Watkins shot is off it seems but she is playing better right now. Cunningham is dominant, none of these teams have a presence inside that can match up with her strength. Best performer so far out of everyone.
First off, love Williams.. but yes I definitely noticed that as well. There was a specific moment in this game during the 2nd quarter where the ball was passed to her on the three point line and she actually stepped in (like she was going to make a drive) but then decided to do a step back instead. So she actually closed the gap and gave her defender a chance. Missed shot. Had she just taken the 3 point shot earlier instead when the defender was basically in the paint it likely would've been a made basket. Long story short, I chalk a lot of this up to youth and inexperience.
All these young ladies are extremely talented, they wouldn't be here if they weren't. I try not to over analyze things either, its been rough for many but I do know all are much better than what we see. A lot of youth, inexperience, many are probably pressing. Most of these girls have barely played with each other either which is tough for anyone. Unfortunately this team isn't comparable to some of the teams in the past but every team has their own set of challenges. There is talent, just not sure they are cohesive as past teams.
To be fair that won them a natty although I will say it was their defense and rebounding that put them over the top. There are many ways to win one.
One of the keys may have been the shrewd utilization of the half court pressure man to man D right up to the final horn.
I've watched Fournier and Prosper games in the late spring and Fournier can get it going in stretches. Your earlier comment about Prosper's numbers sometimes being higher than expected (while watching the game) reminded me of her during said games I watched: sometimes not fully engaged during the flow of the key action, but then swoops in from time to time.
Booker is a really really dynamic passer!
In a nutshell.
100% on those 2. Catch and shoot and how to create rhythm in your shot without handling the ball is a learned skill. Doesn't look like they've worked at it much. Williams way overdoes the step back thing.
FIBA is not at fault here, it is USA basketball that is responsible for both her uniform and the official roster.
No, she spells it without the H. That's her twitter I posted above. But, you're right it's not FIBA's fault. On her twitter, there is a happy birthday wish from her mom. Her mom has the H on the end of the name. There is also one from her dad, who does not have the H. Even weirder, the mom with the H mentions daughter and husband by name in the tweet...both without the H. I don't have a clue what's going on, but they seem like a fun family.FIBA is not at fault here, it is USA basketball that is responsible for both her uniform and the official roster.
USA Women's U17 World Cup Team
www.usab.com
Are you sure she doesn't spell it Umeh? Her AAU team the Maryland Belles also has her listed as Umeh and list her parents name as well.
Kennedy Umeh Maryland Belles Basketball Profile
The player profile of Elena Blanding basketball player on the Maryland Belles AAU Girls Basketball team. The Maryland Belles are an Amateur Athletic Girls Basketball Program rooted in the Greater Baltimore area. The Philadelphia Belles, Inc. is the parent organization for the Maryland Belles.marylandbelles.com
I think Donovan is in a class by herself athletically at the wing position. Don’t disagree about the shooting chops, though.
