UConn-SCSU postgame thread

[AgStatesman]

Since none of the freshmen have played a single college game yet, I’m going to wait 5 or so games before chiming in. Any critique now, positive or negative is way way way premature.

 

[LarryLegend]

Perhaps this was the plan, based on the fact that she had back surgery this past summer?

if that was the plan, must just be coincidence that it was the same as the plan for the last two years

 

[Bama fan]

You are watching the Alabama football game.

We hold these truths to be self evident...

 

[The deacon]

So you are a freshman playing in your first game, and Coach chooses you for the interviews, sitting between 2 All-Americans. That's a rather heady beginning!

Azzi's not there yet, Milford, much as we all expect her to be... I'd agree, from Ashlynn's perspective, the sensation likely would have been as if Azzi had already achieved that distinction.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Azzi's not there yet, Milford, much as we all expect her to be... I'd agree, from Ashlynn's perspective, the sensation likely would have been as if Azzi had already achieved that distinction.

Edwards is not there yet either. She was honorable mention AA.

 

[oldude]

Edwards is not there yet either. She was honorable mention AA.

AP 3rd team

 

[Fairfield Fan]

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Is there a replay available of the game?

 

[Conndog]

Is there a replay available of the game?

It’s on YouTube already

 

[JoePgh]

Is there a replay available of the game?

Yes, you can find it by searching on YouTube. You have to fast-forward through commercial breaks, however, since the editing that we have become accustomed to was not done for this replay.

 

[wingsfan055]

My biggest takeaway: Brady and KK are ready to contribute and that along with health will probably determine our Title chances.

 

[ctbbfn]

Yes, you can find it by searching on YouTube. You have to fast-forward through commercial breaks, however, since the editing that we have become accustomed to was not done for this replay.

Also available on UConn+

 

[Bills Fan]

There seems to be a very wide (though not unanimous) reaction that my original post on the game, third post in this thread, was a negative report deserving of the moderator's retort "other than that, Mr Lincoln, how was the play". I don't see that, at all, beyond some fairly mild disappointment in Amari's play.

If I have communicated poorly I would love to be enlightened by the objectors as to what I said that was so negative about the game. I certainly didn't feel that.

Agree with you and Amari does continue to demonstrate that she will not be a factor this year.

BTW the phrase is actually directed to Mrs. Lincoln, not Abe.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

And IMO Amari has to be ready to go against N. C. State
, i.e. not to reinjure/ upset her back. We need all our BIG GIRLS ready. NC ST has
6' 5", 6' 3", and 6' 3": River Baldwin, Mimi Collins, and Mallory Collier.

Zarathustra- - -NoCar State has size but they're not as athletic as our big girls!
IMO UCONN is too quick/athletic for NoCar State,
UCONN will win by at least 20 points!

 

[Redux]

the phrase is actually directed to Mrs. Lincoln, not Abe

... understandably, as Mr Lincoln was indisposed. But I quote 'em as I see 'em.

 

[Gordo]

Aubrey is the absolute perfect 6th woman! She is better suited for this all important role than any other player on the team! Although it is doubtful that Geno has made up his mind on a starting five yet, for me it's a genius move to start Caroline (or Nika for that matter) over her. In my opinion, if Caroline is healthy (and she apparently is) she belongs in that starting lineup without question! Aubrey can and does have the ability to ignite the team instantly (offensively or defensively).

 

[MilfordHusky]

Azzi's not there yet, Milford, much as we all expect her to be... I'd agree, from Ashlynn's perspective, the sensation likely would have been as if Azzi had already achieved that distinction.

Agreed that Azzi hasn't made college All-American yet, but she was a 3x (or 4x) All-American in high school and was a NPOY contender for a month last season. I have my fingers crossed this season for my local girl. I wrote my comment in vague terms.

 

[Redux]

Aubrey can and does have the ability to ignite the team instantly (offensively or defensively)

I agree Aubrey is on another level in this respect. Personally I think the team's quality depth argues for a more aggressive & fluid rotation but if it is to be 5 +1 (followed by +2 at lower minutes), as seems likely at this point, Aubrey is the +1.

