UConn-Oregon State postgame thread

[oldude]

Seems

If you've got the (very good) players -- and UConn (and South Carolina have them -- play them early on. The rotation will take care of itself later on. Signed: a fan of a team that has 7 functional players.

Seems like many BY’ers are terrified of 2 of ND’s 7 players, specifically Miles & Hidalgo.

 

[Centerstream]

I'm late to the party this morning so please excuse me if this horse was already beaten...
Last night, in the Chat I believe, it was mentioned that Ayanna was in uniform. Has this been confirmed, and if so, any news from Geno about her? (I have missed any pressers).

 

[Dillon77]

Seems

Seems like many BY’ers are terrified of 2 of ND’s 7 players, specifically Miles & Hidalgo.

This is understandable.
(I went to the Lafayette game and Miles is moving very well post-surgery and rehab. Hidalgo, well, typical focused warp speed.)

As an ND fan but veteran UConn observer, I hold UConn's overall approach and cohesiveness in utmost respect. It's a Geno/Chris trait.
Individually, there's seemingly always Paige. And I'm watching Sarah Strong...whew...pay dirt, UConn.

 

[HuskyNan]

Are we now discussing the Notre Dame or still on OSU?

 

[DEpup]

I listened to the game on the radio. BTW-I really enjoyed the two announcers. I may in the future employ a radio and muted TV approach with some TV announcers.

I got the feeling that Geno definitely wanted to get Azzi's rust off and her going no matter how many shots it took as well as getting Jana back on track after her 0 for America FDU game.

I also got the feeling that he wanted some film for Allie and Q so he could get some defensive messages across or maybe get them playing time on the trip since probably won't see them much tomorrow night?

Did folks who watched the game get the same feeling? It's the only way I can explain why Geno wasn't irate with the second half performance.

 

[uconnfan68]

I listened to the game on the radio. BTW-I really enjoyed the two announcers. I may in the future employ a radio and muted TV approach with some TV announcers.

I got the feeling that Geno definitely wanted to get Azzi's rust off and her going no matter how many shots it took as well as getting Jana back on track after her 0 for America FDU game.

I also got the feeling that he wanted some film for Allie and Q so he could get some defensive messages across or maybe get them playing time on the trip since probably won't see them much tomorrow night?

Did folks who watched the game get the same feeling? It's the only way I can explain why Geno wasn't irate with the second half performance.

He knows they're very young, and he's picking his battles.

 

[Jim]

Last night, in the Chat I believe, it was mentioned that Ayanna was in uniform. Has this been confirmed, and if so, any news from Geno about her? (I have missed any pressers).

The last I saw was that Yanna was cleared for some activities but not yet full 5x5. It was reported that she played on the scout team to help prepare for OSU.

 

[Geew1992]

I'm late to the party this morning so please excuse me if this horse was already beaten...
Last night, in the Chat I believe, it was mentioned that Ayanna was in uniform. Has this been confirmed, and if so, any news from Geno about her? (I have missed any pressers).

Yes. She been doing warm-ups and is practicing. Aubrey was as well. Not sure about contact which is the final activity before game play. I think it's just a mater of time

 

[Geew1992]

Geno really can't catch a break from ya'll. He doesn't play his bench you complain. He plays his bench you complain.

 

[Geew1992]

 

[DefenseBB]

I want him to give them a “real” chance….

Inserting Cheli or Q with the rest of the starters for 5 minutes. That’s what I want to see.

Ok but why do you want to see them
Specifically inserted with the starters vs Jana, Azzi, KK or Allie?

I don’t see what “unique” skill set either of those two have to warrant this specific action. Jana is a 6’5” true post player who can change the dynamic on the floor. Azzi is working her way back into the starting lineup and needs to work specifically with all the starters (Paige, Sarah, Ice) to see her skills sharpen and how she can mesh with them. KK brings the energy, defensive speed, ball handling and transition game (and in my view should be starting over Chen anyway).

While I like Cheli for her size and aptitude, I am not seeing anything that screams “urgent need” for her assimilation with the starters. She has an ok shot, seems to be doing well with the team defensive assignments but I just don’t see her as a game changer. Same for Q, she has upside but she still commits too many mistakes to justify more time with the starters than any of the others.

You can’t keep 3 or 4 starters on the floor the whole game to Just get reps for you 9th, 10th and 11th players (soon to be 11th, 12th, 13th when Aubrey and Ayanna are ready).
Maybe Cheli can become a “lock down defender” with her size and acumen. Q might develop into the sniper we could use but her other lapses hamper that.
What say you as to you pine for this?

 

[hookshot]

Seems

Seems like many BY’ers are terrified of 2 of ND’s 7 players, specifically Miles & Hidalgo.

Those 2 are a given but there is Paige and KK (defensively anyway) to match up. The problem with fully matching up with ND is that Citron is a great player, Koval looks superior (at this point) to Jana/Brady. Westbeld may not necessarily be better than Strong but far more experienced. I'd say ND has the strongest 8 player rotation in the country. Now if we had a fully healthy AZZI, Griffen, Ducharme then the talent / experience edge moves back to Uconn. But, we do not even have a 100% AZZI yet, so December 12th may come a little too early for us, but we'll se how it goes in November. In any event, it will be the strongest final four that we have seen in several years