Top 3 Things You Want To See Against Villanova on Thursday- Game is at Gampel at 7:00 pm on FS1

[BBallF]

There were a lot of positives against Creighton on Sunday with some negatives also but it is a process. Here are my top 3 things against the second place team in the Big East:

1) Even more Blanca and more Kayleigh offensively.

2) Jana.

3) Reduce the turnovers to 10. 21 against Creighton was way too many.

One game at a time. Let's keep on improving. Do you have any things you want to see?

 

[GetReal2day]

I agree with BBallF, more Blanca and more KayleigH
We need Jana, I thought she was close to outshining Serah
We need a sharper game, less TO's & feed the studs (Sarah & Azzi)

 

[Topdawg]

1. Take more risks with the shooting - open person shoots. Lower risks with the passing - no need to pass into crowds or in anticipation of heroic finishes.
2. Keep up the defensive intensity for as long as needed to build insurmountable lead. Continue to experiment with different presses.
3. Draw more fouls and continue to improve on free throw percentage.

 

[Bone Dog]

1. Carol
2. Carol
3. Carol

This is where it all begins and ends for me. She is the bellwether, the talisman, the spiritual guide.

 

[Cornell Lt]

1. Can they please cut down on the turnovers (less than 15)
2. 6 players in double digit scoring
3. Jana back on the court playing 10+ minutes

 

[Tonyc]

Poise energy confidence

 

[Zarathustra]

1. "ANY" RESULT THAT PREPARES THE HUSKIES FOR
THE EVIL EMPIRE!
2. CHEMISTRY AND FLUIDITY!
3. A JOYFUL CONFIDENCE BUILDING GAME
FOR THE ENTIRE ROSTER ! go HUSKIES!

 

[BBallF]

1. Take more risks with the shooting - open person shoots. Lower risks with the passing - no need to pass into crowds or in anticipation of heroic finishes.
2. Keep up the defensive intensity for as long as needed to build insurmountable lead. Continue to experiment with different presses.
3. Draw more fouls and continue to improve on free throw percentage.

These are all spot on. If we don't take open shots now against the BE, what will we do in the FF?

 

[BBallF]

1. Carol
2. Carol
3. Carol

This is where it all begins and ends for me. She is the bellwether, the talisman, the spiritual guide.

Wow. She looked really good against Creighton to be sure.

 

[DEpup]

1. Fewer fouls
2. Fewer TOs
3. Jana and Caroline in double figures and minutes

 

[Next 12]

What I have been saying for ever,,,,,,,,,, ( 1 ) score 90 points to win. ( 2 ) DEFENSE!!!! Hold to 50 points or less. ( 3 ) Play Caroline more minutes to get ready for the NCAA N/C. She deserves all the minutes she can get to help the team win NO 13!!!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!!

 

[EricSD]

1. Absolutely more shots for Sarah and Azzi. BOTH need to start scoring 20+ PPG on a regular basis
2. More time for the core 9 - especially Allie, Jana, and Kayleigh. And take shots when open.
3. Stop with the high degree of difficulty passes and cut down on the TO's. And stop with the over-passing.
4. Build a HUGE lead and THEN start experimenting with different rotations, etc.

 

[Monte]

1. Only 2 players at point guard: KK or K9
2. Caroline: more time + more points
3. Less telegraphing of passes

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

STAY HEALTHY!
1. Start off with that full pressure defense and get some early turnovers!
2. Have Azzi and Sarah dominate in the first 3 quarters before Geno sits them in the 4th quarter!
3a. Jana returns ready to dominate!
3b. Caroline hits a couple 3's!

 

[freshler40]

1. Give Geno full rein to coach team
2. Aim to have under 12 turnovers
3. Score over 85 points
Bonus: Our bench to out play their bench in the 4th quarter

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. Ash with back to back double figures
2. Jana returns
3. They come out of the gate and they’re off

 

[Sun Dog]

1. Jana, active and smiling
2. Fewer turnovers, like maybe 10 total
3. Less than 18 fouls
And, of course, no injuries

 

[Ozimoto]

Fewer turnovers.
Fewer fouls (although some of the foul calls in the Creighton game were headscratchers)
More post production from front court players not named Sarah. That will be needed later in the season.

 

[WiseWillie]

1. Continued great man to man defense and suffocating press
2. Consistency in half court offense that is methodical and takes high percentage shots
3. Keeping a strong competitive mindset with no slack off no matter the score or level of competition

 

[Trappist]

1. "ANY" RESULT THAT PREPARES THE HUSKIES FOR
THE EVIL EMPIRE!
2. CHEMISTRY AND FLUIDITY!
3. A JOYFUL CONFIDENCE BUILDING GAME
FOR THE ENTIRE ROSTER ! go HUSKIES!

If the Huskies can shut down Villanova's Jasmine Bascoe then that would bode well for how they handle Hannah Hidalgo...

 

[BBallF]

If the Huskies can shut down Villanova's Jasmine Bascoe then that would bode well for how they handle Hannah Hidalgo...

Agree. Who should cover her?

 

[Rowdy831]

I think Geno is trying to keep the games somewhat close in the Big East so their scores aren't a negative for the rest of the league when it comes to tournament time.

1. Jana will be a key when they play the big teams. She needs court time now.
2. Keep playing with tempo (even though it causes more TOs)
3. More Blanca early. She should start by tournament time too.

 

[Inthepaint]

More minutes for Caroline
Take care of the ball
Jana returns and builds confidence

 

[BBallF]

I think Geno is trying to keep the games somewhat close in the Big East so their scores aren't a negative for the rest of the league when it comes to tournament time.

1. Jana will be a key when they play the big teams. She needs court time now.
2. Keep playing with tempo (even though it causes more TOs)
3. More Blanca early. She should start by tournament time too.

I don't think she will start this year absent injuries. She is too big a weapon off the bench and she still has foul tendencies.