UConn v. Memphis — Game Thread | Page 9 | The Boneyard

UConn v. Memphis — Game Thread

MilfordHusky said:
After today, Lou is at .461, good for 10th, though she has missed too many games. She'll be in the official stats if she plays the next game (15/20 for 75%).
Expand ...
Thanks for the update. The thing about Lou is she can drop 8 to 10 3’s in a game without missing.
 
connie said:
Sometimes she looks like she is already at the point where she can put up 20 points a night playing an entire game.
Expand ...

Looks good, but we need to see her against SC and Louisville.
 
eebmg said:
Geno in the post game presser when asked the question about Crystal's Improvement.

"She has grown up an matured on and off the court but she is not even close to what she will be when she leaves"
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I think he feels Crystal will be as good as MJ. It is great that Crystal has such a target to aim for.
Expand ...

Having lived in Chicago during the Michael Jordan era, I'd say that's a nice compliment !!

:p
 
Shorty Dee said:
Congratulations UConn Huskies!! Glad to see Lou back. Crystal had a nice game in front of her family and friends. Megan didn't give up, and she ended the game with 10 points. UConn played clamped down defense, and the reserves added 36 points. UConn wins 93-56 :).
Expand ...
Shorty I think you gave the opposition and extra 20 spot!
 
bags27 said:
Confess to not having watched closely (and with sound off, as usual). Gabby only played 16 minutes and only took 4 shots. Did anyone say why?
Expand ...
Gabby has a sore hip and they are limiting her playing time due to it.
 
.-.
vtcwbuff said:
The game is supposed to stream on ESPN3 but it's blacked out in SE CT
Expand ...
And to others who experienced the same problem . . .

Isn't this problem easily solved via a proxy server?
 
I had the opportunity to attend the game today and here are a few items I took away:

1) The Fieldhouse the game is played at is just that, pretty compact, the crowd is tight on the court, I almost knocked over Megan Walker during warm ups just walking on the baseline. It made for a good college basketball atmosphere. Especially with all the young kids being bussed in.

2) I was surprised to see Katie Lou playing today, she was out there doing her thing but you can tell she still has a slight hiccup in her mobility. I often found myself clinching every time she went for a ball on defense. I felt relieved when Geno took her out. I hope she continues to heal and grow stronger.

3) Memphis isn’t a good team. I know most of you are like “we already knew that” but I think injuries have really depleted this team. They couldn’t beat UCONN fully healthy but our bench could have blown this team out. If Z played more minutes she could probably have scored close to 40.

4) Megan’s talent shines even when she is missing shots. She still has a lot to learn, I noticed teammates having to point out defense assignments to her a couple of times in the game. Looking forward to seeing her growth and get more confident as time goes on.

5) Overall a good game. There was some sloppy play at the beginning but they cleaned it up throughout the game. This was one of the games I feel can hurt and help the team at the same time.
 
HoopsFan21 said:
Hasn't been 100% since high school.
Expand ...
I think in this instance he was talking about her foot. Few athletes if any are ever 100% at any time.
 
.-.
Bleed Blue-XY said:
I had the opportunity to attend the game today and here are a few items I took away:

1) The Fieldhouse the game is played at is just that, pretty compact, the crowd is tight on the court, I almost knocked over Megan Walker during warm ups just walking on the baseline. It made for a good college basketball atmosphere. Especially with all the young kids being bussed in.

2) I was surprised to see Katie Lou playing today, she was out there doing her thing but you can tell she still has a slight hiccup in her mobility. I often found myself clinching every time she went for a ball on defense. I felt relieved when Geno took her out. I hope she continues to heal and grow stronger.

3) Memphis isn’t a good team. I know most of you are like “we already knew that” but I think injuries have really depleted this team. They couldn’t beat UCONN fully healthy but our bench could have blown this team out. If Z played more minutes she could probably have scored close to 40.

4) Megan’s talent shines even when she is missing shots. She still has a lot to learn, I noticed teammates having to point out defense assignments to her a couple of times in the game. Looking forward to seeing her growth and get more confident as time goes on.

5) Overall a good game. There was some sloppy play at the beginning but they cleaned it up throughout the game. This was one of the games I feel can hurt and help the team at the same time.
Expand ...
Two seasons ago they played the game at the FedEx Center, one block off Beale St. Not many fans, but a lot more fun post game.
 
JordyG said:
I think in this instance he was talking about her foot. Few athletes if any are ever 100% at any time.
Expand ...
Apparently the left foot and/or ankle have been a problem since before she came to UConn. Is it the foot or the ankle? Is this the same or similar injury or something relatively new? Who knows because Geno refers to that area of her injured body interchangeably.
 
BigBird said:
This game has been a mixed bag from the beginning. Some really good stuff and some not so hot stuff...
Expand ...
Tough crowd. On a night when many open UConn shots not going in, they are ahead by 50+ and holding Memphis to one of the lowest scores of year.
 
HuskyNan said:
Geno - tactfully said Memphis couldn’t compete. Bench is getting there, Meg more confident. “ I like where these guys have been the last two games...I just want them to play well, it’s not about shooting well but playing well”
Expand ...
I'll be less tactful. Memphis, in part due to extreme number of injuries and only 6 players suited up, would have a difficult time beating a top HS team. Felt bad for Memphis since skill level lacking in all areas.
 
.-.
With the exception of the first few minutes, she did the last game.
 
JordyG said:
During the postgame presser Geno said Lou will "Never be 100%". Again, this just confirms my suspicions.
Expand ...
Yes, but Geno can get her near 100% by giving her rest.
 
HopJim said:
Tough crowd. On a night when many open UConn shots not going in, they are ahead by 50+ ...
Expand ...

But it’s lots better when the shots DO go in. Not tough, I’m an old softie... ;-)
 
HopJim said:
Tough crowd. On a night when many open UConn shots not going in, they are ahead by 50+ and holding Memphis to one of the lowest scores of year.
Expand ...
OK, Memphis vs. "Future UConn Players" H.S. team, at their ages right now:

Top 9:
ONO
CW
Brunelle
Amihere
Magbegor
Bueckers
Fudd
Van Lith
Newman

Who wins?
 
j66kicker said:
OK, Memphis vs. "Future UConn Players" H.S. team, at their ages right now:

Top 9:
ONO
CW
Brunelle
Amihere
Magbegor
Bueckers
Fudd
Van Lith
Newman

Who wins?
Expand ...
Memphis
 
.-.
j66kicker said:
OK, Memphis vs. "Future UConn Players" H.S. team, at their ages right now:

Top 9:
ONO
CW
Brunelle
Amihere
Magbegor
Bueckers
Fudd
Van Lith
Newman

Who wins?
Expand ...
I'm going with Macbegor and Fudd. Azzi is way better than anyone on Memphis today. So is Ezi.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,397
Messages
4,570,707
Members
10,475
Latest member
dd356


Top Bottom