Top 3 Things You Want To See Saturday At Creighton. Game is At 5:30 pm on Fox.

[BBallF]

Like Geno said, when you have a fourth scorer it changes everything. KC was in control against Nova, shooting the 3 with confidence, not forcing the drives but taking them when they were there, and passing, not dribbling the ball up court in transition, something that KK can still do much better. It looks like it's a new ball game for us, but Creighton away is always a test. It will be sold out and loud and we can't start slow. Here are my top 3 things:

1) Paige to start immediately on offense by being "selfish" with the ball the entire first quarter, just like Wednesday night against Nova.

2) Azzi to get at least 12 shots.

3) Jana and Ice to stay in the flow and both to "catch and release" the ball by taking baby jumpers when they get it below by rebound or by pass. Like Geno said there is no rule in Basketball that you have to try to make 7 moves before you shoot.

That was fun to watch against Nova. Creighton should be grittier, slower and tighter but if we play like the last two games, well.........

What do you want to see?

 

[Zarathustra]

1. A "three-peat": 1. Seton Hall 36 - 96, 2. Villanova 57 - 100
and 3. Creighton ... fill in the blank ____________________!
2. Paige, Azzi, and Sarah have "Paige-like", Azzi -like", and "Sarah-like"
games.... AGAIN!
3. Dominant rebounding, speedy transitions, and frenetic defense,
Everyone has FUN... "Happiness is a WARM HUSKIE!" Peanuts/ Charlie Brown!

 

[Rowdy831]

So far the Big East has done nothing to prepare UConn for the tournament. I am really hoping that Creighton can give UConn a 40 minute game and challenge the players enough that they need to play a serious game to win.

1. Azzi needs at least 12 shots
2. Morgan to look to score at least a little bit
3. Ice to continue to grow her game back to last years tournament level

 

[Ozimoto]

Keep building on the momentum from the last two games.
I'd like to see the smiles and joy that was evident continue
Increased efficiency of the "second unit."

 

[Bone Dog]

Since Creighton is a scrappy ball-hawking team like no other, all my wishes concern Jana.

1. Lots of rebounds
2. Lots of low post scoring
3. At least one steal that leads to a solo fast break.

 

[jcoton56]

1) Continue to dictate the pace of play.
2) Have Aubrey continue to channel Clyde Drexler on the front of the break.
3) Have the rest of the front court continue contributing - no backsliding
4) Someday soon see Caroline at the scorer’s table shedding the warmups

 

[BobbyJ]

1) Replace El Alfy’s 4 inch vertical leap with Griffin to take the opening jump ball.

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. Morgan shoot the damn ball!!
2. Ash with 10 shots
3. Everyone eats again

 

[BBallF]

1. Morgan shoot the damn ball!!
2. Ash with 10 shots
3. Everyone eats again

Even though Morgan's points are not needed now, I agree she needs to shoot. If she gets to be a 6-8 point scorer per game it's "Katie bar the door!". If you develop a habit of not shooting you won't so have the courage to miss.

 

[bantamlaker]

Since Creighton is a scrappy ball-hawking team like no other, all my wishes concern Jana.

1. Lots of rebounds
2. Lots of low post scoring
3. At least one steal that leads to a solo fast break.

I like your focus on Jana. We have a good idea what most of the others are capable of but as many have pointed out Jana has only played 20 college games and we really don’t know yet what she is capable of. Since January 1 there have been 7 games. Jana played 20 minutes in one and between 15-18 in the others. It’s not like Geno is giving Ice all the playing time as she has had fewer minutes than Jana in all but one of the games (and she missed one game).

I wish Geno would give Jana more playing time in these Big East games. Let her play through her mistakes, emotions, fouls,etc. Otherwise, don’t expect a different much improved player to show up when she has to compete against Betts and other quality bigs we may meet up with.

 

[huskeynut]

1. Continue to give the starting 5 more minutes to develop the chemistry. It's getting good.
2. Feed Jana in the post
3. Start to pare down the rotation

 

[Cornell Lt]

1, I'd like to see Creighton compete at a high level
2. The three amigos (Paige,Sarah,Azzi) combine for 50+ pts
3. 35 bench points

 

[cgshuskie]

Feed Jana in the post
Feed Jana in the post
Feed Jana in the post
Let Allie post up as the spot shooter, make a habit of it

 

[Steelerone]

So far the Big East has done nothing to prepare UConn for the tournament. I am really hoping that Creighton can give UConn a 40 minute game and challenge the players enough that they need to play a serious game to win.

