Top 3 Things You Want To See At Xavier On Sunday- Game is at 2:30 pm on FS!.

[BBallF]

So we had a high flying win against Utah with many of the Top 3 Things by posters coming to fruition, the most important of which in my mind was a great game from Blanca with some improvement in her floor game. With a win and no injurues always a given, here are my top 3 other things as we begin Big East play away:

1) Serah to keep on going to her left to develop a stronger and more controlled move and shot from that side.

2) More Blanca instantly impacting the game and cutting down the turnovers and fouls as a matter of habit.

3) The emergence of two more consistent 3 point shooters.

There are many more as you know. What are yours?

 

[DEpup]

1. Improvement when it comes to post entry passes, spacing, and intentional quick movement putting the shot up by our bigs
2. Consistent guard shooting in addition to Azzi
3. Ash not trying to do too much and just being her outstanding self.

 

[Jonathan14]

1. I’d love to see KK push the tempo, attack early, and stay aggressive. When she plays with that steady confidence on both ends, the whole team settles in around her.
2. I’m hoping Serah gets some good touches inside and can establish herself early—strong finishes, smart movement, and the kind of scoring presence that opens things up for everyone else.
3. Is it too much to ask that Azzi continue drilling threes like she’s checking items off a grocery list, and Sarah do everything short of driving the team bus? Because if they keep playing as they have been, we’re all good.

 

[Charliebball]

Many of these conference games are simply practices with paying fans........I'd love to see the starters jump out to a huge early lead so that the bench players can get extended playing time to work on their games........just no injuries please!

 

[Bone Dog]

I’m back to thinking in ‘canary in the coal mine’ mode. Accordingly, my top three are meant as indicators of things going well in general.

1. Kelis
2. Kelis
3. Kelis

If she gets double figure minutes, it means things are going really well.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

STAY HEALTHY
1. Use all healthy bodies!
2. Tough defense for 40 minutes!
3. Ashlynn & Allie come out of their shooting funk!

 

[Tonyc]

Poise
Energy
Confidence

 

[Rowdy831]

1. Get high level point play after KK comes out of the game.
2. Improved positioning in the post so after the move she isn't too far under to make the basket
3. Someone not named Azzi to hit a few threes

All this said they are playing exceptional defense and are fun to watch.

 

[Ozimoto]

Continue to build chemistry and consistency.
Play under control
Continue to be pests defensively

 

[Conndog]

Whoever is at point, penetrate inside zone & use pull-up jumper to score
Allie to mix it up inside more & nail her 3-pointers
Better shooting by K9 and have her stop getting beat up each game

 

[WiseWillie]

So we had a high flying win against Utah with many of the Top 3 Things by posters coming to fruition, the most important of which in my mind was a great game from Blanca with some improvement in her floor game. With a win and no injurues always a given, here are my top 3 other things as we begin Big East play away:

1) Serah to keep on going to her left to develop a stronger and more controlled move and shot from that side.

2) More Blanca instantly impacting the game and cutting down the turnovers and fouls as a matter of habit.

3) The emergence of two more consistent 3 point shooters.

There are many more as you know. What are yours?

Better positioning, blocking out and especially rebounding by Serah, Blanca and Jana. They need to step up and WANT to rebound NOT WAIT for Sarah to be our only key rebounder every game.

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. Up by 40 at the half
2. Sarah and Azzi sitting
3. Bench minutes are plentiful

 

[The CDR-Ret]

1) Serah hits her first 5 shots (or 4 of 5, but gets the Offensive rebounds to "kick start" her year) to gain a renewed comfort zone.
2) Jana rebounds aggressively and shows her proficiency with the "baby hook" shot as an added positive.
3) Azzi & Sarah light it up for 22 minutes, Blanca for 28 mins, and then enjoy the show for most of the 2nd half as the rest of the team does what they do best at optimal speed (32 assists on 42 made shots; 46% from 3; 55.5% FG made).

 

[BBallF]

Better positioning, blocking out and especially rebounding by Serah, Blanca and Jana. They need to step up and WANT to rebound NOT WAIT for Sarah to be our only key rebounder every game.

Agreed. We want one of them to become a greedy, dominating rebounder and efficient rim protector.

 

[Monte]

1. Continue with defensive steals
2. K9 shooting better
3. More playing time for the bench

 

[Scud49]

1. Caroline with double digits for points
2. Blanca with a double-double. I'm hoping for more releif for Sara on the boards as the season progresses.
3. Serah making more of those bunny shots under the hoop.

 

[Zarathustra]

1. Everyone EATS... Offensively and Defensively
2. More clarification of the extended rotation
3. minutes from ICE and Ayanna, .... maybe Kelis and Gandy?

 

[Blakeon18]

Many productive minutes for Caroline.
Blanca continues to improve ball control....and continues to shoot well....gets more minutes.
Serah makes lay-ups...both open and contested.

 

[MSGRET]

1. NO missed bunnies!
2. NO injuries!
3. EVERYONE plays and EVERYONE eats!

 

[ERWUC65]

1. 3pt shooting
2. Better offense against the zone
3. Improvement from Serah and Jana

 

[JellyBean]

1). Domination on both ends of the court.
2). Everyone eating
3). No injuries

 

[RockyMTblue2]

1. Xavier to score at least 20 points in the first half.
2. Ash drop 4 3s
3. Kayleigh put up 11 or more

 

[Pharos]

50% of missed 3s rebounded.

Caroline
Starters play less than 20 minutes

 

[Zinethar]

As usual UConn winning and wishing for no injuries for either team is always assumed. For wishes:
1. The score allows UConn to work on the things Geno wants perfected.
2. Everyone eats and get their needed playing time to hone their skills.
3. Serah finally plays relaxed and has her UConn breakout game so her confidence begins to shine.

 

[DennieEddy]

Cleaning up on the too many missed layups.