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SVCBeercats said:
Edwards at forward is a must for a national championship in the 2020-21 season. She will rebound and defend beyond her freshman status. She will not average 15 points per game. However, Edwards will be enough of a scoring threat to free Olivia from double teams. Thus allowing Olivia to average 17-19 points per game. With the passing abilities of the guards and Olivia I see Edwards after January 15 averaging 7 to 10 points per game.
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Olivia is not going to to average 17 PPG. Tina Charles only reached 17 PPG once. Stefanie Dolson's highest average was 13.6 PPG.
 
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DEpup said:
I hope we also take a strong look at her. I'm not sure what happened at OR during her freshman year because she has played really well on her national team and against US players. Maybe there was some getting use to being in the US or some chemistry issues. You just don't know.
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This is video of Lucy playing against US team which included ONO in summer 2016.
 
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CocoHusky said:
Olivia is not going to to average 17 PPG. Tina Charles only reached 17 PPG once. Stefanie Dolson's highest average was 13.6 PPG.
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Maybe. However, how other players performed has nothing to do with how Ono will perform. With the playmakers UConn will have, she may surprise you.
 
marti3td said:
Lucy Cochrane is following UConn Women’s Basketball on her instagram in case anyone thinks that means anything
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Maybe Cochrane will bring the other freshman from Australia with her, Jaz Shelley. There is a lot of talent in Australia
 
I’ve watched video of Lucy and think she would be exactly what we need. A huge back up center. Piath may not help next year and Lucy if available, can back up Ono. Then the following year, we have three bigs that can handle the center spot. I know we have Amari coming in that year, but I have seen her play twice when she was a sophomore and I think she is gonna need time before she can help. Lucy looks like if she has it in her, can develop into a really good player.
 
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Jim R said:
You could make the case that all UConn’s losses since the graduation of the Big 3 have come at the hands of top 10 teams with dominant front court size.
That case has already been made in our losses. I think the question is, Why are we making it hard on our ourselves? Can we win with less height? Yes - Geno & staff have done a good job of capitalizing on our strengths (quickness, offensive movement & passing, trapping defenses, etc), and masking our weaknesses many years, to win. But, more frontline height would sure make it easier. Do you think it was simply coincidence that Baylor's, Oregon's, Miss State, USC's ascension came with height included. In WCBB, trying to rebound or shoot over a 6'4" or taller (not to mention Griner or McCowan) center, is no easy feat. And, when there are a pair of those (6'3" or taller), on a front line, it's even tougher. And, if they happen to be fairly mobile, and can pass, watch out.
But that obscures the fact that since the graduation of the Big 3, UConn has beaten all of those teams frequently, with the exception of MS St. As teams have become more competitive, due to improved coaching, and top prospects choosing a greater variety of schools to attend, how many of the FF schools won without front court height, especially against Top 10 teams outside their conference? (I tend to weigh victories outside of conference play, especially away games, as a better indicator of a team's strength).
At the end of the day, while UCONN has done it time and again, why would any Basketball team (the object is to put the ball in a 10 Foot high basket) want to compete against a taller team.....when you don't have to?Head bang
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There are a lot of good points here. Something else that has bothered me the last few years: UConn beats Oregon 90-52 in the 2017 Elite 8. All of this year's Oregon seniors were freshman that year; UConn beats Mississippi State 98-38 in the 2016 Round of 16. Butt whoopings both of them. MS State beats UCONN the next time the face each other in 2017 Semi's. The next time Oregon faces UConn, this past year, those girls are seniors and they remember. Geno puts the petal down and doesn't let up. I understand you don't want your starters playing unless their playing at 100 %, but get the second team in there quicker. You can't do that to teams because if they get the chance they will turn it up on you. The opposing coach doesn't have to motivate his team, cuz Geno did it for him. Everyone likes to watch those beat downs, but how many more teams will have that extra incentive to beat UConn?
 
donalddoowop said:
Maybe. However, how other players performed has nothing to do with how Ono will perform. With the playmakers UConn will have, she may surprise you.
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I hope she does surprise me. Speaking of playmakers LIV is not a very good finisher. A good post finisher is in the 60% FG. Live is at 55%. Crystal was a very good playmaker.
 
EdSaid said:
Maybe Cochrane will bring the other freshman from Australia with her, Jaz Shelley. There is a lot of talent in Australia
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Be careful what you wish for. Cochrane sounds like a good fit but if she comes that gets us to 14 for 2021-2022, assuming everyone including Westbrook is back for that season. I know that`s a big if, but we do need to save a spot for you know who. ;)
 
Huskee11 said:
Be careful what you wish for. Cochrane sounds like a good fit but if she comes that gets us to 14 for 2021-2022, assuming everyone including Westbrook is back for that season. I know that`s a big if, but we do need to save a spot for you know who. ;)
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I know exactly who but there is also that other trend we are not supposed to talk about. According to that trend UCONN WBB loses on average 1 player per year. You have also touch on the second trend of UCONN players leaving before eligibility is exhausted with your mention of Evina. Anna is WNBA eligible April of 22.
 
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I’m well aware of those trends and no one would be surprised if someone left before 2021-2022. But there’s a timing issue, right? As in you are recruiting the top player in the Class of 2021 now, and those other possibilities that would free up one or more scholarships for her or someone else are down the road.

I don’t know how you recruit under those circumstances. Can you offer something you don’t currently have? Is it even allowed? Who would accept whatever that is?

BTW, CW and ONO were born in 2000 so they can’t jump to the WNBA after next season, unlike Megan.

Kinda weird we are worrying about UConn hitting the scholarship limit. Like it, though!
 
