Twin towers

[Bone Dog]

Why would a sophomore that missed the last third of her freshman season be more prepared than a junior that started her freshman year and was first off the bench the second year?

That’s definitely a fair question too. But it’s not just about experience, as I noted. It’s also about personality. It’s not like we haven’t seen a freshman displace juniors as the team leader before. I love KK as much as any of us. And it’s clear she’s had plenty of experience in this offense, but not much without Paige, or Nika or Kaitlyn next to her.

There’s no guarantee Morgan would succeed in the role, especially given how much less playing time she’s gotten compared to KK. But I watched video of a lot of Morgan’s high school games from her senior year — admittedly not the best evidence — and she seemed to have a leader’s personality, more than what I’ve seen from the other candidates.

But as I said above, Geno and CD will already know what Morgan is capable of and whether she’s a better option than KK or Azzi or even Kelis. I’m just speculating from a sofa.

 

[CTrefugee]

Did anyone else notice that Ice and Jana got a number of minutes together on the court late Q3 and early Q4? Looks like Geno’s tinkering with potential lineups for the postseason.

The two posts combined for 13 points (6-7, 1-1 threes), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and 0 turnovers. Jana had 4 fouls, as freshmen post players are wont to do. Move your feet, big girl.

I think Geno superglued her sneakers.

 

[Zarathustra]

If no Azzi - then no captain/leader, no one with Paige type skills and maturity to run the offense and no one to be PG until maybe Kelis gets up to speed.

Every team/family needs a "MOM"!

 

[Zarathustra]

That’s definitely a fair question too. But it’s not just about experience, as I noted. It’s also about personality. It’s not like we haven’t seen a freshman displace juniors as the team leader before. I love KK as much as any of us. And it’s clear she’s had plenty of experience in this offense, but not much without Paige, or Nika or Kaitlyn next to her.

There’s no guarantee Morgan would succeed in the role, especially given how much less playing time she’s gotten compared to KK. But I watched video of a lot of Morgan’s high school games from her senior year — admittedly not the best evidence — and she seemed to have a leader’s personality, more than what I’ve seen from the other candidates.

But as I said above, Geno and CD will already know what Morgan is capable of and whether she’s a better option than KK or Azzi or even Kelis. I’m just speculating from a sofa.

Yes, there is the question of experience. KK has more than enough of that and
AZZI would have years of savvy as a graduate player. Also, everything about Kelis seems very positive even if she will be a first-year player. Perhaps a repeat of
the duet as with Kaitlyn and KK. My main point though is that there is a part of Morgan Cheli's resume that the other players cannot match. Morgan is 6' 2". Also, Morgan's H.S. at Archbishop Mitty was as their PG/floor "general" (with McKenna W.) Imagine the possibilities of Morgan's entry passes to SARAH, JANA, ICE, YANNA, Carol. Morgan would not have to be a tremendous scorer. But we already know she can drive to the rim and is a feisty rebounder! I'm looking to how GENO develops the chemistry of the 2024-2025 Huskies. But for now,
we have a BIG EAST TOURAMENT to WIN! GO HUSKIES!

 

[Zarathustra]

That’s definitely a fair question too. But it’s not just about experience, as I noted. It’s also about personality. It’s not like we haven’t seen a freshman displace juniors as the team leader before. I love KK as much as any of us. And it’s clear she’s had plenty of experience in this offense, but not much without Paige, or Nika or Kaitlyn next to her.

There’s no guarantee Morgan would succeed in the role, especially given how much less playing time she’s gotten compared to KK. But I watched video of a lot of Morgan’s high school games from her senior year — admittedly not the best evidence — and she seemed to have a leader’s personality, more than what I’ve seen from the other candidates.

But as I said above, Geno and CD will already know what Morgan is capable of and whether she’s a better option than KK or Azzi or even Kelis. I’m just speculating from a sofa.

I agree with BONE DOG about the potential for Morgan. Time and GENO will
answer our questions!

 

[Centerstream]

Yes, there is the question of experience. KK has more than enough of that and
AZZI would have years of savvy as a graduate player. Also, everything about Kelis seems very positive even if she will be a first-year player. Perhaps a repeat of
the duet as with Kaitlyn and KK. My main point though is that there is a part of Morgan Cheli's resume that the other players cannot match. Morgan is 6' 2". Also, Morgan's H.S. at Archbishop Mitty was as their PG/floor "general" (with McKenna W.) Imagine the possibilities of Morgan's entry passes to SARAH, JANA, ICE, YANNA, Carol. Morgan would not have to be a tremendous scorer. But we already know she can drive to the rim and is a feisty rebounder! I'm looking to how GENO develops the chemistry of the 2024-2025 Huskies. But for now,
we have a BIG EAST TOURAMENT to WIN! GO HUSKIES!

Do you realize that you are also describing freshman Caroline? When Caroline comes back next fall at 100% I believe that she will be the team leader.