UConn Women’s Basketball Freshman Christyn Williams Not Short on Confidence

[SVCBeercats]

UConn Women’s Basketball Freshman Christyn Williams Not Short on Confidence

"Samuelson had high praise for the freshman."
“I think Christyn has stepped up in a big way for us,” Samuelson said. “She’s in a unique position where she kind of fits in with our group that we have out there. You know, losing that two guard in Kia [Nurse], she can step in there and she plays well with us.”

"Crystal Dangerfield likes what she sees so far from Williams."
“Playing with Christyn is great,” Dangerfield said. “As another guard, she can take care of the ball just as well as I can, so I can play off the ball.”
"Dangerfield also noted that the pace is definitely faster when Williams is on the court."
“We get up and down the floor, and I think that’s just going to be the trend for our team the entire year: to get up and down the floor as quick as we can,” Dangerfield said.

"Even head coach Geno Auriemma, who is often quick to criticize his freshman, seems impressed with her performance so far."
“Christyn Williams has come in as a freshman and kind of not acted like one,” Auriemma said. “She doesn’t have the mindset of a freshman”.
“She’s supremely talented and she’s supremely confident,” Auriemma said. “[Williams] has an aggressive mentality.”

“We’re going to get that championship,” Williams said back in June. “People are going to feel UConn. We’re going to win a national championship.”
When asked about it at AAC media day, Auriemma said Williams apologized to him for the comment about a week later via text, to which he replied, “I’m glad you said it, because now you have to live up to it.”

 

[eebmg]

Looks even better in print.

 

[CL82]

I think she's going have a special place in our hearts for a lot reasons. She's a fun loving kid as we saw right from her announcement; she's a confident kid as we saw from NC prediction; and now we hearing that she's a talented kid.

I think Cristyn and ONO are going to give us a great 4 years. I'm excited about it.

 

[augustaTC]

OKIE-DOKIE !!!!

 

[eebmg]

I think she's going have a special place in our hearts for a lot reasons. She's a fun loving kid as we saw right from her announcement; she's a confident kid as we saw from NC prediction; and now we hearing that she's a talented kid.

I think Cristyn and ONO are going to give us a great 4 years. I'm excited about it.

Also love CW's adorable voice. It is so incongruous to her aggressiveness.

 

[VAMike23]

OKIE-DOKIE !!!!

Aww, shucks !

 

[Carnac]

As I said in a previous post, EVERYTHING I've read about Christyn is POSITIVE!!!

"Samuelson had high praise for the freshman. I think Christyn has stepped up in a big way for us, She’s in a unique position where she kind of fits in with our group that we have out there. You know, losing that two guard in Kia [Nurse], she can step in there and she plays well with us.” - Katie Lou Samuelson.

Crystal Dangerfield likes what she sees so far from Williams. “Playing with Christyn is great,” Dangerfield said. “As another guard, she can take care of the ball just as well as I can, so I can play off the ball.” "Dangerfield also noted that the pace is definitely faster when Williams is on the court."

“We get up and down the floor, and I think that’s just going to be the trend for our team the entire year: to get up and down the floor as quick as we can,” Dangerfield said.

"Even head coach Geno Auriemma, who is often quick to criticize his freshman, seems impressed with her performance so far." “Christyn Williams has come in as a freshman and kind of not acted like one,” Auriemma said. “She doesn't have the mindset of a freshman”.

“She’s supremely talented and she’s supremely confident,” Auriemma said. “[Williams] has an aggressive mentality.”

She's received validation from all 3 returning starters. "The team runs faster when Williams is on the court". Geno continuously praises her, and all of this after only a week of practice. What is she going to be like 10 games into the season, after she gets her "sea legs" and becomes accustom to her teammates and the speed of the game? It won't take her long to make these adjustments.

What more do you need to hear/read? You don't have to be able to read tea leaves here. Christyn will be the 5th starter!!! Who else is drawing the kind of praise, adulation and support from the starters and Geno that she is?

Walker and Williams will be the two new starters. Now we can focus on trying to figure out who the 6th man will be, because we now know who the starting 5 will be.

 

[CL82]

Also love CW's adorable voice. It is so incongruous to her aggressiveness.

I should have added that. She's a charismatic, charming kid. That's another reason why I think she'll be a fan favorite.

 

[JordyG]

To quote Milford, "The "Legend" begins.

 

[Carnac]

I should have added that. She's a charismatic, charming kid. That's another reason why I think she'll be a fan favorite.

Yeah, and she works well with others!!

 

[GoingPostal]

"Samuelson had high praise for the freshman."
“I think Christyn has stepped up in a big way for us,” Samuelson said. “She’s in a unique position where she kind of fits in with our group that we have out there. You know, losing that two guard in Kia [Nurse], she can step in there and she plays well with us.”

"Crystal Dangerfield likes what she sees so far from Williams."
“Playing with Christyn is great,” Dangerfield said. “As another guard, she can take care of the ball just as well as I can, so I can play off the ball.” "Dangerfield also noted that the pace is definitely faster when Williams is on the court."

“We get up and down the floor, and I think that’s just going to be the trend for our team the entire year: to get up and down the floor as quick as we can,” Dangerfield said.

"Even head coach Geno Auriemma, who is often quick to criticize his freshman, seems impressed with her performance so far." “Christyn Williams has come in as a freshman and kind of not acted like one,” Auriemma said. “She doesn’t have the mindset of a freshman”.

“She’s supremely talented and she’s supremely confident,” Auriemma said. “[Williams] has an aggressive mentality.”

As I said in a previous post, EVERYTHING I've read about Christyn is POSITIVE!!! She's received validation from all 3 returning starters. The team runs faster when Williams is on the court. Everybody likes her. Geno continuously praises her. And all of this in only a week. What is she going to be like 10 games into the season?