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You recruit the best possible players you can. Period. You never stop recruiting. You recruit everyday.

If Fudd comes to UConn, the you might get Rivers, Feagin, and Iriafen to commit. Then what? There are plenty of ways to make room on your roster. No one is coming to UConn, or any college, until they have signed their Athletic Grant-in-Aid and their National Letter of Intent. Geno never comments on UConn commits. If a student-athlete commits to a school, is the school committed to them? November 13
 
No doubt that stuff happens in some sports at some schools. I can’t imagine it happening in this sport at this school under this coach.
 
EdSaid said:
You recruit the best possible players you can. Period. You never stop recruiting. You recruit everyday.

If Fudd comes to UConn, the you might get Rivers, Feagin, and Iriafen to commit. Then what? There are plenty of ways to make room on your roster. No one is coming to UConn, or any college, until they have signed their Athletic Grant-in-Aid and their National Letter of Intent. Geno never comments on UConn commits. If a student-athlete commits to a school, is the school committed to them? November 13
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What the heck does this even mean?
 
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CocoHusky said:
This is video of Lucy playing against US team which included ONO in summer 2016.
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This is very helpful. There is nothing in the video that makes me think she could be a contributor at UConn. She got several blocks based on height alone, where the player on offense did not shot fake or otherwise try to avoid the inevitable. Apart from that, the video shows nothing positive imnsho.
 
Crossover said:
This is very helpful. There is nothing in the video that makes me think she could be a contributor at UConn. She got several blocks based on height alone, where the player on offense did not shot fake or otherwise try to avoid the inevitable. Apart from that, the video shows nothing positive imnsho.
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The video is from 2016 and features ONO in some parts matched up against Lucy. Lucy was 15 at the time.
ON that USA Team was also Charli Collier and Sedona Prince neither of who saw much action in this game. Lucy saw action.
 
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uconnever said:
I’ve watched video of Lucy and think she would be exactly what we need. A huge back up center. Piath may not help next year and Lucy if available, can back up Ono. Then the following year, we have three bigs that can handle the center spot. I know we have Amari coming in that year, but I have seen her play twice when she was a sophomore and I think she is gonna need time before she can help. Lucy looks like if she has it in her, can develop into a really good player.
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I know this may be crazy talk based on recent teams but we could do a throw back to 1995 when we had two starting bigs like Wolters and Lobo.
 
Huskee11 said:
Be careful what you wish for. Cochrane sounds like a good fit but if she comes that gets us to 14 for 2021-2022, assuming everyone including Westbrook is back for that season. I know that`s a big if, but we do need to save a spot for you know who. ;)
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We are only getting one season out of Westbrook.
 
CocoHusky said:
The video is from 2016 and features ONO in some parts matched up against Lucy. Lucy was 15 at the time.
ON that USA Team was also Charli Collier and Sedona Prince neither of who saw much action in this game. Lucy saw action.
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Even if, as you are suggesting, Cochran was more advanced than the other three posts four years ago, it does not mean that she is more advanced (or even their equal) today. As you well know, posts in particular advance (and plateau) at different rates. A lot has to do with growing into their bodies, not relying on being the tallest player on the floor, and (the opposite) becoming comfortable with using their height to dominate. Bottom line: film of Cochran from 2016 says little about what value, if any, she would bring to UConn today. Frankly, I think that her play this past season is more indicative. Why would UConn want to bring on the last person off the bench at Oregon?
 
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Crossover said:
Even if, as you are suggesting, Cochran was more advanced than the other three posts four years ago, it does not mean that she is more advanced (or even their equal) today. As you well know, posts in particular advance (and plateau) at different rates. A lot has to do with growing into their bodies, not relying on being the tallest player on the floor, and (the opposite) becoming comfortable with using their height to dominate. Bottom line: film of Cochran from 2016 says little about what value, if any, she would bring to UConn today. Frankly, I think that her play this past season is more indicative. Why would UConn want to bring on the last person off the bench at Oregon?
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Does anyone know if UCONN is showing any interest in Cochran. Does anyone remember if she got any playing time during the UCONN vs Oregon this past season?
 
Crossover said:
Even if, as you are suggesting, Cochran was more advanced than the other three posts four years ago, it does not mean that she is more advanced (or even their equal) today. As you well know, posts in particular advance (and plateau) at different rates. A lot has to do with growing into their bodies, not relying on being the tallest player on the floor, and (the opposite) becoming comfortable with using their height to dominate. Bottom line: film of Cochran from 2016 says little about what value, if any, she would bring to UConn today. Frankly, I think that her play this past season is more indicative. Why would UConn want to bring on the last person off the bench at Oregon?
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Because the last person off the bench at Oregon last year maybe better than the first person off the bench at UCONN this season.
 
Crossover said:
This is very helpful. There is nothing in the video that makes me think she could be a contributor at UConn. She got several blocks based on height alone, where the player on offense did not shot fake or otherwise try to avoid the inevitable. Apart from that, the video shows nothing positive imnsho.
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Let’s not forget what Liv’s freshman year looked like. I think Cochrane could be a valuable addition, especially with foul trouble. Looks like she has a nice mid range and if she can work on her inside/post game that could help coming off the bench, especially with her height. I think with UCONN’s coaching team she could turn into a really solid player; sure maybe not a super star but not everyone is. In her few minutes due to limited opportunities or injury I think she’s shown she has potential.
 
Looks like Lucy Cochrane recently started following UConn basketball on twitter as well. Interesting because she only follows 38 people. The only two college teams she follows...Oregon + UCONN. I would say she is definitely interested and in communication
 
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