A few observations,
Paige Bueckers looks like a completely different person
Her increase in size and strength was kind of shocking
Even though it was a physical mismatch her ability to play through contact better than previous seasons
Was evident
Additionally, she didn’t show any signs of hesitation
Caroline seemed to be moving well an not showing signs of previous injuries
Was curious ito watch the freshman play
few thoughts
Ice Brady has excellent skills Was very impressed on a postop move, where she faked one way and pivoted, and came back to her right hand her off hand
Been a while, since Uconn has had a player with this kind ofpost up skills
She’s certainly physically ready to play the college game, but I suspect she may have a little trouble defensively guarding players away from the basket
Both kk Arnold and s shade and are also physically ready for the college game and are in a perfect position to be complementary players this year
Arnold has a great feel for the game displays lots of confidence and despite some things I’ve read that she plays only one speed it’s too fast. I didn’t see that today as she played very much under control and use change of pace very well.
My sense is that she can get by people very easily
Shade looks like she can really defend shoot it well enough and rebounds very well from the guard position
K Samuels seems to have good instincts
Potentially a good 3 pint shooter
The physical nature of the college game will be her challenge
Lots of players to talk about this season but to me it begins and ends with Paige Bueckers
And while I was somewhat surprised to hear Genos comments, that P B
Was a significantly better player than her freshman year after having seen her today. Hard to disagree.
Who knows how the season will turn out but it’s going to be a joy to watch them play
Paige Bueckers looks like a completely different person
Her increase in size and strength was kind of shocking
Even though it was a physical mismatch her ability to play through contact better than previous seasons
Was evident
Additionally, she didn’t show any signs of hesitation
Caroline seemed to be moving well an not showing signs of previous injuries
Was curious ito watch the freshman play
few thoughts
Ice Brady has excellent skills Was very impressed on a postop move, where she faked one way and pivoted, and came back to her right hand her off hand
Been a while, since Uconn has had a player with this kind ofpost up skills
She’s certainly physically ready to play the college game, but I suspect she may have a little trouble defensively guarding players away from the basket
Both kk Arnold and s shade and are also physically ready for the college game and are in a perfect position to be complementary players this year
Arnold has a great feel for the game displays lots of confidence and despite some things I’ve read that she plays only one speed it’s too fast. I didn’t see that today as she played very much under control and use change of pace very well.
My sense is that she can get by people very easily
Shade looks like she can really defend shoot it well enough and rebounds very well from the guard position
K Samuels seems to have good instincts
Potentially a good 3 pint shooter
The physical nature of the college game will be her challenge
Lots of players to talk about this season but to me it begins and ends with Paige Bueckers
And while I was somewhat surprised to hear Genos comments, that P B
Was a significantly better player than her freshman year after having seen her today. Hard to disagree.
Who knows how the season will turn out but it’s going to be a joy to watch them play

