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Based on what, exactly??She'll be back, watching her during warm-ups (no she didn't particpate) it was clear to me she knew she would be back. And soon.
Based on what, exactly??She'll be back, watching her during warm-ups (no she didn't particpate) it was clear to me she knew she would be back. And soon.
For the first time she was working on her ball handling the whole time during warm-ups, typically the injured players don't touch even touch a ball while watching and this seemed intentional. You could also see her with the trainer and CD in the background during Lou's interview after practice. It's pretty clear from Geno's comments this week (and how they played last night) that the focus is on physical and mental recovery until the NCAA tournament. I think they are banking on the practice time between Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament to integrate her back into the team with up to two weeks of uninterrupted practices.Based on what, exactly??
Don't agree about the BE. We win it. Everyone will be tired, not just us. It evens the playing field.For the first time she was working on her ball handling the whole time during warm-ups, typically the injured players don't touch even touch a ball while watching and this seemed intentional. You could also see her with the trainer and CD in the background during Lou's interview after practice. It's pretty clear from Geno's comments this week (and how they played last night) that the focus is on physical and mental recovery until the NCAA tournament. I think they are banking on the practice time between Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament to integrate her back into the team with up to two weeks of uninterrupted practices.
My guess is she starts full practices after the regular season ends. Don't think she is available to play for the Big East Tournament (think we lose early) but she warms up with the team then and starts playing again in the first round of the tournament.
I would rather two extra days of rest and prep personally.Don't agree about the BE. We win it. Everyone will be tired, not just us. It evens the playing field.
'Nika seems like the person who will be the first to admit her own shortcomings', nothing contradictory here we all know Nika never fouls!Well.....except for fouls.
Thanks for that info. I hope you are right!For the first time she was working on her ball handling the whole time during warm-ups, typically the injured players don't touch even touch a ball while watching and this seemed intentional. You could also see her with the trainer and CD in the background during Lou's interview after practice. It's pretty clear from Geno's comments this week (and how they played last night) that the focus is on physical and mental recovery until the NCAA tournament. I think they are banking on the practice time between Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament to integrate her back into the team with up to two weeks of uninterrupted practices.
My guess is she starts full practices after the regular season ends. Don't think she is available to play for the Big East Tournament (think we lose early) but she warms up with the team then and starts playing again in the first round of the tournament.
No one mentioned that " you can't bring energy when there is none left." It is like stepping on the gas pedal, when you are out of petrol. Geno alluded to that when he said, " the players have to find a different way to get themselves pumped up." They have already drawn down all known reserves. When you have just run a marathon, it is really hard to run a 10K right after. What I wish a reporter had asked was, " Geno ...you mentioned that there is no one on the bench who can score points.......but didn't Patterson averaged 26 per game in HS? Why can't she score points? Why won't she ever create or take a shot?
Developing bench players is a two way street. The coaches instill the practice habits, offense/defensive philosophies, etc, however the players have an equal responsibility in understanding the expectations and execution of said items.I wonder why UConn doesn’t develop its bench & play them more minutes. When you see top teams (Stanford, SC etc), they seem to play 3-5 bench players. Yes, we have fewer players, but Patterson & DeBerry could benefit with playing time.
our Bench IS playing. Its our starters sitting on the bench. Amari, Ines and Patterson are the reserves after the bench players. And Div 1 isnt High School like Browns said. Not even close.I wonder why UConn doesn’t develop its bench & play them more minutes. When you see top teams (Stanford, SC etc), they seem to play 3-5 bench players. Yes, we have fewer players, but Patterson & DeBerry could benefit with playing time.