UConn-Texas Game Thread

[Zorro]

Or should I have said: Bien jugado señor.

No importa amigo. Es lo mismo.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Right now I'd say this team is maybe the 9th or 10th best team he's ever had. Definitely not better than any of the big three teams, not better than any of the Bird-DT era teams, and a couple of the Maya-TC teams were better.

That opinion is influenced by their troubles against ND and Texas. But on paper this team is loaded. Now to get the sum of the parts playing to its optimal level.

 

[JustinesGuy]

Right now I'd say this team is maybe the 9th or 10th best team he's ever had. Definitely not better than any of the big three teams, not better than any of the Bird-DT era teams, and a couple of the Maya-TC teams were better.

You are so right. The last two Stewart teams would have throughly beat the team that was on the court tonight. If anyone thinks this years team is better than those they have no idea what there talking about.

 

[HuskyNan]

No importa amigo. Es lo mismo.

Where in the world are you these days, amigo?

 

[donalddoowop]

Stevens had some great moves around the basket. Two transfers (White and Stevens) had a big impact in this game.

Yes, and she was not the one letting Texas' guards drive to the basket. The other players on the team were responsible for that. Some have complained about her defense. She will learn defense.

 

[Charliebball]

Right now I'd say this team is maybe the 9th or 10th best team he's ever had. Definitely not better than any of the big three teams, not better than any of the Bird-DT era teams, and a couple of the Maya-TC teams were better.

I'm not able to rank the current team because we still don't know if Gabby and Napheesa will get back to performing at the level they did last year.........if they do, all I know is that with the addition of AS it is quite a formidable group........

 

[Centerstream]

Only the greatest movie of all time...

I named one of my goats "Vizzini" because when he was born, he resembled Wallace Shawn.

 

[Biff]

No importa amigo. Es lo mismo.

es como yo aprender (aprendo?)

 

[Zorro]

Where in the world are you these days, amigo?

South of the border, down Guatemala way. But don't tell the alcalde!
Z

 

[HopJim]

KLS and Dangerfield have been stellar. Nurse is working her butt off too but hasn’t gotten involved offensively besides transition. Bad half for Collier and Williams...several turnovers and bad plays.

Texas is getting wide open looks when the players are getting in the lane and the ball movement is there. A couple of missed layups and bad shot selection during a stretch in the 2nd may come back to bite them. Atkins makes a huge difference when she’s on the court since she’s so athletic and can score and get others involved. She needs to be on the court for Texas to stay in this.

Interesting how Gabby has struggled against the Texas front line. Wonder why Geno letting her stay at the key. Not a strength.

 

[Centerstream]

What is unsaid is that while Z missed a couple of defensive plays, she has exhibited the most reliable offense on the team. No one can guard her, particularly when she takes her time and doesn't rush.

Gee I thought that was Lou.

 

[Bama fan]

Ah. I meant no offense BTW.

Absolutely none taken. I enjoy a pleasant back and forth. Thanks, though.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1995- 7 players 2000- 8+ 2002- 7 2003- 7 2004- 7 2009- 8 2010- 8 2013- 8 2014- 7 2015- 7 2016- 6 (with Gabby, Napheesa as the 7th and 8th).

So really only in 2016 did we go that route of 6. And that was having 3 seniors who were smart and experienced and obviously talented enough where it didn't hurt us. Usually 6 is a recipe for a 2011 or 2017 type Final Four loss where foul trouble and lack of depth hurt.

I'm referring to the players UConn utilizes against top competition and late in the NCAA tourney. One year it was just Stewart, Jefferson, Dolson, Hartley, KML, and Stokes. Another it was mostly Stewart, Tuck, Jefferson, Nurse, and KML. It's happened before.

 

[HopJim]

How did Texas ever lose to TCU?

Texas bigs powerful but tend to get winded. Thank goodness they are not in game shape. As game went on, they missed several close shots.

 

[Charliebball]

UConn had the door wide open for them last year and lost to a 22-pt underdog. I no longer try to minimize threats down to a select few.

you have a point there, I guess I was trying to say that many of the traditional adversaries have been weakened by graduation or injuries so the total number of obvious challengers is down.............the scary thing about Miss St is that I thought they would be down this year after graduating a few important players but they actually are far more dominant so far this season.........

 

[mbr33ct]

Is this good for WCBB?

Only if UConn loses.

 

[Bama fan]

No importa amigo. Es lo mismo.

Muy bien,compadres

 

[Mdoggie]

Only if UConn loses.

Lol

 

[Sluconn Husky]

I'm not able to rank the current team because we still don't know if Gabby and Napheesa will get back to performing at the level they did last year....if they do, all I know is that with the addition of AS it is quite a formidable group...

It's the only team in history with three returning All Americans. Add in a national POY talent in Stevens, a terrific player in Nurse, a future All American--and Olympian according to her coach--in Dangerfield, and the national high school player of the year.

The team SHOULD be a monster.

 

[HopJim]

McCarty is a player. Earning a ton of respect tonight.

Can blow by Crystal any time she wants. Unfortunately, she appears to be the only Texas player in 100% game shape. Seems to be a yearly issue for Texas. Never understood why good players and OK strategy never was complimented by commitment to being best shape.

 

[Sifaka]

es como yo aprender (aprendo?)

Se dice, "Así aprendo".

 

[donalddoowop]

I was surprised to see how good White was. Tough kid.

Not against players her size.

 

[Gabbyfan]

Crystal and Lou Players if the Game! No question about it

A nod to Kia for her toughness.

Well, there could be some doubt.....the radio crew gave the Pog to Gabby

 

[oldude]

By the way, for those who are lamenting the fact that none of UConn’s freshmen saw the floor tonight, it should be pointed out that TX has the #3, 4 & 33 freshmen in the country, and none of them saw the floor either.

 

[HopJim]

She got screwed.

This could have saved the game for UConn. Instead of shooting 3 for tie, two foul shots, one of which was missed.