Top 3 Things You Want To See Wednesday Against Xavier- Game is at 8:00 pm at Gampel on Peacock

[BBallF]

After a slow start against the Hall on Sunday, first it was Azzi and then it was Blanca and then it was Sarah and a then it was a 40 point win. All along though, it was our vise like defense that has become the trademark of this team. The one day rest in between with a bus ride and not enough sleep were factors but let's look beyond that for our notes for this game. Let's also look beyond the first game against Xavier and remember it's about how we play, not who we play. So here are my top 3 things:

1) Whether Serah is 100% or not, I would like to see extended minutes for Jana. This will be a good game for her to dominate, restore confidence, and keep the upward movement going. She only had 4 points against the Hall, but they were two layups that required moves and footwork she did not have last year.

2) More minutes for Ayanna also. She is really coming along and there is no substitute for power underneath.

3) The zone offense needs to be refined. On one occasion against the Hall, with Blanca on the high post she received it, turned and Sarah was on the baseline and got the pass. That is the weakness in the 2-3. Let's see more precise dissection of the zone like that and not just rely on 3s.

Let's not look ahead to next Sunday rather but focus on the game in front of us. What are yours?

 

[Monte]

1. Caroline STARTS the 4th period
2. Azzi shoots 100% on 3 pointers
3. KK and K9 rotate at point guard, and never slow down

 

[Zarathustra]

1. Blanca continues her upward trajectory.
2. Jana, Yanna, and Allie (and Serah if healthy) start their own
upward "February" trajectory one game early.
3. A very satisfying game, in all respects, to
set the tone for SUNDAY!!

 

[DennieEddy]

Oh, no, not another Peacock; guess I just have to watch little black & white dots running back and forth on my laptop.

 

[Bone Dog]

1. Jana
2. Jana
3. Jana

 

[Tonyc]

Poise. Stop set shoot
Energy
Confidence

 

[Walksacross]

beautiful passing & movement on offense
lockdown D
less than 10 turnovers for us

 

[Vowelguy]

^^^^^ 7 wrong answers above ^^^^^

 

[Vowelguy]

Only right answer:

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

STAY HEALTHY!
1. The defense starts the 1st period with 6 steals/turnovers!
2. Caroline and Ayanna get + time and hit their season high scores!
3. Everybody eats big-time!

 

[Huskee11]

100+ points. (After the slow defensive start against Seton Hall, UConn will be amped up from the opening tip and I am expecting a lot of easy baskets off of the full court press.)

15+ shots for Azzi

Serah in the starting lineup

 

[huskeynut]

The defense continues wreak havoc
Continual development of the bench
No injuries

 

[BBallF]

1. Jana
2. Jana
3. Jana

She will be a big factor in the April Dance. She won't be tested on Wednesday but she will be against Tennessee.

 

[CONNCAN]

Absolutely !

1. Jana
2. Jana
3. Ayanna Patterson

Rest Serah Williams. Serah is needed healthy for the long haul. The Xavier game is a great opportunity for Jana El Alfy to start and for Ayanna Patterson to come in as the primary sub at the 5.

 

[Sun Dog]

1.Lots of minutes for Jana and Ayanna
2.40% from 3
3.No more than 10 PF and TO

 

[GetReal2day]

1. I really like @CONNCAN comment of having Jana start and get extended minutes and Ayanna more backup minutes
2. More minutes for Blanca
3. No slow start and no injuries

 

[Husky fanatic]

Oh, no, not another Peacock; guess I just have to watch little black & white dots running back and forth on my laptop.

Make sure to check NBC Sports app

 

[Husky fanatic]

1. At least one Boneyarder gets a bobble head
2. Kelis sees time in 3rd qtr
3. Ash back in double digits

 

[Ozimoto]

Effort both offensively and defensively. Offense scores over 90, defense holds Xavier under 50
50, 40, 90 or better
Force 20 or more turnovers

I'm not greedy...

 

[BBallF]

Only right answer:

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At the Barclays Center on December 20 everyone got one.

 

[kidfrom360]

1. Everyone healthy
2. Everyone healthy
3. Everyone healthy

 

[Gael]

Double figure scoring from:

• KK
• Ash
• Jana

To bank some scoring confidence against off games by Sarah, Azzi and/or Blanca in future big games.

 

[Topdawg]

1. Dominance on rebounds and scoring from the low post.
2. More driving to the basket and drawing fouls
3. Person with first reasonable open shot takes it.

 

[BBallF]

Double figure scoring from:

• KK
• Ash
• Jana

To bank some scoring confidence against off games by Sarah, Azzi and/or Blanca in future big games.

That would be great but of the 3 I think Ash is the most important followed by Jana and KK for the game after Xavier.

 

[mordecai]

Would like to see Jana start..