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Message: [QUOTE="LADan, post: 2430730, member: 993"] Some lunchtime rambling observations after getting to watch the Huskies play live for the first time since they last visited Pauley Pavilion (Shea Ralph may have been playing not coaching in that game). The game appeared very sloppy in person but UConn took way better advantage on all the loose balls and rebounds. UCLA had hustle going for them but they didn't get many of the 50-50s. Crystal Dangerfield played with way more confidence than what I saw on TV last season. On set plays on defense, she moved teammates to where they needed to be and she was mentally into every second of the game. When her shot is falling, I don't think there is anyone better on the court. Seeing her in person, I was very impressed how physically strong she looks. Napheesa Collier was awesome and her defense is something that I think she should get more credit. Whenever UConn needed a big bucket, Collier seemed to deliver. If I ever meet Megan Walker later in real life, I can mention I was at this game and I bet she will remember it. When she first came in, I thought she looked a tad lost and was basically getting the ball to her teammates on offense. Then, when she started dropping those 3s, the game was over. I have been looking forward to Azura 's game since she transferred. She is still figuring out the flow of things and doesn't look comfortable. But she definitely has talent and she has a presence you can't ignore when she is on the floor so I expect big things as the season progresses. Kia Nurse may be one of my favorite all-time Huskies. She never came off the floor and she hustles every minute. I think she hit the wall sometime during the fourth quarter but the game was in the bag by then so no big deal there. Which reminds me, besides Kobe Bryant, Donovan McNabb was also at the game last night. Lastly, when I took my kids to see the Huskies play at Pauley back in the late 90s, the place was dead. Last night it had a big game atmosphere with a ton of youth basketball teams filling out the stands. If last night was the third biggest crowd at Pauley for a UCLA women's game, I would be interested in knowing what other games have brought out even more folks. Maybe an NCAA tournament game. Go Huskies! [/QUOTE]

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