Top 3 Things You Want To See Tuesday, November 4th, at 5:30 pm Against Louisville. Game is on ESPN.

[BBallF]

After two exhibition games and a lot of analysis and prognostication, we are finally ready for the season. Here are my top 3 things for the opener:

1) Azzi to show that she ain't no second team anything.

2) A true inside post game with several put backs.

3) Run baby run.

You had all summer to think about this. What are yours?

 

[EricSD]

1. Lots of full court press
2. Nail down the core 8, 9, or 10
3. More post production and less reliance on the 3-ball. It won't fall every game (unless you are Azzi, Sarah, Ash, or Allie LOL)
4. A nice convincing win

 

[Basingstoke]

Aside from the standard no injuries and a win:
1) a tighter full-court press and the starters playing like 5 all-americans
2) Blanca being as aggressive but better with turnovers
3) Kayleigh playing like a good starting pg and Allie playing like Azzi's heir apparent

 

[LuvBball]

1. Everyone healthy
2. Yanna dunk
3. Jerzy commitment at halftime

 

[Bone Dog]

1. Sarah gets a triple double
2. Azzi shoots 50% from 3
3. Ash scores 20 pts

 

[Gael]

I'm focused on improvements by the newer players and scoring from the PG position.

1. Blanca makes better shoot, pass, dribble decisions, thereby reducing her TOs and increasing her scoring and assists.

2. One of the PGs—KK, K9 or Fish—scores efficiently in double figures.

3. Allie Z continues to earn high minutes by being a scoring threat at all three levels and defending competently.

 

[Tonyc]

Growth

 

[DEpup]

1. Azzi's play giving a big hand gesture to people who think she isn't an AA.
2. The press being successful against a top 20 opponent
3. 10 players get meaningful minutes (meaning UConn is rolling)

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

1. Keep improving the team chemistry, working with each other!
2. Keep attacking on defense making it hard for the opponent to run their plays!
3. Start thinking alike as each game and practice goes on!
STAY HEALTHY!

 

[Bone Dog]

Ooh ooh ooh, I’ve got a 4th thing:

4. Geno gives competitive minutes to more than 10 players.

I say this thinking it could mean both Allie and Kelis will play a substantial role. It would also be consistent with Geno’s announced plan to press more.

 

[HopJim]

Agree with these comments with this to add:
-Put backs: Would like to see the bigs, particularly Jana, Williams, and Yanna, use their height. In the two exhibition games, they often struggled getting the 2-4 footer over players 2-3+ inches shorter. Instead of just throwing the ball up, mimicking Strong's repeatable form would be a good sign.
-Blanca: slow down and show some basketball moves. Great potential as she learns that many other players know how to compete with physical competition.
-Set up some plays for Allie. While she is getting her shots, suspect that against the better teams, they will know who the shooters are a move their defense out further. Allie is driving move, a skill that will open up more opportunities. Few outside shooters on subs list make this impt.

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. Blanca with 3 or less turnovers
2. Jana with 15 plus minutes
3. Ash lights it up

 

[Monte]

1. A REAL team as the opposition
2. Continued hustle by all
3. Determined rebounding on both ends of the court

 

[Ozimoto]

Good ball movement.
Stifling defense.
Ten players get more than garbage minutes.

 

[Stagnant]

1. Good three point defense. The three pointer is what allowed Boston college to avoid a 40 point loss. If Louisville hits a ton of those… they could keep the game interesting.

2. Assists versus turnovers. I think point guard play is something to keep an eye on. Are we going to register a lot of assists this game? Are we going to keep our turnovers low?

3. The Ice versus Jana playing time battle. I want to see how these two players look in this game. I hope they both play well of course.

 

[Blond D.]

#1. Driving to the basket and finishing

#2. a lot of run and gun. Great defense leads to great offense.

#3. Although I know its doubtful, I'd like to see Morgan get some court time. (remember, this is what I WANT to see not what I'm gonna see)

 

[Next 12]

( 1 ) Stifling defence. ( 2 ) Ashlynn with 20 points, to show she should start. ( 3 ) Score 100 points. Shake up the Competition!!!!

 

[hoopsfan22]

1. Everyone healthy
2. Yanna dunk
3. Jerzy commitment at halftime

Yanna will never dunk, so don't hold your breath.

 

[LuvBball]

Yanna will never dunk, so don't hold your breath.

Too late, I've been holding it for 3 yrs now

 

[cgshuskie]

I'd like to see Blanca slow down and get with the program
Jerzey Robinson committ to Uconn
k-9 get with the program, slow down and hone her shot/also Allie get the 3 pointer going

 

[Blakeon18]

The time is listed at 5:30. Does that suggests a 'normal' type of introduction with tip-off
around 5:40.....or a more longer look at the game and the location followed by tip-off
around 6:00?

Real hoops...yes!

 

[Majic Hands]

Yanna will never dunk, so don't hold your breath.

Yep. In an interview I’m pretty sure Ayanna said with her knee. . . Not dunking anymore.

 

[Cornell Lt]

1. Louisville to provide ample competition for the Huskies
2. Azzi, Sarah and Serah to combine for 55 points
3. All non injured players get game minutes

 

[DEpup]

55? If Azzi gets the 3 ball rolling, they could combine for maybe 65+.

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

Easy.. I want to see Defense. Thas all... DEFENSE from the jump. Uconn's defense can completely neutralize opponents for most of the game. By then, the damage is done, and Uconn is up by 30. Their defense takes so much pressure off their offensive game, which translates to open Fudds by the 3line, or a sick pass to a slasher going to the basket.

In conclusion, DEFENSE.

 

[JellyBean]

1). Attacking mindset on both ends of the floor.
2). Full court pressure (aggressive)
3). Shooting 50% from the field (40% from 3-point land).

 

[Bigboote]

1) no injuries
2) bench players reduce turnovers
3) Walz wears a shirt made from one of Geno's tablecloths 😆

 

[Lambeau]

I'm interested in the rotation:
1) Will Heckel share PG minutes and will Kelis continue to see substantial time?
2) Will Blanca and Ash split time? It seems Allie is Azzi's backup at SG.
3) Will Jana's minutes continue being quite limited despite her rebounding prowess?

 

[BBallF]

Easy.. I want to see Defense. Thas all... DEFENSE from the jump. Uconn's defense can completely neutralize opponents for most of the game. By then, the damage is done, and Uconn is up by 30. Their defense takes so much pressure off their offensive game, which translates to open Fudds by the 3line, or a sick pass to a slasher going to the basket.

In conclusion, DEFENSE.

That is always our key. I will be interested to see how much Geno uses the full court press.

 

[BBallF]

I'm interested in the rotation:
1) Will Heckel share PG minutes and will Kelis continue to see substantial time?
2) Will Blanca and Ash split time? It seems Allie is Azzi's backup at SG.
3) Will Jana's minutes continue being quite limited despite her rebounding prowess?

I would not expect substantial time for Kelis just yet. She was very poised out there but Kayleigh, we have to remember, has high level experience both in college and outside it and is a very well rounded player and good defender. She is more of a true PG than even KK and should see many minutes for us. Kelis' blazing speed is a true asset for the team and it will be interesting to see if she plays with the main rotation against Louisville.