UConn Freshmen/Commits: C. Collier, Coombs, AEH, Gordon, Walker

[MilfordHusky]

Coombs 5'8"? Where are you getting that from? Last I heard she was Bria Hartley's height.

Yeah, but that gives us no info at all.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Some detail on Meg:

7-14 shooting overall, 6-11 inside the arc, 1-3 from the arc, 7-8 on FTs, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block.

Very roughly for the season, she is shooting 50% overall, 35% from the arc, and 90% from the line. I'll take my chances on her at the FT line anytime.

Her team led 41-28 at the half, but had a very bad (5-20) third quarter.

 

[MilfordHusky]

To be more precise on Meg's season shooting stats ... She sat out a rout and has played 5 games. Monacan is 6-0 and ranked 10th nationally. Norcross was rated 6th before their loss to Monacan.

2-pt. FGs: 41-77 for .532

3-pt. FGs: 8-27 for .297

Overall: 49-104 for .471

FTs: 32-35 for .914 (note that she is getting 7 FTAs per game despite sitting out late in some games)

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Finally! a couple of Charli Collier updates.

Collier scored 24 points last Friday (12/16) and 30 points in 3 quarters played on Monday (12/19). Barbers Hill won both games in routs.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Crescom Classic from Wednesday (12/21)

Mikayla Coombs led Wesleyan to victory:

25 points ( 9-21 FG, 1-4 3-PT, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 3 steals

Wesleyan (GA) vs Ferguson Senior (FL) (12-21-16 at Myrtle Beach (SC) Convention Center)

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Megan Walker and Monacan advanced to the Crescom Classic title game on Wednesday (12/21).

Walker was held in check from the field (3-10) but hit 11-12 free throws, all in the 2nd half, to finish with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/21

We'll get the matchup we wanted after Winder-Barrow edged South Shore 48-46 Wednesday. They will face Monacan for the Crescom title tomorrow.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 24 points (8-13 FG, 8-9 FT), 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals

Winder-Barrow (GA) vs South Shore (NY) (12-21-16 at Myrtle Beach (SC) Convention Center)

 

[Billybonggg]

Walker, 17 pt. 8 rebounds, 11/12 FT leads Monacan against 6-4, and #1 2017 post Olivia Adoba-Nelson in the finals. Coombs, loser to that team by 5, had 25 pt., 13 rebounds, 6/7 FT to lead her team into the 3rd place game. Megan lost more height. I'll now say 5-11 1/2. On the first 5 possessions, she played high post, corner, low post, right guard, point. Very versatile.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Megan Walker and Monacan advanced to the Crescom Classic title game on Wednesday (12/21).

Walker was held in check from the field (3-10) but hit 11-12 free throws, all in the 2nd half, to finish with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Meg's shooting was 3-7 inside the arc and 0-3 outside the arc. She added 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. She continues to shoot over 90% on FTs.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Rough finale for Mikayla Coombs today (12/22) at the Crescom Classic. 8 points, 2 steals on 3-10 shooting as Wesleyan lost their 5th place game.

Coombs did get named to the tourney team beforehand though.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Megan Walker and Monacan won the Crescom tourney after defeating Winder-Barrow 54-49 in a game that appears to have been pretty ugly. Monacan got outshot 41% to 29% but had 22 more field goal attempts.

Walker was 8-25 from the field, finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.

I'm guessing Olivia Nelson-Ododa was swarmed as she had just 7 FG attempts and 8 turnovers. She did score 16 points and grab a staggering 22 rebounds.

Monacan (VA) vs Winder-Barrow (GA) (12-22-16 at Myrtle Beach (SC) Convention Center)

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Megan Walker and Monacan won the Crescom tourney after defeating Winder-Barrow 54-49

Despite her struggles the last two games Walker was still named tourney MVP.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

While Walker was named MVP of the Crescom Classic, Olivia Nelson-Ododa was named the most outstanding player. Jim Fuller has more details and cumulative stats:

The New Haven Register Blogs: Elm City to Eagleville: UConn signee Megan Walker leads Monacan to CBHI title

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/22

Andra Espinoza-Hunter scored 30 points and added 6 rebounds in an OT win for Ossining Thursday.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/22

Andra Espinoza-Hunter scored 30 points and added 6 rebounds in an OT win for Ossining Thursday.

Lots of highlights in the video below. E-H is #2 in purple.

Highlights: Ossining 86, Ursuline 79 - OT (12/22/16) - News 12 Varsity

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Mikayla Coombs was reportedly doubled most of the game yesterday (12/22) which might explain her struggles.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A recap of Monacan's journey to the Crescom title:

People get ready, there is a train a comin’ | RVA Game Break

 

[Billybonggg]

Megan Walker the QB. It could have turned out Nelson Odoba the MVP and her team wins, late in the game. Down five, and weaving through traffic, Megan Walker makes a long three. A steal, and instant replay. So, in ten seconds, from down five to up one- sounds very UCONNish to me. With seconds left, Megan is set to in-bound the ball under her own basket against a furious full-court press. She looks around, up-fakes her defender, and launches a full-court rainbow that settles into the arms of her teammate. She's immediately fouled and that was about the game.

 

[Charliebball]

12/22

Andra Espinoza-Hunter scored 30 points and added 6 rebounds in an OT win for Ossining Thursday.

would love to know how many shots she is taking to reach these lofty scoring totals...........

 

[dtbtbtb]

MW is very much Maya like...

 

[MilfordHusky]

MW is very much Maya like...

Yeah, she doesn't have Maya's personality, but she's about the same height and very agile. Maya was stronger and had a better 3-point shot, but Meg has a better handle and is a superior FT shooter. She also gets to the line a lot. Her shot reminds me of Ray Allen's a little.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

she doesn't have Maya's personality

Care to elaborate? Just curious.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Care to elaborate? Just curious.

I don't know about Megan, but Maya's inner drive, quiet confidence, personal pride, work ethic, and humility made her one of a kind.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I don't know about Megan, but Maya's inner drive, quiet confidence, personal pride, work ethic, and humility made her one of a kind.

We don't know much about MW I guess, other than her game.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Walker's not as explosive athletically as Maya was.