Top 3 Things You Want To See Against USC Monday Night. Game is at 9 pm on ESPN.

[EricSD]

Why don’t they set screens for Azzi to get her going? Can they only screen for one person at a time? Paige takes advantage of those excellent screens in part due to the Azzi threat in the corner, pulling a defender away with her and giving Paige more room to operate. But that can lead to quiet patches for Azzi when she seems to disappear on offense. If Azzi is getting screens up top, does that mean Paige gets marooned in the corner? They say don’t fix what isn’t broken, and Paige just scored 40 points, but she is so good at getting her shot off anywhere, whereas Azzi isn’t as creative a scorer. It might be worth it to screen for Azzi and let her score at will- her pull-up jumper is usually deadly (except lately her first couple are a little strong and clang off the back of the rim), and then Paige can sniper away from anywhere on the court. Azzi is going to explode again like in the SC game- it’s coming!

Mainly because Azzi is so inconsistent. 4-13 overall and 1-5 from 3? for every game she scores 20+, she has an off night shooting wise like she did against Oklahoma. Azzi can be a tremendous shooter with great form, and by the way, she was wide open for her shots, but she misses way too many.

Also I don't think Azzi has the alpha dog mentality that Paige does. She's a great player, but not an alpha dog IMHO...

 

[Cuango]

Paige with 20+ & 16 assists.
Azzi with 20+.
Sarah with double double + 5, 4, & 3.

 

[Bone Dog]

1. I hope that Ash is good to go. That was a huge hit she took to the floor.

That's a terrifying thought for a few reasons. Mainly, I want Ash to be healthy now and longterm.

But also, she is a key piece to this team. Geno can't afford not to have her available.

 

[Majic Hands]

1 staff come up with a great strategy
2 our team enthusiastically executing the plan
3 primary players/starters resting in the 4th quarter.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Azzi and/or Strong knocking down shots out of the gate. They are gonna put 2 1/2 defenders on Paige, so everyone else should be a lot more open.