U16 Tournament

[Sluconn Husky]

The U16 begins today. The American team's entire 12-player roster consists of UConn players of interest.

Today's game against Mexico has been moved from 3:30 PM Eastern to 6 PM Eastern. Games will be streamed live.

Here is the US roster and their corresponding uniform numbers:


Saylor Poffenbarger - 4
Olivia Miles - 5
Londynn Jones - 6
Kiki Rice - 7
KK Bransford - 8
Amari DeBerry - 9
Payton Verhulst - 10
Janiah Barker -11
Timea Gardiner - 12
Aaliyah Moore - 13
Sonia Citron - 14
Lauren Betts - 15

 

[JordyG]

I'm a dope and need to be led by the hand. Please give me the streaming site.

 

[DaBball]

I'm a dope and need to be led by the hand. Please give me the streaming site.

FIBA.basketball

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Will also be streamed on the USA Basketball twitter account.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Stream's not available yet. It'll get posted prior to the game, don't worry.

 

[awhom111]

Stream should be here:


Tomorrow's game against El Salvador should be viewable here at 3:30pm assuming no more moves:
LIVE - El Salvador v USA - FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship 2019

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

lol

 

[Sluconn Husky]

It's good to have these things revealed at the last second after waiting hours to watch the game.

 

[JordyG]

It's good to have these things revealed at the last second after waiting hours to watch the game.

These days competence has become a commodity.

 

[DaBball]

Very talented El Salvador team they have on their hands.

 

[DaBball]

Starting 5: Miles, Verhulst, Moore, Citron, and Betts.

 

[DaBball]

Verhulst = really freaking good. Had 8 of the first 12. She and Miles have a really good connection. Miles is a true pass first PG.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

This game is not exactly a good barometer of what the US girls can do.

That said, my impressions of Gardiner and Jones are unchanged: I'm a fan of both. Kiki Rice has been everywhere with her effort, quickness, and athleticism. Verhulst has the look of a very good player as does Citron. KK Bransford is intriguing as well.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Lauren Betts has missed a couple of bunnies today but then knocks down an 8-foot jumper.

Olivia Miles reminds me of Crystal Dangerfield with her highlight-reel passing skills.

Londynn Jones is really impressive.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Sonia Citron has really impressed with her skill, activity level, and nose for the basketball. Been one of the best players.

Verhulst can really shoot.

Rice is a high octane player with a toolbox full of skills.

Is it too early to start fitting Jones and Gardiner for UConn jerseys?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

The US squeaks by El Salvador 114-19.

 

[Plebe]

The US squeaks by El Salvador 114-19.

But did they over-indulge in celebration?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Londynn Jones went 5/8 from three and scored 21 points. She's super quick, has an excellent handle, enjoys defending, and obviously can shoot.

Here's the boxscore:

El Salvador v USA boxscore - FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship 2019 - 17 June - FIBA.basketball

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www.fiba.basketball

 

[DaBball]

I'll add -- any comparisons of DeBerry and Stewie, end them, NOW.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'll add -- any comparisons of DeBerry and Stewie, end them, NOW.

DeBerry had a couple of impressive blocks for which she was not credited (don't trust these int boxscores), but looked pretty raw otherwise. I think she's got talent but really needs coaching.

Betts is scratching the surface of her ability, but she's going to make an impact anyway due to sheer size.

Janiah Barker's a terrific athlete with a great build. One to watch for sure.

 

[awhom111]

Londynn Jones outscored the opposition herself.

The game against Chile should be able to be seen here at 8:15pm ET tomorrow:

 

[rvwsleep]

The game vs El Salvador produced some interesting stats. Here's one that caught my eye.
A player on the losing team had a + - score of -85 !!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'm still having a problem figuring out why there was such a rebounding discrepancy yesterday....

 

[DaBball]

Some halftime stats
--
Sonia Citron - 11 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3FG, 4-4 FT)
Lauren Betts - 10 points, 9 rebounds
Payton Verhulst - 12 points

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Verhulst has a knack of getting out front of the defenders on the break, aka the Kia Nurse move. She's piling the points on now.

Another strong game from Citron as well who has completely outshone Poffenbarger in the battle of UConn wing prospects.

Miles has little interest in shooting the ball but can really control a game with her passing.

Betts is putting up numbers, mostly due to height although she's gotten a few nice blocks.

DeBerry's shot selection is, shall we say, questionable.