One bad game????

 

[HopJim]

Jana will get her fair share of time and opportunity to rebuild her confidence with all the League games. Today, as Geno has done for 40 years, you get what you earn.

 

[PvP]

UCLA isn’t on the schedule.

I should have been clearer. I fully expect to have to play UCLA to get where we want this year.

 

[oldude]

It’s a process. So long as everyone stays healthy, Geno and his coaching staff will roll out the very best version of this team come March and the Big Dance. That includes the development of Jana as a force in the post.

 

[BBallF]

It’s a process. So long as everyone stays healthy, Geno and his coaching staff will roll out the very best version of this team come March and the Big Dance. That includes the development of Jana as a force in the post.

Yup. It just seems that the team, however composed, has a metamorphosis in February/March every year and becomes a different and better version of themselves for the NCAA.