You mean the one that CW, Paige and Azzi sat watching from the sidelines?
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I think the keys are CW coming through with her potential and turning her hunger into production – delivering on that amazing skill set we know she has. Other key, freeing up Azzi. NC State was on her like glue. You could see it better at the game than on TV, but they had a player within inches of her all the time. That made it difficult to get her the ball, yet alone get off a shot – even with her quick release. Paige will be Paige – and we need that. ONO and AE are smart kids. We just need to hope they don't let emotions get the better of them because that can lead to silly fouls. Off the bench – If E's shots go down, we are in great shape. Other magic off of the bench is Caroline. Given her playing time lately, how much has the Tree prepared for her. If she has an awakening like Paige did last game, we are golden. She can be so effective under the basket. Okay, so I just reread this and wonder whether it's really all just a bunch gibberish. Who knows? I just can't want for the game to start and then end with our ladies smiling and the Cardinal ladies stunned.
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I was complimenting Liv, she had a terrific game with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while holding Sabally to 7 points. She's able to step up when she's needed against 6'5 and 6'7You mean the one that CW, Paige and Azzi sat watching from the sidelines?
I know, and you are 100% correct. I just could not resist reminding both UConn and Stanford fans, that had Paige, Azzi, and Christyn had played in that game, Liv’s stats would have been even better. As it was, Ducharme also had 22pts in that game as well.
She often dribbles the ball up as a point guard/forward. This is where Nika can do damage. To a lesser degree, but hopefully quite successfully, Paige, Azzi and/or CW.
Jones is 6’1”, and can jump, Nika would have her hands full and then some. Ducharme is the one who should be guarding Jones. Nika might be useful on Jones in the open court, but in the half court forget it.
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So we agree. I’d just say “would” instead of “may”. We’ll find out soon enough!
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I think Jones’s first step beats Caroline every time. Nika being smaller at least can get get in her face, literally, and disrupt her more than anyone else.
As far as Caroline’s defensive talents go, you don’t know what you are talking about.
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UConn has come so far this year, everything considering. The Final 4 is a miracle. I think it's going to be super hard to beat Stanford. A lot has to happen that really hasn't happened so far:
Charity stripe? We all know how bad this has been this year, not sure how we can expect them to suddenly go 100%, but that's what will be required.
3's? Need probably a dozen, for real. Whether Paige, Azzi, CD, CW - they need 10-12, at least.
Foul trouble - Yeah, with Dorka out, this could be a BIG issue, quick. PUN intended.
Shut down defense, with actually guarding the 3 point line. Hull needs to be shut down, she can go over a half dozen by halftime if not. HJ needs to be blanketed. ALWAYS.
Have to make it a MISSION to get CB in foul trouble, as early as possible. The longer she's in the game, the worse UConn's chances of winning are.
Can it happen? Sure, but UConn has left a LOT of points on the table in every game of the tournament. They need those points.
Reality? I don't wear rose colored glasses like so many of you do. Hope I'm wrong, but too much needs to go right with very little wrong. What are the chances for all these things going right for UConn against Stanford?
Tree ends it for the Huskies tonight, unfortunately.
Charity stripe? We all know how bad this has been this year, not sure how we can expect them to suddenly go 100%, but that's what will be required.
3's? Need probably a dozen, for real. Whether Paige, Azzi, CD, CW - they need 10-12, at least.
Foul trouble - Yeah, with Dorka out, this could be a BIG issue, quick. PUN intended.
Shut down defense, with actually guarding the 3 point line. Hull needs to be shut down, she can go over a half dozen by halftime if not. HJ needs to be blanketed. ALWAYS.
Have to make it a MISSION to get CB in foul trouble, as early as possible. The longer she's in the game, the worse UConn's chances of winning are.
Can it happen? Sure, but UConn has left a LOT of points on the table in every game of the tournament. They need those points.
Reality? I don't wear rose colored glasses like so many of you do. Hope I'm wrong, but too much needs to go right with very little wrong. What are the chances for all these things going right for UConn against Stanford?
Tree ends it for the Huskies tonight, unfortunately.
