Top 3 Things You Want To See Against Oregon State. Game is Monday, November 25th at 7:30 p.m.

[BBallF]

After a great night and #1217 at Gampel, it's back to work against Oregon State in the Bahamas. The FDU game was notable for several non-historic reasons to me including Azzi's return and a "now you know why I was the #1 recruit if you hadn't figured it out yet " statement from Sarah with 4 successive perfect stroke 3 bombs and her usual full stat sheet. Her defense is a completely unexpected bonus as well which complements an almost too easy all around game. So here are my top 3 things:

1) Azzi to have a very good shooting game. "It's coming".

2) The team defense to get tighter and even better, which we will need next against Ole Miss.

3) Jana to make a couple or three layups and get going upward in her development again.

You have any?

 

[Zarathustra]

1. MY summary statement: "EVERYBODY EATS"!
2. Jana to have a solid game against the "Beaver Bigs":
6'5" Kelsey Rees, a senior from South Australia
and 6'7" Heidi Sela, a senior from North Bend, Washington
3. A quick start so that Azzi and everyone in the full rotation get plenty of
court time.
3A.... A WIN!

 

[DeepThreat]

1. Continued growth of synergy between Sarah and Ice (as well as Sarah and Jana). I'd like these to really control the key and especially the baseline against zone defenses.

2. More scoring and aggressiveness from Chen going to the hoop. Beating her defender off the dribble. If not scoring them kicking it back out to open perimeter players rather than dribbling it back out.

3. Similar to #2, i'd look to see Ashlyn step up in the mid-range, she is more than capable in this area (similar to how Paige plays it). She has a beautiful pull up jump shot, let's get it going.

All three of these thoughts are designed to put pressure on the opposition's interior defense, hopefully opening up the perimeter for our excellent shooters.

 

[Next 12]

I am assuming that this game will be UCONN's biggest test to date, I want ( ! ) the defense to limit O.S. to 50 points. ( 2 ) Every player get their MOJO going and score. ( 3 ) Start fast and finish strong. As in SARAH!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[Cornell Lt]

I am assuming that this game will be UCONN's biggest test to date, I want ( ! ) the defense to limit O.S. to 50 points. ( 2 ) Every player get their MOJO going and score. ( 3 ) Start fast and finish strong. As in SARAH!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

I don't think it will be much of test. Oregon State is really bad. They are 1-3 and lost by 35 to Minnesota

 

[Cornell Lt]

1. 6 UConn players in double digit scoring
2. Hang a 100+ on the Beavers
3. Sarah with a triple double

 

[Next 12]

I don't think it will be much of test. Oregon State is really bad. They are 1-3 and lost by 35 to Minnesota

Thank you. I was swayed by Zarathrustra's post about a 6'5" and a 6'7" player. I'll have to do better research.

 

[DEpup]

1. Sarah's triples to keep coming
2. Azzi's shooting to keep progressing and rust coming off
3. Jana to just shake the last game off

 

[nwhoopfan]

I don't think it will be much of test. Oregon State is really bad. They are 1-3 and lost by 35 to Minnesota

This is unfortunately true. If they didn't lose 7 players to the transfer portal from last year this might be a really good game. As is, the mercy rule might need to be used.

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. As others have stated “Jana makes a layup”
2. Ash gets and or takes more than 5 shots a game
3. Ice remains consistent

 

[Steelerone]

No unforced turnovers. Continued improvement from Ice and Sarah, and to see Jana start to lay some groundwork for all those enthusiastic projections from some of the Boneyards'.

 

[Bone Dog]

Scott Rueck loses 7 to the portal last season and he still has 3 bigs including one at 6'7" -- where does he find them? It's like he's a magician. But, yes, Minnesota scorched them, a team featuring 4 of Paige's HS teammates or friends. I'd rather see us play Minnesota again.

