U19 USA vs Italy - Tuesday's game

[Wbbfan1]

Megan Walker has a nice looking shot, if she gets more consistent as she gets older, she'll be a dominant player. As expected for a HS player her defense needs significant improvement.

 

[Alydar]

The only really positive thing about the US today is that they are dominating the boards.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Crystal goes to the bench 5:33 left with USA having a 13 point lead. 58-45

Short Rest for Crystal she's back in the game at 4:27 left.

 

[Nuyoika]

Ruthie plays like she hasn't fully grown into her body yet.

 

[Carnac]

USA wins it 66-49.

 

[eebmg]

Crystal had 9 assists (most in 2nd half) and only 1 TO. More assists if others hit some bunny's

 

[Wbbfan1]

USA Wins 66-49 due to their 3rd quarter dominant performance. That's were the game was decided.

Lack luster 4th quarter as USA only scored 14 points to Italy's 10

Live Stats: FIBA Live Statistics

Crystal and Tyesha Harris (So Carolina) left USA players. Each with 11 points. Joyner Holmes had 9 pts Megan Walker with 6 points.

Since I mentioned her earlier, I thought Joyner Holmes played much better in 2nd half.

 

[WiseOne]

U guys sound like spoiled little babies...let the young ladies play and learn from their mistakes! It's summer for goodness sake! Get over it...congrats on another win USA!!!

 

[BigBird]

66-49 final. USA did much better in third and most of fourth periods. Crystal was a difference maker.

The good news: They won
The bad news: They need to get better very soon.

 

[BigBird]

U guys sound like spoiled little babies...let the young ladies play and learn from their mistakes! It's summer for goodness sake! Get over it...congrats on another win USA!!!

I don't know if you were actually watching the game, but it is the consensus of those of us who were that our favorites did not acquit themselves particularly well. Sorry to bring rain to your summer picnic.

 

[Rixxx]

Anybody notice how tight the rims are? I am still sensitive to rims since FF.

 

[Wbbfan1]

USA next plays Puerto Rico in the one and done Round. Listed as the first game tomorrow, so it may be an approx 7:30 AM Start

Besides the USA game, the Italy vs Spain game could be interesting for us fans.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Most of us were only saying what the coaches were probably saying to the players. USA players definitely weren't playing up to their potential. It was not just the poor shooting it was the lack of ball movement and getting called for silly fouls by being out of position. If they play like they did in the 1st half, they won't beat Russia. The goal for the team and players is to bring back the Gold Medal. They're not in Italy for a Vacation.

U guys sound like spoiled little babies...let the young ladies play and learn from their mistakes! It's summer for goodness sake! Get over it...congrats on another win USA!!!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I just want to add my personal thanks to the butt wad with the air horn; you made watching a truly memorable experience.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Through 3 games Walker is 13-24 (54%) on twos, 1-8 (12%) from three, and 1-4 from the foul line.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Through 3 games Walker is 13-24 (54%) on twos, 1-8 (12%) from three, and 1-4 from the foul line.

The FT shooting is an anomaly. She's usually at about 80%.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Check out the guns!

USA U19 Women Top Italy 66-49, Head Into Round of 16 Undefeated

 

[donalddoowop]

USA Wins 66-49 due to their 3rd quarter dominant performance. That's were the game was decided.

Lack luster 4th quarter as USA only scored 14 points to Italy's 10

Live Stats: FIBA Live Statistics

Crystal and Tyesha Harris (So Carolina) left USA players. Each with 11 points. Joyner Holmes had 9 pts Megan Walker with 6 points.

Since I mentioned her earlier, I thought Joyner Holmes played much better in 2nd half.

Thanks for mentioning Holmes. I was going to ask if she was at the tournament. I could not tell what player she was. What is her number? Harris from SC looks good offensively and CD is making some really good passes. It is certainly not from of a lack of talent but no one player so far, has stood out from the rest of the players, imo. Maybe one will in upcoming games.

 

[Carnac]

I read all of the comments. I concur with most of your observations. I thought it was just me. The USA coaches had to going crazy during the game. Our girls were not playing like the elite players they are supposed to be.

Half the the points Italy scored were uncontested. At times, our defense was nonexistent.

I made the same observation as another poster. Crystal is the only serviceable pg on the team. The coach can't take her out for long periods of time. The entire tenor of the game changes when she comes out.

Make no mistake about it, Dangerous is the leader and COO of the team during their games. You can tell, the other players willingly defer to her.

 

[TitleTown]

U guys sound like spoiled little babies...let the young ladies play and learn from their mistakes! It's summer for goodness sake! Get over it...congrats on another win USA!!!

So talking about women's basketball on a women's basketball forum is sounding like "spoiled little babies"? What do you suggest we talk about?

 

[TitleTown]

Through 3 games Walker is 13-24 (54%) on twos, 1-8 (12%) from three, and 1-4 from the foul line.

Her consistency from the outside is one of the few areas in her game that she really needs to work on.

 

[donalddoowop]

Her consistency from the outside is one of the few areas in her game that she really needs to work on.

I believe if she improves on her consistency she will become an elite player. I'm feel sure her decision making and shot selection will improve greatly at Uconn.

 

[CocoHusky]

Chennedy Carter is gonna be a real handful in the SEC. They should have the guards switching on screens not chasing. Italy has a very simple game plan, spread USA out and go 1 v 1.

Chennedy Carter is a maddening player to watch. She is clearly gifted offensively but displays so little effort ( actually no effort) when her assigned person does not have the ball. Body language aside she needs to be coached up on putting in some work before her player gets the ball and the concept of actually being in a position to help her teammates defensively.

 

[donalddoowop]

Chennedy Carter is a maddening player to watch. She is clearly gifted offensively but displays so little effort ( actually no effort) when her assigned person does not have the ball. Body language aside she needs to be coached up on putting in some work before her player gets the ball and the concept of actually being in a position to help her teammates defensively.

On what SEC team will she be playing?

 

[CocoHusky]

Megan Walker has a nice looking shot, if she gets more consistent as she gets older, she'll be a dominant player. As expected for a HS player her defense needs significant improvement.

Through 3 games Walker is 13-24 (54%) on twos, 1-8 (12%) from three, and 1-4 from the foul line.

The FT shooting is an anomaly. She's usually at about 80%.

Then MW 54% shooting from the floor would be an anomaly also. It's a nice improvement above her HS and previous USA basketball shooting numbers. We have debated this before, IMO MW's feet are not square to the basket on her shot and in this tournament her shot seems flatter than I can remember. The last time we debated this one poster said that that new fangled way kids are being taught to shoot these days- to which I cannot relate.