UConn-USC Postgame Thread (The Huskies back to the Final Four!!!)

[oldude]

A couple thoughts on tonight’s game:

• YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
• When you come to UConn and play for Geno, these are the games you dream about…..the Big Dance in March & April…..with everything on the line. After all that UConn has been through this season; the injuries, the lack of size, experience and depth, somehow this Husky team found a way to take down the #1 seed in their bracket on their way to the program’s 23rd Final Four!!!
• Once again UConn was led by their incomparable superstar. Paige continues to play a brilliant, complete brand of basketball the likes of which I have never seen before. Paige’s stat line tonight: 28 pts, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
• Ju Ju Watkins is the most talented freshman scorer in WBB since Caitlin Clark. Tonight, she was dogged by Nika, KK and Paige. Despite all the attention, Watkins still managed to put up 29 points. She is the future of WBB. But tonight belonged to UConn!!!
• I also want to recognize the extraordinary efforts of Aaliyah over the past four games. She’s been playing out of position at center all season. Coming back after a broken nose, Aaliyah has been matched up against a string of players who go 6’3”, 6’6”, 6’5”, 6’6”, 6’5”, 6’4” & 6’6” in games vs Jackson St, Syracuse, Duke & USC. In those games Aaliyah has been nothing short of spectacular, battling heroically in the paint against a wave of opposing Bigs.
• UConn got some solid and much needed PT from Ice & Q tonight, particularly with KK & Nika in foul trouble.
• The Huskies were fighting fatigue at the end of the game. It certainly showed at the foul line. Somehow they hung in there and pulled it out. YOU GOT TO LOVE THIS TEAM!
• Against all odds, UConn has made it back to another FF. Iowa and CC will be waiting for the Huskies in Cleveland. On paper, Iowa has more experience, more depth and should be the favorite to end UConn’s championship run this year. Yessiree, UConn has them right where we want them…..

 

[uconnfan68]

8 on 5 and we still won!!!

 

[Bone Dog]

Holy moly!!!

 

[pghhuskydoc]

I have never been prouder of a UCONN team! Never! Such guts!!

 

[Kaizen]

AE 24, Paige 28, what you can expect more points from those 2 super stars ?

 

[HuskyNan]

WOW! I’m speechless

 

[and one]

My, my, my. OMG.

 

[jcoton56]

RESPECT!

 

[Vowelguy]

Wow

 

[HCCForever]

Tremendous game for the WBB team after having so many first half fouls. IMO, USC should have gone to the rim more often but instead settled for three point shots. Too many missed FTs at the end but probably due to Edwards and Muhl playing 40 minutes. Gutsy performance team.

 

[Kaizen]

Amazing win with limited benches..

 

[RoadMaster]

A couple thoughts on tonight’s game:

• YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
• When you come to UConn and play for Geno, these are the games you dream about…..the Big Dance in March & April…..with everything on the line. After all that UConn has been through this season; the injuries, the lack of size, experience and depth, somehow this Husky team found a way to take down the #1 seed in their bracket on their way to the program’s 23rd Final Four!!!
• Once again UConn was led by their incomparable superstar. Paige continues to play a brilliant, complete brand of basketball the likes of which I have never seen before. Paige’s stat line tonight: 28 pts, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
• Ju Ju Watkins is the most talented freshman scorer in WBB since Caitlin Clark. Tonight, she was dogged by Nika, KK and Paige. Despite all the attention, Watkins still managed to put up 29 points. She is the future of WBB. But tonight belonged to UConn!!!
• I also want to recognize the extraordinary efforts of Aaliyah over the past four games. She’s been playing out of position at center all season. Coming back after a broken nose, Aaliyah has been matched up against a string of players who go 6’3”, 6’6”, 6’5”, 6’6”, 6’5”, 6’4” & 6’6” in games vs Jackson St, Syracuse, Duke & USC. In those games Aaliyah has been nothing short of spectacular, battling heroically in the paint against a wave of opposing Bigs.
• UConn got some solid and much needed PT from Ice & Q tonight, particularly with KK & Nika in foul trouble.
• The Huskies were fighting fatigue at the end of the game. It certainly showed at the foul line. Somehow yhry hung in there and pulled it out. YOU GOT TO LOVE THIS TEAM!
• Against all odds, UConn has made it back to another FF. Iowa and CC will be waiting for the Huskies in Cleveland. On paper, Iowa has more experience, more depth and should be the favorite to end UConn’s championship run this year. Yessiree, UConn has them right where we want them…..

What He said...!!!

 

[ochoopsfan]

Never doubt Coach Tony C
Great game

 

[stormsurge]

Been watching the ladies since 1994

I think this may be their most amazing accomplishment.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Never seen a UConn play tougher. They refused to break.

 

[Bone Dog]

I’ve caught my breath and can think straight. The girls held them to 33% shooting and shot 48% themselves. And they won the rebounding battle.

I’m busy watching replays of horrendous uncalled fouls. I missed the game live because I teach an evening class. My wife texted me as I was coming out of class with the unbelievable news.

Nothing but respect for Paige and Aaliyah and Nika and Ice and Ash and KK and Q!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jaydumo20]

They can get it if they really want it

 

[jorge34]

Brilliant brilliant coaching by geno. Up against it with the limited roster and absolutely EMBARRASSING officiating; that was one of his best.
Gutsy team. Total respect ✊

 

[JellyBean]

Holy cow!!! Nobody expected this squad to get this far! Well done, Ladies!! I am so proud of this team and the coaching staff. Holy cow!!!

 

[AzzisBraids]

Paige and Aaliyah rocked it! Ice Brady gave the minutes of her life. Despite a lapse in the lease last year, the Final Four is still indeed UConn's house!

UConn actually matches up with Iowa extremely well - Geno putting on the coaching display of his life in the last 5 minutes.

 

[Blueballer]

Paige or not, this is remarkable what they did here. Never in my wildest dreams after Aubrey especially did I think this was possible HOORAY!!

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[Rdkid]

Saw them in Raleigh in November. They were lost. What a masterclass by The Goat. So proud of these kids. Such toughness - so inspiring.

 

[superjohn]

Paige Bueckers is one of the best players ever and I barely heard her name from the national media all season. This team had no business making the final 4 with more players in street clothes than healthy and their total lack of size. Incredibly impressive, no matter what happens after tonight this team should be respected and remembered as fondly as any other team that won the national championship.