Great point! I am just trying to make logic out of sending UCONN out West instead of keeping them close to home for ticket sales.
Exactly. It's not like I expected UConn in Albany just because they are super special or whatever.
Yes and since they've changed that attendance has not been great. The women's game can't ignore regional interest as much as people like Deb Antonelli have been clamoring for it. They might get away with it in Albany between the inclusion SC and and also Clark but UCLA fans are not going to have that many fans fly all away across the country. IMO the other regions are really going to have tons of empty seats with the exception of a few teams games.
If the circus comes to Portland, OR the fans will show up in mass to see Paige and her teammates.
I hope you're right. But even if our fans show up in respectable numbers it won't be enough to fill the arena. The other teams fans have to go as well.
There will be thousands of young girls who worship Paige showing up, with their parents, hoping for an autograph and/or selfie. It happens everywhere she plays. She is a rockstar and every bit as much of a draw as Clark.
Wrong thread. This is about UConn’s Portland bracket. Try the General board
I don’t understand. How could you have bought Albany tickets not realizing that there was a decent chance we wouldn’t end up playing there? It’s not like we were a top 5 team all year.
I bought the tickets when they first came out and thought there was a solid chance we'd be put in Albany. You don't have to be a top 5 team to be put there.
I understand, but there is always a risk. That’s why I choose not to buy tickets early. Hope you can go and see some great women’s basketball or sell them and make some $$.
With Paige, KK, Nika, and Shade, I have no doubt this year they'll attack and break any and every variation of press tht they'll encounter.....Geno will have them more thn ready. Can't Wait!
Gotta love moms. Way to go, Mom. Go to the game and enjoy. Rock the UConn gear and help continue to grow the game. I am making that drive to South Bend (from Minneapolis) to watch ND host their games. I don't like none of those teams but to help grow the game. I am there!Unfortunately my mom still wants to go ... If it were just me I'd already be selling to the highest bidder.
Perfect for our tourney chances. Not so much for our whiney ticket holders. Been there, done that and ended up seeing some great basketball but sadly w/o Uconn. Done it the other way too (much more enjoyable).
There should be no easy game for UCONN. I fear and respect any/each opponent. Other years we're a juggenraut. This year's version is a "Survive and Advance" team. If they can -one game at a time in which a loss can come anywhere from rd 1 and up the survival path. IMO they are a low-floor high-ceiling team.
This team has not shown anything to indicate they have a high ceiling imo
Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards.
They haven’t both shown up in a big game this year. Paige fades to the background against the better teams this year so I don’t see it with them. Not Georgia Amoore m/Liz Kitley level or Clark/Cizano level duo that can take their teams far unfortunately. I think our ceiling is pretty low.
They are two All-Americans with a history of showing in big games. When UCONN was a juggernaut I'd always have some trepidation for a 1st team A/A (especially in which she could be the best player on the court) and a prior A/A like Edwards. Two highly experienced players.
Exactly. I blame the popularity of WCBB for UConn not being in Albany. No need now for attendance considerations. Plus it's a little harder with 2 sites instead of 4 to attempt to make the tournament more regional (it's still called a "region" wouldcha know...).
I would draft Paige in the 1st “one” pick if she came out for the draft this year…..just sayin…
We’re doomed!!!
