U19 Egypt vs USA

[Childhood]

Azzi really shoots very well. And her T/O is well controlled. Can't wait to see Azzi plays with the team in Nov.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Azzi has great stats for her minutes played. A stat that I also like is that she's only committed one Personal Foul. She is playing defense and only having one foul means she's not reaching out to stop players which FIBA Ref call fouls when defenders reach out.

 

[oldude]

Does anyone know what happened to Jewel Spear from Wake Forest? She lit up Italy in the first game of the tournament and hasn’t played since. If you look at the FIBA box score for the Australia & Egypt games it simply states “Did not play - coach’s decision” next to her name.

 

[oldude]

I turn down the sound too. That damn horn drives me crazy. I’m sure others in attendance are annoyed too.

My wife watched a little of the game with me, long enough to comment, “that horn is really annoying.”

 

[Orangutan]

It's occurred to me watching this game that Citron may also make Brunelle way better. She's another big strong wing who has a good handle, rebounds and passes well, and has an inside/outside game. Defending one of those isn't too bad, but defending two is really tough.

For what it's worth, Brunelle posted on her Instagram a month ago that she has lost 33 pounds since last season.

I think that (and freedom from some nagging injuries that she had last year) will be the biggest source of improvement for her.

Having another credible credible 3 point threat with some size certainly should help, too.

The potential trio of Citron-Brunelle-Westbeld as 3-4-5 has some intriguing offensive possibilities.

 

[BBallF]

Next game against China Taipei is on at 11 this morning. Watch Azzi's defense.

 

[Carnac]

Azzi has great stats for her minutes played. A stat that I also like is that she's only committed one Personal Foul. She is playing defense and only having one foul means she's not reaching out to stop players which FIBA Ref call fouls when defenders reach out.

Unlike Paige who I was skeptical of coming in this time last year with respect to her ability to play and stand out at this level against Division 1 elite competition, I have no such reservations about Azzi.

Every comment or personal observation I’ve read about her ALL say the same thing, “she’s the real deal.” Some say she’s at least as good as Paige if not better. Even Geno has said she’s better and stronger than he thought she was, and is excited to watch and coach her this year. I’m thoroughly convinced that Azzi and Paige will perform as expected, and consistently be worth the price of admission.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

From not playing at all to playing more than anyone else. She must be special.

Was she injured? If not, I would need to know why that would happen. I would expect that she would play and start, but maybe there's a legit reason. We KNOW...it's not lack of talent or international experience.

 

[donalddoowop]

Was she injured? If not, I would need to know why that would happen. I would expect that she would play and start, but maybe there's a legit reason. We KNOW...it's not lack of talent or international experience.

I don't know the reason.

 

[donalddoowop]

For what it's worth, Brunelle posted on her Instagram a month ago that she has lost 33 pounds since last season.

I think that (and freedom from some nagging injuries that she had last year) will be the biggest source of improvement for her.

Having another credible credible 3 point threat with some size certainly should help, too.

The potential trio of Citron-Brunelle-Westbeld as 3-4-5 has some intriguing offensive possibilities.

Double credible. That is some three point threat.

 

[MilfordHusky]

For what it's worth, Brunelle posted on her Instagram a month ago that she has lost 33 pounds since last season.

I think that (and freedom from some nagging injuries that she had last year) will be the biggest source of improvement for her.

Having another credible credible 3 point threat with some size certainly should help, too.

The potential trio of Citron-Brunelle-Westbeld as 3-4-5 has some intriguing offensive possibilities.

I don't know what Sam's problem was last year, but the excess weight made her less effective. I'm happy to hear that she has lost it.