UConn's first night returns on Oct 15- Students only [merged thread]

[Carnac]

UConn’s First Night festivities return on Oct. 15 after a year’s hiatus. It won’t likely be as extravagant as in 2019, when T-Pain rocked the mic, but will function as a fun night when both the Husky men’s and women’s teams are officially unveiled to the public.

Four days later, the Big East will host its annual media day at Madison Square Garden. Last year’s media day – like most everything else – was held virtually. Going back to a live event at the World’s Most Famous Arena is a welcomed return to normalcy. [Link]

 

[PacoSwede]

UConn’s First Night festivities return on Oct. 15 after a year’s hiatus. It won’t likely be as extravagant as in 2019, when T-Pain rocked the mic, but will function as a fun night when both the Husky men’s and women’s teams are officially unveiled to the public.

Four days later, the Big East will host its annual media day at Madison Square Garden. Last year’s media day – like most everything else – was held virtually. Going back to a live event at the World’s Most Famous Arena is a welcomed return to normalcy. [Link]

is that in fact T(orture) Pain? last time i attended the p.a. was cranked up to a level that i had to cover my ears ... i won't go again. unsafe. the poor students are harming their hearing, but aren't aware or don't care

 

[Waquoit]

First Night is for the students. Some old farts forget that.

 

[MilfordHusky]

If there's a 3-point contest, my money is on my local girl, Azzi.

 

[Alydar]

If there's a 3-point contest, my money is on my local girl, Azzi.

Hell. Three women will vie for the 3pt title. The men will dominate the dunking.

 

[eebmg]

Hell. Three women will vie for the 3pt title. The men will dominate the dunking.

only until Patterson comes.

 

[AmeriConn]

is that in fact T(orture) Pain? last time i attended the p.a. was cranked up to a level that i had to cover my ears ... i won't go again. unsafe. the poor students are harming their hearing, but aren't aware or don't care

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Just IMHO UCONN ruined 1st NIGHT when they put the men and women together!
When the women were separate they introduced each player and coach separately then practiced for 30 minutes, then they divided the girls into 2 teams with the boy helpers thrown in. Coached by 2 alumni.
They played for about 20 minutes, then a 3-point shooting contest, then Geno talked to the crowd and answered some questions.
They even had a raffle of some signed stuff if I remember correctly!
A lot of WBB fans aren't excited about the men, louder music, etc.
After the women finished the just WBB fans left and the men came on and did there thing!
They started the event with the WBB and MBB players in a hallway together with coaching staffs signing a big poster in a giveaway. Then the fans went into Gampel for the show with open seating!
It was great!

 

[CL82]

If there's a 3-point contest, my money is on my local girl, Azzi.

I don’t know… Paige has been known to hit a three or two in her day and Caroline had already beaten Azzi once. Just saying.

 

[Skeets]

What are the mask rules for this event? I suppose I should carry my vaccination card since UCONN (Lamont?) has mandated vaccination or testing for students...

 

[jcoton56]

Not a moment too soon!

 

[oldude]

The big question surrounding 1st Night will be which recruits show up this year? Inquiring minds want to know…..

 

[jcoton56]

The big question surrounding 1st Night will be which recruits show up this year? Inquiring minds want to know…..

Well, I always look forward to a few days of photo interpretation after the event.

 

[CL82]

What are the mask rules for this event?

Everyone has to wear a clown mask. I know, I know, it’s weird, but I don’t make the rules I just report them here on The Boneyard.

 

[CL82]

Well, I always look forward to a few days of photo interpretation after the event.

I used to enjoy @dannykuconn’s pictures. He did a remarkable job, really professional quality. I remember he stepped away from the board for personal reasons. Anyone know how he’s doing now? He was a great poster and a really nice guy in the real world.

@dannykuconn

 

[Rings R Us]

Students only allowed in, CW20 to watch on TV.

UConn Basketball First Night is Back - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, Conn. – After a one-year hiatus, UConn Basketball First Night will return on Friday, October 15 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. Doors open at 5 p...

uconnhuskies.com

 

[AmeriConn]

 

[MilfordHusky]

I don’t know… Paige has been known to hit a three or two in her day and Caroline had already beaten Azzi once. Just saying.

Paige is a great shooter, but Azzi tends to edge her out.

Caroline beat Azzi, based on the scoring method and tie-breaker in the final round, but Azzi made far more shots over 3 rounds.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Paige does not look happy in that poster unlike our seniors.

 

[Carnac]

I don’t know… Paige has been known to hit a three or two in her day and Caroline had already beaten Azzi once. Just saying.

This is one of the reasons UConn is probably not going to have any power outages this year. Too many players that can shoot and hit threes. All of them are not going to be off at the same time.

 

[Carnac]

Paige is a great shooter, but Azzi tends to edge her out.

Caroline beat Azzi, based on the scoring method and tie-breaker in the final round, but Azzi made far more shots over 3 rounds.

I pray on bended knees that teams try to double team Azzi this year. Someone is going to be wide open for an uncontested shot, my favorite shot for our girls to take.

