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Games are still 3 weeks away but the upcoming season will feel more real tomorrow.

Big East WBB media day will be tomorrow afternoon from MSG.

Per Doug Feinberg, the AP Preseason poll will be dropped tomorrow at noon.

 
I think it's clear that UConn will be the pre-season favorite, most likely unanimously. What are you folks expecting for the top 4-5 teams, pre-season All-Conference team, etc.? I think at least Paige and Christyn get recognition. Geno doesn't think pre-season FOY makes sense, and I agree, but I like Azzi. I really, really like Azzi.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
I think it's clear that UConn will be the pre-season favorite, most likely unanimously. What are you folks expecting for the top 4-5 teams, pre-season All-Conference team, etc.? I think at least Paige and Christyn get recognition. Geno doesn't think pre-season FOY makes sense, and I agree, but I like Azzi. I really, really like Azzi.
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Unanimously?! Cannot imagine that.
  • Stanford returns almost everyone from a very deep team.
  • If SC can hit a put-back, they probably win the NC. And they add about as much as UConn does.
If there's no disagreement on who is #1, then NO ONE should ever argue that UConn doesnt get enough respect.

fwiw, I'd have 1 SC / Stan / UConn / Md / NCSt
 
I'm old school in that if the previous season's champs return the same basic players and has an impact freshman or 2, the Number 1 position is their's to lose.
But I agree with most everyone else, either UConn, SoCar or Stanford have a legitimate claim to the Preseason Number 1 position.
And if 2021-22 plays out for NC State like last season, SoCar's claim will be short lived. :)
 
Hi gang! My questions were imprecise. Sorry! They were in the context of Big East Media Day, so I was asking about Conference awards, rankings, etc. We've already seen some pre-season national rankings.
 
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UConnCat said:
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2nd Team​

Ashley Owusu, junior guard, Maryland
Ashley Joens, senior wing, Iowa State
Haley Jones, junior guard, Stanford
Naz Hillmon, senior forward, Michigan
Elissa Cunane, senior center, NC State


Honorable mentions: Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana; Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina; Te-Hina Paopao, Oregon; Queen Egbo, Baylor; Taylor Jones, Oregon State; Emily Engstler, Louisville; Diamond Johnson, NC State.

Freshman of the Year​

Azzi Fudd, guard, UConn
 
Vowelguy said:
Unanimously?! Cannot imagine that.
  • Stanford returns almost everyone from a very deep team.
  • If SC can hit a put-back, they probably win the NC. And they add about as much as UConn does.
If there's no disagreement on who is #1, then NO ONE should ever argue that UConn doesnt get enough respect.

fwiw, I'd have 1 SC / Stan / UConn / Md / NCSt
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See my follow-up post. I meant Big East only.
 
eebmg said:

2nd Team​

Ashley Owusu, junior guard, Maryland
Ashley Joens, senior wing, Iowa State
Haley Jones, junior guard, Stanford
Naz Hillmon, senior forward, Michigan
Elissa Cunane, senior center, NC State


Honorable mentions: Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana; Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina; Te-Hina Paopao, Oregon; Queen Egbo, Baylor; Taylor Jones, Oregon State; Emily Engstler, Louisville; Diamond Johnson, NC State.

Freshman of the Year​

Azzi Fudd, guard, UConn
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Some transfers on the Honorable Mention list, including 2 who left Cuse.

If I'm Christyn Williams, I'm pi$$ed at being omitted.
 