 

[JonathanXIV]

AP 3rd team

Stand corrected. But not wall qualifying

Serious question, is a player on 2nd or 3rd team AA considered an All-American?

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Stand corrected. But not wall qualifying

Serious question, is a player on 2nd or 3rd team AA considered an All-American?

Yes

 

[boontonbomber]

I want to say that she may end up being a fan favorite, but KK is an amazing talent.

A real live slashing guard, who would start on my team.

 

[Bone Dog]

Prediction time:

We’ll probably see 5+2 in March. But against NC St and Md, I suspect we’ll see 5+4: Nika Azzi Paige Caroline Aaliyah + Ice Aubrey KK and Ashlynn. Qadence Inês and Amari will only see end of game minutes if it’s not close.

Once Ayanna comes back, PT will be distributed even more widely, since I expect she’ll come in before Ice in some games. In conference, i won’t be surprised to see 5+5, and if Qadence finds the range and learns to hit her spots it could become 5+6.

From what I saw yesterday, it looks like Geno is going to be cautious about letting Paige or Azzi, and maybe Caroline too, go over 20 mins. And he hinted at something similar for Aubrey. That means lots of minutes for the freshmen.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

Prediction time:

We’ll probably see 5+2 in March. But against NC St and Md, I suspect we’ll see 5+4: Nika Azzi Paige Caroline Aaliyah + Ice Aubrey KK and Ashlynn. Qadence Inês and Amari will only see end of game minutes if it’s not close.

Once Ayanna comes back, PT will be distributed even more widely, since I expect she’ll come in before Ice in some games. In conference, i won’t be surprised to see 5+5, and if Qadence finds the range and learns to hit her spots it could become 5+6.

From what I saw yesterday, it looks like Geno is going to be cautious about letting Paige or Azzi, and maybe Caroline too, go over 20 mins. And he hinted at something similar for Aubrey. That means lots of minutes for the freshmen.

I agree with this minus 5+2 in March. I think we’ll solidly be 5+3 in March because I think match up wise we’ll need to use KK, Ice and Caroline and Aubrey along with the core 4 starters.

 

[oldude]

Aubrey is the absolute perfect 6th woman! She is better suited for this all important role than any other player on the team! Although it is doubtful that Geno has made up his mind on a starting five yet, for me it's a genius move to start Caroline (or Nika for that matter) over her. In my opinion, if Caroline is healthy (and she apparently is) she belongs in that starting lineup without question! Aubrey can and does have the ability to ignite the team instantly (offensively or defensively).

I agree that Aubrey’s energy off the bench is exceptional. But I like to see her start for one reason. No other player on the team can create as much havoc at the point of the diamond press as Aubrey. We didn’t see much in the way of a press vs SCT. But I strongly suspect we will see a lot of pressure defense this season. Geno still has the image in his head of what tOSU did to UConn in the Sweet 16 last year. This year, he has the depth and talent to speed up opposing teams, force turnovers and generate easy transition baskets.

I have described Aubrey as a human vacuum. With her length and athleticism, she snatches basketballs out of the air like a spider grabbing a fly. Add Paige and Nika on the wings of the press and UConn has a pack of thieves ready to jump passing lanes and create havoc. I want to get back to a time when 1st qtr blowouts by the Huskies were SOP. Opponents never knew what hit them, and games were effectively over by the half.

 

[oldude]

Stand corrected. But not wall qualifying

Serious question, is a player on 2nd or 3rd team AA considered an All-American?

Making an AA team, any AA team, is one hell of an accomplishment. While it might not get you on the UConn HOH, I certainly consider 2nd, 3rd or even HM to signify that player as an AA.

 

[DEpup]

Aubrey is the absolute perfect 6th woman! She is better suited for this all important role than any other player on the team! Although it is doubtful that Geno has made up his mind on a starting five yet, for me it's a genius move to start Caroline (or Nika for that matter) over her. In my opinion, if Caroline is healthy (and she apparently is) she belongs in that starting lineup without question! Aubrey can and does have the ability to ignite the team instantly (offensively or defensively).

I think she will be 6th player after Geno's interview comments. He said he intends to do 3-4 minute bursts with her to try and keep her healthy. That doesn't lend itself to being a starter.