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"I think Jones’s first step beats Caroline every time. Nika being smaller at least can get get in her face, literally, and disrupt her more than anyone else."
Easily fixed...play off her by a half a step. I believe the concerns about AA Hailey being a mismatch are moot...because I believe that UConn will play a lot of zone. And, while there is reason for concern with regards to our bigs picking up fouls...the same can be said for Brink who is also prone to fouling. This is one game where fouls trouble for either side could swing the game.
Easily fixed...play off her by a half a step. I believe the concerns about AA Hailey being a mismatch are moot...because I believe that UConn will play a lot of zone. And, while there is reason for concern with regards to our bigs picking up fouls...the same can be said for Brink who is also prone to fouling. This is one game where fouls trouble for either side could swing the game.
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Couldn’t agree more about Jones’ dribble and Nike.
The poster you quoted is probably right in that Nika has way more blocked shots and steals than Caroline, even if guarding someone three inches taller than herself. NOT!!!
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I hope they support the eventual winner: UCONN!!!!I'm worried! I don't know how to make peace with this or otherwise resolve it. This is an unbearable decision. This is torture...scary even. For which of the two teams in this game will Mr. & Mrs. Samuelson openly support?
I also support Katie Lou for the next 3X3 team to go for GOLD!
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I don’t expect to see a lot of Ducharme tonight. I don’t think Geno has enough confidence in her in this type of game. Hope I’m wrong.
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I give us the edge at the guard position but Stanford the edge inside. If ONO can stay out of foul trouble and give at least 8 pts and 10 boards we'll be ok. We need to play our "A" game. "A-" will not get the job done I'm afraid. Kinda like the underdog role though. Perhaps we'll play loose? Really excited!
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This is an opinion, not a declarative so straighten up... I’ll take my experiences with bball, playing collegiate ball, coaching girls 3rd grade thru AAU against anyone.
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Then please keep your stupid opinions to yourself. BTW I’ll match my playing days and my days as a ref with anyone on this board.
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You take care now....Then please keep your stupid opinions to yourself. BTW I’ll match my playing days and my days as a ref with anyone on this board.
Same with every other team in Final Four
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1) I think we go zone so I don’t think anyone is “putting Nika on Haley” which would make no sense anyway at any level.
2) I also doubt we see much of Caroline but I’m hoping we do
3) I’d let Brink throw up 3’s if she wants but make sure to rebound
4) we need to channel our inner “UCF” as approaching that level of defense would force turnovers.
5) I’m more worried about Lexie Hull than Haley
2) I also doubt we see much of Caroline but I’m hoping we do
3) I’d let Brink throw up 3’s if she wants but make sure to rebound
4) we need to channel our inner “UCF” as approaching that level of defense would force turnovers.
5) I’m more worried about Lexie Hull than Haley
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If the team can't get going on offense, swap out ONO for Nika. If Stanford goes on a run of 8-0 or more, call time out to slow momentum. If the team gets down 10, change strategies and start playing like there are 5 minutes left in the game.
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You show your true colors as an inferior referee by making sure you have the last word. Sad...
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Karlie wishes Stanford Good Luck, but KLS favorite fan in Spain begs to differ
You know I was looking at her stats in the big games such as LV, Oregon, ND.... she had the best stats. There are 2 Elite 8 teams and one that is in FF. I think this is her "type of game."
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Great D and low turnovers is how we beat Stanford. Caroline is considered depth at this point and with good reason probably. I still have faith that if she were given 20 minutes (basically Doris’s rotation) should would be a net plus. We dropped our turnovers by 10 a game sine Azzi & Paige came back. Easy to see Geno’s logic on that one. Evian and Caroline make more turnovers than Paige & Azzi. Stanford is going to attack Pages defense tonight. Huge game needed from her tonight on defense as well as offense. Give her at least some rest.
Just watcher he “ other game”. Now strongly believes that whoever wins the UConn - Stanford game wins it all…unless of course the refs decide to ignore fouls by Aliyah Boston and her camping out in the lane. She is great. Wish we had her. But she doesn’t need the extra help.
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