Vowelguy said:
Unanimously?! Cannot imagine that.
  • Stanford returns almost everyone from a very deep team.
  • If SC can hit a put-back, they probably win the NC. And they add about as much as UConn does.
If there's no disagreement on who is #1, then NO ONE should ever argue that UConn doesnt get enough respect.

fwiw, I'd have 1 SC / Stan / UConn / Md / NCSt
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No Stanford in the Athletic’s women’s college basketball first-team All-Americans. And SI has Stanford as #3, behind UConn and SC.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
I think it's clear that UConn will be the pre-season favorite, most likely unanimously. What are you folks expecting for the top 4-5 teams, pre-season All-Conference team, etc.? I think at least Paige and Christyn get recognition. Geno doesn't think pre-season FOY makes sense, and I agree, but I like Azzi. I really, really like Azzi.
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Not disagreeing with you, but I saw a poll last week
donalddoowop said:
There is only one true USC and that is in California and they won't be in the top five.:)
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We’ve talked about the “USC” designation before. We know and understand that in the Carolinas, University of South Carolina is often referred to as USC. And that’s OK. But nationally, USC is recognized by Google, the news media and 98% of college administrators, coaches and athletes as the one in Southern California.
 
Kaizen said:
No Stanford in the Athletic’s women’s college basketball first-team All-Americans. And SI has Stanford as #3, behind UConn and SC.
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The way they are picking seems to be connected to how strong the surrounding team is. The stronger the team, the less individual stats (especially scoring) will result.

That was why they have Paige as #4 and NaLyssa Smith #1 :rolleyes:
 
Boston and Cardoso are formidable but it will be interesting to see how they work together. It seems like they play the same position. Can they prosper together?

We have a similar issue with Olivia and Dorka but Olivia is a good passer and seems to be a good option at the high post. Dorka is, hopefully, a banger down low. Can they complement each other? What will Aaliyah add to the mix?

These are not idle "angels on the head of a pin" questions. I think that the team with the better answers cuts the nets down in Minneapolis.
 
Huskee11 said:
Boston and Cardoso are formidable but it will be interesting to see how they work together. It seems like they play the same position. Can they prosper together?
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Could also play Boston 30 and Cardoso 15. Both can be super aggressive (not worry about fouls) and only overlap for 5.
 
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I'd like to see Stanford get the top ranking. Let Tara answer all the questions. Not sure of their schedule but they could stay undefeated until they make that trip east to play Tenn and SCar.
 
Huskee11 said:
Boston and Cardoso are formidable but it will be interesting to see how they work together. It seems like they play the same position. Can they prosper together?

We have a similar issue with Olivia and Dorka but Olivia is a good passer and seems to be a good option at the high post. Dorka is, hopefully, a banger down low. Can they complement each other? What will Aaliyah add to the mix?

These are not idle "angels on the head of a pin" questions. I think that the team with the better answers cuts the nets down in Minneapolis.
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SCar is a formidable inside team but neither Cardoso nor Boston can guard the perimeter. UConn has perhaps the best arsenal of perimeter players/shooters in the country.
 
When it comes to Stanford, I think folks are really underestimating how much their graduated PG did for them. She really drove everything.. I'm not sold on them being a viable #1 until they can prove they have a floor general.
 
DEpup said:
When it comes to Stanford, I think folks are really underestimating how much their graduated PG did for them. She really drove everything.. I'm not sold on them being a viable #1 until they can prove they have a floor general.
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She disappeared in San Antonio and they still cut down the nets. I think they'll adjust. She was never really a PG. Kinda by committee last season.
 
Without access to the PAC12 net I haven't seen Stanford much lately but I'm sure that Jones will be on preseason POY lists and there's a bunch of players that have years playing together. When Tara has talent and experience she will be there at the end I think.
 
nwhoopfan said:
She disappeared in San Antonio and they still cut down the nets. I think they'll adjust. She was never really a PG. Kinda by committee last season.
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We shall see but I remember an analysis leading up to the final 4 where it showed when Kianna was "on" they did well and their losses came when she wasn't "on" so I'm still looking to see how they adapt without her leadership. I hope you would admit that this is a challenge that say SC and UConn don't have for the coming year. All three are in great shape with returners but if you are trying to discern, this is a place to look at for me in thinking through a tight ranking 1-3.
 
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