 

[Carnac]

Everyone has to wear a clown mask. I know, I know, it’s weird, but I don’t make the rules I just report them here on The Boneyard.

This is the mask some reporters don before a presser begins, and questions are asked.

 

[Amashutcha]

Paige is a great shooter, but Azzi tends to edge her out.

Caroline beat Azzi, based on the scoring method and tie-breaker in the final round, but Azzi made far more shots over 3 rounds.

I'd actually be surprised if Azzi will beat Paige's freshman FG% and 3P%, but I'd certainly welcome it as it'll only make the whole team better.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'd actually be surprised if Azzi will beat Paige's freshman FG% and 3P%, but I'd certainly welcome it as it'll only make the whole team better.

I knew Paige was a great shooter, but her shooting percentages were a little higher than I expected. I expect Azzi to match Paige's 2020-21 percentage numbers. One needs to watch Azzi to realize how good she is. Yes, she does have ups and downs, but she may be the best shooter you've ever seen.

Edit: Paige shot .524/.464/.869. My guess re Azzi: .560/.460/.920.

 

[oldude]

I knew Paige was a great shooter, but her shooting percentages were a little higher than I expected. I expect Azzi to match Paige's 2020-21 percentage numbers. One needs to watch Azzi to realize how good she is. Yes, she does have ups and downs, but she may be the best shooter you've ever seen.

I’ll throw one more into the mix. Paige and Azzi are both tremendous 3 pt shooters, but Caroline may have better range than either of them. I don’t know how much PT she’ll get, but if Caroline can consistently drop bombs from 25’, she’ll find some PT, even on this deep Husky team.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I’ll throw one more into the mix. Paige and Azzi are both tremendous 3 pt shooters, but Caroline may have better range than either of them. I don’t know how much PT she’ll get, but if Caroline can consistently drop bombs from 25’, she’ll find some PT, even on this deep Husky team.

Caroline and Saylor may be the deepest shooters.

 

[Cuango]

I knew Paige was a great shooter, but her shooting percentages were a little higher than I expected. I expect Azzi to match Paige's 2020-21 percentage numbers. One needs to watch Azzi to realize how good she is. Yes, she does have ups and downs, but she may be the best shooter you've ever seen.

Edit: Paige shot .524/.464/.869. My guess re Azzi: .560/.460/.920.

Count me as one who doubts Azzi will surpass Paige’s three point percentage. I certainly hope she does but 46% on threes is a pretty tough act to follow! Now she may well beat Paige’s overall and free throw percentages though .920 may be a bit of a stretch. If she does beat Paige across the board, the rest of the country is in trouble! Also, if she shoots .560/.460/.920 then it will be very difficult to keep her out of the starting off guard slot. Geno is going to really earn his money with this team!

 

[CL82]

I knew Paige was a great shooter, but her shooting percentages were a little higher than I expected. I expect Azzi to match Paige's 2020-21 percentage numbers. One needs to watch Azzi to realize how good she is. Yes, she does have ups and downs, but she may be the best shooter you've ever seen.

Edit: Paige shot .524/.464/.869. My guess re Azzi: .560/.460/.920.

Paige and Fudd remind me of Bird and Taurasi. Bird is a pass first point guard who happens to be very good shooter while Diana is a scorer who happens to be an excellent passer. Substitute Paige for Sue and Azzi for Diana and that description still works.

 

[diggerfoot]

I knew Paige was a great shooter, but her shooting percentages were a little higher than I expected. I expect Azzi to match Paige's 2020-21 percentage numbers. One needs to watch Azzi to realize how good she is. Yes, she does have ups and downs, but she may be the best shooter you've ever seen.

Edit: Paige shot .524/.464/.869. My guess re Azzi: .560/.460/.920.

So you think Bueckers will barely edge Fudd for 3-point shooting, but Fudd will significantly best Bueckers in the midrange? You know better than me, but Bueckers, no doubt due to her supreme confidence, was probably the most successful midrange shooter as a freshman we ever had, better than KML, better even than Bird I suspect. If Fudd is then 0.04% better than that we should have the most unstoppable offense of all time.

On edit: Maybe you think Fudd will take very few midrange shots, leaving her close to the basket shots to boost her overall % by so much? That seems more plausible.

 

[oldhusky]

We wound up a little off topic, but I looked up some of the career shooting stats for some of our past "shooters".

FT% 3PT% FG%

Bird .892 .459 .481

Moore .796 .404 .525

Samuelson .851 .415 .488

Taurasi .819 .392 .469

Dangerfield .833 .385 .441

Jefferson .818 .420 .550

Nurse .784 ,424 .484

Walker .781 .422 .465

Mosqueda-Lewis .874 .447 .486

Looks like Bird and KML are the clear standouts. Obviously Moore and Taurasi had very good numbers considering they were also "volume" scorers. Perhaps we should be comparing Paige and Azzi to Sue and Kalina, at least as pure shooters.