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This was the second place team in the big East playing at home. Are we that good or is the league really bad this year? We could win every game by 40-50 points it seems.
 
oldude said:
A couple thoughts on today’s game:
  • It can be frustrating playing a methodical team like SJ that tries to slow down the game to a snail’s pace. I thought the Huskies demonstrated good discipline at both ends of the court, not rushing on offense and staying locked in on defense.
  • The Huskies came out scorching hot from the arc as Nika, Paige and Ashlynn collectively buried 5 x 3’s in the 1st qtr, and then again in the 2nd half with the trio knocking down another 3 x 3’s. When you start off the game and the 2nd half like that, it sucks the air out of your opponent.
  • Speaking of sucking the air out of your opponent, once again UConn’s defense was suffocating, particularly in the 2nd qtr, when the Huskies held the Red Storm to just 7 pts. Nika barely allowed Drake to breathe, limiting her to just 2 baskets on 3 shots. Coming into today, Drake averaged almost 20 ppg on 17 shots per game.
  • More really, really good PT from Ice who continues to get comfortable on the court playing with her teammates. A little sloppy in the 4th qtr, but overall Ice has to take a lot of confidence from today’s game.
  • Paige had maybe the most efficient 22 pts I can ever remember, on just 9 shots. But I won’t say it….I won’t say it….Ahh, the hell I won’t. How many shots would the kid from Iowa need to score 22? ;):cool::D:rolleyes:
  • I was really hoping for an. “Everybody Eats” game, but Ines decided she wanted an assist for UConn’s last basket, rather than scoring herself. I guess I can live with that.
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Excellent post, Oldude, although I'm not sure about your reference to "the kid from Iowa?"

Regardless of what someone in Iowa is doing, I'm definitely with you that it was great today to see Paige back with her shot in synch.

The past two games, she'd shot 10 of 24 from the floor, and just 2 of 11 from three... that was very unlike Paige, so it was fun to see her back as the Paige Bueckers we all love and so appreciate!
 
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Was able to catch the game in person at UBS arena. The venue only sold tickets for one side of the lower bowl, and none behind the baskets. The one half was probably 90% full, the other 0%. Made for a really strange atmosphere as from a viewers perspective, the arena was completely empty.
 
Rb335 said:
Was able to catch the game in person at UBS arena. The venue only sold tickets for one side of the lower bowl, and none behind the baskets. The one half was probably 90% full, the other 0%. Made for a really strange atmosphere as from a viewers perspective, the arena was completely empty.
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Thanks for explaining the strange picture on my tv.
 
I watched today's game without paying attention to the live stats. I was shocked that after the start of the game that we weren't up 20 by the end of the 1st quarter. But we made up for it by game's end.
Only a couple things about the players. The first 7 players played very well. I was confused about the play of Inês and Amari, especially after their efforts in the Providence game. Today Inês appeared determined to be a facilitator and forgot about putting the ball in the net. This is fine but I think if she is going to play the last 11 minutes of a game, she needs to be an all round player on both ends of the court. What to say about Amari? After the effort she showed last game, it seemed to me that she entered the game in a funk. She didn't seem to be focused but then made a basket and I was hoping for another good effort from then on. Her stats included 4 TOs, 1 foul and no rebounds or blocks (she had a couple chances). I think overall, she played kind bad. I keep hoping for so much more from these 2.
 
I liked the game because they won. They are not the greatest teaam in the world but certainly good enough to overwelm SJ. Really glad to see Ice have a great game to build her self confidence. Games like this give everyone good self confidence because they play, score and win. Unfortunately, everytime they made an error in judgement or a mistake, SJ was not good enough to take advantage of this at the moment. As I said,, I really like it when they win.
 
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HuskyNan said:
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For me the best part of this clip was near the end, after Geno noted the high number of assists:

“We are now playing with [Paige], as opposed to enjoying watching her play like we did in November.” Then, muttering: “I didn't enjoy watching her play in November, I'll tell you that right now,” followed by some characteristically colorful Geno-speak :D
 
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MSGRET said:
Ice had a very productive game but she needs to slow it down a bit, as well as Amari. They had a combined 10 of UConn's 15 TO's.
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After one turnover in the 4th qtr, Ice was clearly frustrated and didn’t run back down the court very hard on D. Geno took her out of the game, talked to her on the bench and put her back in the game. It was a small but important coaching reminder from Geno to a young player with great potential.
 
An absolute pleasure watching this. What an amazing fun game.


1-- Again - it really is amazing how well KK and Ashlynn they play off of each other. Throw in Q's athleticism and there are times during the game I find myself yelling out "wow." They remain remarkable.

2--- Paige's flow was surreal.

3-- A few years ago I recall Geno lamenting that the Offense sputtered a lot because they didn't have enough shooters. I was sort of expecting Azzi and Caroline this year along with Paige and Nika being decent to have an incredibly strong perimeter game (even Aaliyah hits outside shots.). It's remarkable that I'm seeing it even without Azzi and Caroline. .

4-- I love Kara and Meg-- love them. But I was a guard and prefer guard play. They obviously don't. I'd like to know the context that they say Geno doesn't like Ice taking fallaways. OFC you don't want that to be her signature move. But she took it once and she hit it. Other times she has taken it-- - it's a soft shot. She has the sweetest touch for a big as a frosh that UCONN has had in a long time. and we know Geno has no issue yanking bench players for taking crummy shots. The point is I don't feel that shot is that bad. I feel it's a good countermove shot. Take it once to twice a game. If she shows she can hit it-- why not?

As far as Ice -- again I love Kara - love her but in postgame they showed a highlight of Ice hitting a 15 footer. She was slightly disappointed that that was the highlight. She had to remark that she wanted inside. She is absolutely right that Ice needs to know how to use her size to score inside. However- I am more excited with the outside shot. Ice's inside game will be defensible vs some quality teams. But her outside shot will always be available. If she shows she can hit that consistently, UCONN is near indefensible (provided other teammates perform as they have.).
 
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