I bet she hates it more than you, but it is good to have commiseration.
It’s hard to contribute when you’re sitting on the bench
Dude, good point, but how much does this matter? While opinions vary, my view is that the past two years UConn has been worn down by the end of the year with numerous foot, ankle and other injuries limiting players like Kia and Crystal and KLS. All we needed was an extra basket to win Championship. Fouls mean we need some experience to come in at critical times. We will still need to go through the best of the best so having a deeper, well rested team would be my #1 priority.
I think Geno would have a different defensive game plan for those teams. Anigwe is one of the best players in the country and was guarded as such. Like last year its more than one person stopping the best player and proof was some of those open 3s and Brno said as much. That said they need to improve and I am sure will as the season continues.
Injuries were certainly an issue last year, but I don’t necessarily agree with the argument that the team was “worn down.” These are 18-22 year old athletes in peak condition. They can all play big minutes over a full season and be ready to bring it one more time.
Let's see, ONO was put into the game, she was by far the tallest player on the court and on her only (offensive) rebound opportunity, she not only didn't secure it, but she dropped it out of bounds (which I think was one of the many wrong calls - I don't think she even touched it
). I think that Geno then decided to pull her at the next opportunity, which he did.
Exactly my point. If he thought it was important to develop the subs in close games, he'd have them on the floor. His priority is to win games.
Obviously the CEO is the ultimate responsible person. When you are making widgets and your suppliers can't supply proper fitting parts is that the CEO's fault?
Philly Coach--where have you been? I agree with 99 percent of EVERY thing you post.
When there are no defenders near the shooter, yes, it is the shooter who is struggling. UConn’s interior defense is great, but closing out on a player late does NOT equal good defense.
In the Cal game who do you put in that will not foul, turn the ball over. Uconn with it's starting five was having trouble keeping the score even--who then from the bench to you put in to LEARN. The OU, SJ, games at what point do you put in Molly, Coombs, ONO, Irwin without a great degree of probability they will hurt you?
Available to play is far from READY to play. But available is very good. 2 minutes here and another minute there will give Napheesa and KLS brief rests. AND Touly is a big body takes up room and is intimidating. I hope she is READY soon.
No, the message should be: When do the players play like they know Basketball--defend without fouling, score,, not look like deer in headlights. The ball is in the Bench players park--when they are REMOTELY ready they shall play Geno needs good plugs not perfect plugs to fill holes when READY, not meeting the advertised Geno standards, they will play.
Uh, that was the NCAA 1st round game played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Obviously most of those fans were there to see another team.
I liked Gardler but wasn't her top fan. She eventually drained 3, eventually was using her body to move people under the basket. Decent ball handler and knew who to pass to.
I concur to a point...I think that the NCAA Championship Committee will put UConn in the Albany region, based mostly on the fact that our presence almost guarantees great attendance.