Given their bigs and a speedy athletic wing in Ferreira, my 3 things are:

1. Jana rises to the new challenge against their bigs
2. Azzi finds the range
3. Sarah notches her first triple double

 

[Stagnant]

1. Let's blow them out quick. The focus needs to be Ole Miss next week. They are an extremely dangerous opponent.
2. Jana has a better game.
3. Azzi, slight increase in minutes. Hit a 3 or two.

 

[Blond D.]

#1. I want to see the bigs get more comfortable under the basket when surrounded....mostly hang onto the ball and get their balance and footwork right.

#2. I want to see our shooters (Paige, Shade, Allie, and Azzi) to have a good night...right around 50%.

#3. Run and gun!!! play super D and get that running game going. (and PLEASE make the layups)

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

1. For Jana to just relax and let the game come to her
2. Azzi plays at least 5 minutes more than FDU and scores10+ points
3. Start to play UConn's usual smothering style defense

 

[uconnfan68]

This is unfortunately true. If they didn't lose 7 players to the transfer portal from last year this might be a really good game. As is, the mercy rule might need to be used.

We should feel bad for them. They got hosed by realignment too.

 

[kidfrom360]

1. Ayanna getting some minutes
2. Azzi getting more into her groove
3. A win with everyone at the end of the game healthy

 

[Ozimoto]

Continuing half court execution and lock down defense
Better shooting percentage. I'll cut them a break and ask for 45/35/80 for now.
Continuing outstanding team assist to turnover ratio

 

[Tonyc]

Poise
Energy
Confidence

 

[Zarathustra]

Thank you. I was swayed by Zarathrustra's post about a 6'5" and a 6'7" player. I'll have to do better research.

Dear NEXT 12: Sorry about the 6'5" and 6' 7" BEAVERS comment leading you astray! I knew the Oregon State
team was not strong as a team (they should be killed by Illinois tonight, Friday). However, this could
be a good test for JANA as I noted in my thread note #2. The more practice JANA gets against
"senior" players, the better she will be when it counts...March and April! My apologies!!!

 

[cgshuskie]

Obviously I hope the development continues: (1) Jana grows more comfortable and just competes, (2) Morgan and Alli get more minutes, they are or will be a great back up, (2) Ayana gets back on the court to solidify our front court

 

[Blakeon18]

Well...I'd LIKE to see the game on TV but won't be able to do that.

So...a question: I'll be following the chat thread...but posters
rarely tell the score. Is there a rule against that?

Say a player makes a trey. What happens is that 2 or 3 posts
mention the basket...within 20 or 30 seconds. Unless they post the score
a reader doesn't know if we have made just one trey and they are talking
about the same basket...or if we have made 2.

If not on every post I would love it if fans frequently would write the score of the game so
readers would know it.

Are there Boneyard policies on not doing this?

 

[BBallF]

I am assuming that this game will be UCONN's biggest test to date, I want ( ! ) the defense to limit O.S. to 50 points. ( 2 ) Every player get their MOJO going and score. ( 3 ) Start fast and finish strong. As in SARAH!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

The test will be the next one against Ole Miss. They were tied with South Carolina with 12 or so seconds to go, had the ball, and gave the game away.

 

[NycUcWbbFan]

Three Things (1st of 4 games before Notre Dame):

• Show flashes of really beautiful UConn offense with Paige, Azzi and Sarah on the court at the same time;
• Improve in making open shots (less nerves) in more reps of the half-court offense;
• Make a pronounced statement on defense, with several opponent scoring droughts.

Already priced-in:

• With enough seasoning, this team is primed to dominate most of its competition.

 

[huskiemaniac]

Well...I'd LIKE to see the game on TV but won't be able to do that.

So...a question: I'll be following the chat thread...but posters
rarely tell the score. Is there a rule against that?

Say a player makes a trey. What happens is that 2 or 3 posts
mention the basket...within 20 or 30 seconds. Unless they post the score
a reader doesn't know if we have made just one trey and they are talking
about the same basket...or if we have made 2.

If not on every post I would love it if fans frequently would write the score of the game so
readers would know it.

Are there Boneyard policies on not doing this?

I thought it was on Flo sports. Is this incorrect?