UCONN vs. UCLA Badass Award

[OldAlum]

Lots of Saniya love in the post-game presser!

 

[Florida Fan]

Singing Saniya praises, passing, defending, driving, scoring from the outside. Breaking their press. What's not to like.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Lots of Saniya love in the post-game presser!

I;m more than impressed with the ability of any member of this team to have a microphone stuck in their face--and then they sounding like professional broadcasters---someone is training them well.

 

[Kaizen]

Saniya's hard work and faithfulness finally get recognized ...

 

[Hongster]

Singing Saniya praises, passing, defending, driving, scoring from the outside. Breaking their press. What's not to like.

+++1
The biggest step I saw her today was she wanted the ball in her hand, she wanted to bring the ball up and break the press. Now, that's something we haven't seen until today.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Here's two more likes: Like Like.[/QUOT

It's like , like --a like you like kinda like--sounded like --like a Valley Girl. Like.

 

[BroadwayVa]

+++1
The biggest step I saw her today was she wanted the ball in her hand, she wanted to bring the ball up and break the press. Now, that's something we haven't seen until today.

Don't forget her again--stabber shooting--not 24 points but --perfect scoring when needed to break their back.

 

[Hongster]

Don't forget her again--stabber shooting--not 24 points but --perfect scoring when needed to break their back.

Yes, in the forth quarter when they started to gain momentum and only down by 12, Saniya calmly nailed a 3 and boy, we needed that!!

 

[bags27]

Another vote for Kib: he's too modest to say it, but this is his franchise!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Saniya was really good today. She made shots, handled the ball well, played defense, and calmed the team down. Frankly, she looked like a future pro. She got several nice ovations from the crowd.

 

[Bigboote]

I've said, in these last few games, they need one of (Nurse, Chong, Dangerfield) to come up big in each game. Today it was Saniya. 16 points on six shots!

She's also been big on the boards the whole tournament. She not only 5 or 6 boards today, but also drew at least two fouls rebounding.

I'm looking for her to pick up where she left off.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Another vote for Kib: he's too modest to say it, but this is his franchise!

Hey if we are not voting for Uconn WBB players--there are two both on UCLA--Jordan Canada and the 3 point shooter-- They at least were in the game.

 

[Papa33]

Can't go wrong with Chong. She was the steadiest, calmest Husky on the floor today— and quite the press breaker.

 

[Pride fan]

Just by chance I sat in a row with Saniya's folks today. They were calmer than I was (at least on the outside). They should be very proud.

Can't UConn provide better seats for the players' parents? Lou's Dad was also in the same area (high up on the end line just one row in front of these guys)

We Love Geno Uconn students737

 

[HuskyNan]

Just by chance I sat in a row with Saniya's folks today. They were calmer than I was (at least on the outside). They should be very proud.

Can't UConn provide better seats for the players' parents? Lou's Dad was also in the same area (high up on the end line just one row in front of these guys)

We Love Geno Uconn students737

UConn didn't control the tickets, the NCAA did.

 

[RowdyFan]

UConn didn't control the tickets, the NCAA did.

Sometimes it's tons of fun to sit with the rabid fans! I was able to sit in the student section several years ago(my niece snuck me in).....strike that....we never sat....

 

[UConnNick]

Watched Saniya warming up and she was making everything. UCLA was leaving her unguarded and doubling Lou or Pheesa in the post and Saniya burned them from 3. Also great job breaking the press.

Pick your poison!

 

[B BLOCK]

SANIYA CHONG

 

[Shorty Dee]

My award goes to Napheesa and Gabby. Napheesa had 27 points +14 rebounds = double-double.
Gabby had 17 points + 9 rebounds + 5 assists = Gabulous game.

Honable Mention goes to Saniya.
Saniya added 16 points and she had some assists as well. I really love that Saniya made UCLA pay for not guarding her, more than once. She also called for the ball.

 

[UConnNick]

I've said, in these last few games, they need one of (Nurse, Chong, Dangerfield) to come up big in each game. Today it was Saniya. 16 points on six shots!

She's also been big on the boards the whole tournament. She not only 5 or 6 boards today, but also drew at least two fouls rebounding.

I'm looking for her to pick up where she left off.

If Saniya keeps playing like she did today, this tournament is over. Nobody will beat this team.

 

[OssiningPride]

Niya!

 

[Pride fan]

In case anyone is interested here's a link to photos from yesterday's game vs UCLA

UConn v UCLA NCAA Sweet 16 Bridgeport, CT

Click on any one to enlarge. They look best in full screen size

 

[HuskyNan]

My award goes to Napheesa and Gabby. Napheesa had 27 points +14 rebounds = double-double.
Gabby had 17 points + 9 rebounds + 5 assists = Gabulous game.

Honable Mention goes to Saniya.
Saniya added 16 points and she had some assists as well. I really love that Saniya made UCLA pay for not guarding her, more than once. She also called for the ball.

It's not just about points. Saniya was a rock for the team yesterday when things weren't going right. She broke the press repeatedly, got some key - and I do mean key - rebounds, and was able to penetrate and dish with regularity. Usually Napheesa is the lynchpin in the smooth running of the offense, and Napheesa was indeed fabulous, but Saniya kept things running smoothly yesterday.