1. Azzi needs at least 12 shots
2. Morgan to look to score at least a little bit
3. Ice to continue to grow her game back to last years tournament level

Rowdy, you are right on target. The one thing I fear is that our lack of competition is going to come back to haunt us come tournament time. When Uconn was in the Big East a few years ago it seemed that a few teams were capable of giving them a battle even when they lost. Now is seems that the teams we are playing against not only lack the talent they need but, after being down ten points, they appear to lose their intensity. We need competition on a regular basis, not every fourth week. I know I'm going to get roasted for this but before anyone tries at least have a modicum of responsibility.

 

[Conndog]

1) Aubrey scores more and hits a jump shot
2) Azzi is more aggressive and scores 20
3) guards deliver quick passes to Jana when she gets good position and is open- and she scores 10 points

 

[GoUconn7961]

1. Azzi to get the ball more
2. A lineup test w/Jana and Ice on the floor together (I'm trying to shake up my 3 things)
3. Another beat down to keep building their confidence

 

[hookshot]

I like your focus on Jana. We have a good idea what most of the others are capable of but as many have pointed out Jana has only played 20 college games and we really don’t know yet what she is capable of. Since January 1 there have been 7 games. Jana played 20 minutes in one and between 15-18 in the others. It’s not like Geno is giving Ice all the playing time as she has had fewer minutes than Jana in all but one of the games (and she missed one game).

I wish Geno would give Jana more playing time in these Big East games. Let her play through her mistakes, emotions, fouls,etc. Otherwise, don’t expect a different much improved player to show up when she has to compete against Betts and other quality bigs we may meet up with.

Whose playing time would you reduce to give Jana more ? Isn't 18 minutes enough to demonstrate that your skill is improving ? Agree that they should work harder to feed her in post, so she can demonstrate her improvement

 

[yhun89]

Better D on the perimeter.

Jana to have somewhat of a breakout/post presence makes herself known.

Run off ball Chen and on ball Paige to get Chen more involved on offensive scoring.

 

[Tonyc]

Poise
Fast ball movement
Execution

 

[Stagnant]

I don’t think Creighton can beat us. And playing at home in a bigger arena will rattle Creighton. They have played much better against UConn in Connecticut than they have in Nebraska.

1. Creighton does shoot 3’s well though. And that is a UConn weakness. Let’s guard them well out there.
2. Creighton struggles with size. I saw that against both ucla and Kansas state. So, ice and Jana. I want good games out of them.
3. Jensen and Maly are their best players. UConn likes to take best players away. I think Jensen is the easier player to take away. Both ucla and Kansas state were able to do so. So, why not us? Maly is a lefty and is unorthodox; harder to take her away imo.

 

[Centerstream]

Better D on the perimeter.

Jana to have somewhat of a breakout/post presence makes herself known.

Run off ball Chen and on ball Paige to get Chen more involved on offensive scoring.

Define "Better". The last three games the opponents 3 point fg % were:
Nova 29.2% 7-24
SH 15.4% 4-26
SJU. 20.8% 5-24

Please note that almost half of Nova's shots were from behind the arc.

 

[yhun89]

Define "Better". The last three games the opponents 3 point fg % were:
Nova 29.2% 7-24
SH 15.4% 4-26
SJU. 20.8% 5-24

Please note that almost half of Nova's shots were from behind the arc.

1. Some of those teams are subpar from beyond the arc even when they’re wide open.

2. There’s always room for improvement. There were times in other games UCONN got lost trying to guard up there. Every game, some aspect of the game can improve even just a little bit.

 

[Huskee11]

6-8 minutes for Aubrey in the first half, 14+ overall

20+ points from Azzi

Deny Jensen the ball, fight over the screens, jump switch, and double-team her, and hold her to 10 or fewer shots and 12 or fewer points

 

[Striper69]

The ticket scalpers are real bad in Omaha. I couldn't get a good ticket.

1. No-one gets hurt.
2. No-one gets hurt.
3. No-one gets hurt.

 

[Basingstoke]

Obviously, an emphatic win with no injuries...
And
1) a continuation of big Big Three performances
2) good follow-up games by Kaitlyn, Ice and Jana
3) the imposition of some stifling 3-point defense