What more do you need? You don't have to be able to read tea leaves here. Christyn will be the 5th starter!!!
Who else is drawing the kind of praise, adulation and support that she is? I'll wait for your answer.

Walker and Williams will be the two new starters. Now we can focus on trying to figure out who the 6th man will be.

I like Walker for the 4th starter and if Williams keeps producing in practice for the 5th starter. Her teammates certainly have confidence in her abilities. That's huge!

 

[LasVegasYank]

Ain't no quiet confidence in her.

It's in your face.....right where it belongs.

Can't wait for the first time she's fouled hard. Gets up and gives the offending player that "you're dead and don't know it look."

OK, I admit it, a little over the top. Sorry. Itchy for the first game.

 

[Bama fan]

Ain't no quiet confidence in her.

It's in your face.....right where it belongs.

Can't wait for the first time she's fouled hard. Gets up and gives the offending player that "you're dead and don't know it look."

OK, I admit it, a little over the top. Sorry. Itchy for the first game.

Are you a WBB fan , or an MMA fan? Maybe both?

 

[Carnac]

Ain't no quiet confidence in her.

It's in your face.....right where it belongs.

Can't wait for the first time she's fouled hard. Gets up and gives the offending player that "you're dead and don't know it look."

OK, I admit it, a little over the top. Sorry. Itchy for the first game.

That’s exactly what this team needs, a little “swag”!!!!! I love it!!!

 

[SVCBeercats]

To quote Milford, "The "Legend" begins.

Perhaps we can also say, "Cristyn Williams: The Adventure Begins." (Remo Williams?)

 

[LasVegasYank]

Perhaps we can also say, "Cristyn Williams: The Adventure Begins." (Remo Williams?)

I love it! Someone should tell her that her official nickname has arrived....it's "Remo".

Now all she needs is a Korean guy to sit with the team managers and help her channel her strength.

 

[eebmg]

I prefer "The Legacy Continues"

 

[LasVegasYank]

That’s exactly what this team needs, a little “swag”!!!!! I love it!!!

Geno should tell them not to concentrate on offense or defense. Just kick a** and take names.

And have a good time.

 

[VAMike23]

She had me on Day 1 with the hairdo

 

[caramel]

Most freshmen hit a wall sometimes during the season and even Stewie did.Perhaps,this young lady may be one to just run through it.

 

[BostonFan]

She's a special talent. She'll have to put the team on her back in the tourney if Geno wants another title. The team ball approach hasn't worked the last 2 years and it certainly won't this year with nowhere near the talent depth. Freshman or not, she'll be the difference maker.

 

[Carnac]

I’ve read every comment here. It sounds to me that we’re all drinking Christyn Williams koolaide. I’m drinking it, and I’m not using a glass. Straight out of the pitcher for me.

 

[oldude]

Most freshmen hit a wall sometimes during the season and even Stewie did.Perhaps,this young lady may be one to just run through it.

Stewie hit the freshman wall until the Big Dance when she found a nearby phone booth and emerged in her Supergirl outfit.

 

[JordyG]

She had me on Day 1 with the hairdo

The power of the puff. She had me at hello.

 

[LasVegasYank]

She had me on Day 1 with the hairdo

Imagine if she was playing baseball. She'd need a size 28 cap.

 

[VAMike23]

Imagine if she was playing baseball. She'd need a size 28 cap.

I'm thinking visor lol

 

[MilfordHusky]

Imagine if she was playing baseball. She'd need a size 28 cap.

If Christyn were playing baseball, the old "hidden ball trick" would come back into vogue.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Also love CW's adorable voice. It is so incongruous to her aggressiveness.

Very much like Tiff.

 

[Shorty Dee]

I love Christyn's confidence. I am looking forward to watching her play. According to Coach Geno, Christyn has confidence, and she is an aggressive player. All the boxes of a great player are ✔.

 

[Carnac]

UConn Women’s Basketball Freshman Christyn Williams Not Short on Confidence

"Samuelson had high praise for the freshman."
“I think Christyn has stepped up in a big way for us,” Samuelson said. “She’s in a unique position where she kind of fits in with our group that we have out there. You know, losing that two guard in Kia [Nurse], she can step in there and she plays well with us.”

"Crystal Dangerfield likes what she sees so far from Williams."
“Playing with Christyn is great,” Dangerfield said. “As another guard, she can take care of the ball just as well as I can, so I can play off the ball.”
"Dangerfield also noted that the pace is definitely faster when Williams is on the court."
“We get up and down the floor, and I think that’s just going to be the trend for our team the entire year: to get up and down the floor as quick as we can,” Dangerfield said.

"Even head coach Geno Auriemma, who is often quick to criticize his freshman, seems impressed with her performance so far."
“Christyn Williams has come in as a freshman and kind of not acted like one,” Auriemma said. “She doesn’t have the mindset of a freshman”.
“She’s supremely talented and she’s supremely confident,” Auriemma said. “[Williams] has an aggressive mentality.”

“We’re going to get that championship,” Williams said back in June. “People are going to feel UConn. We’re going to win a national championship.”
When asked about it at AAC media day, Auriemma said Williams apologized to him for the comment about a week later via text, to which he replied, “I’m glad you said it, because now you have to live up to it.”

Ponder this for a moment............................Christyn has attended many D-1 women's college BB games in the last two years. She's attended every UConn practice so far which began on or about October 10, roughly 9 practices, in addition to all of the pick up games on campus during the summer, and is reportedly holding her own.

She still maintains her swag and confidence, in spite of going against some of the best players in D1 WCBB.
When was the last time you saw or heard of a "UConn" player that boasted as much as Williams has, and didn't back it up? She knows what she put out there, and that it went viral. She knows she created her own gauntlet.