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I'm late posting as I wanted to re-watch the game to be sure what I thought I saw.
Paige was exactly what I expected to see although I didn't expect her to start. The game was much different when she was not on the floor. I am sure she did what she was told to do. Pound the ball into the paint. I worked for the most part. Exploit the height advantage. She can shoot and hit from anywhere yet she took no 3s. I'm sure that was in the game plan. She had "only" 5 assists. The other players have to finish plays to get more. An example: late in the game she did a pick and roll with Paith. The ball went where Paith was supposed to be but she was not there so it was a turnover.
My favorite pass of the day was from Evina to Paige under the basket for a bunny + 1.
CW played well but could not hit her open shots. Good defense and good slasher/scorer.
Nika looked a bit slow likely due to her foot issues. I hope her lack of looking to score does not lead to a Molly like career.
Mir was special. When she learns the plays she will be very good. Aubrey was good in what seemed like more limited minutes.
Liv looked more mobile and aggressive but seemed out of gas early in 2nd half and did not return.
Anna was active but also seemed to tire. As someone noted she is not 0 for America this year.
I also was disappointed Autumn didn't get in but I'm sure that was also by design. This was the "preseason" game to see what the scholarship players had to offer. She will get her chance.
Lastly I loved the quarter ending play designed to have Paige score. It worked.
Paige was exactly what I expected to see although I didn't expect her to start. The game was much different when she was not on the floor. I am sure she did what she was told to do. Pound the ball into the paint. I worked for the most part. Exploit the height advantage. She can shoot and hit from anywhere yet she took no 3s. I'm sure that was in the game plan. She had "only" 5 assists. The other players have to finish plays to get more. An example: late in the game she did a pick and roll with Paith. The ball went where Paith was supposed to be but she was not there so it was a turnover.
My favorite pass of the day was from Evina to Paige under the basket for a bunny + 1.
CW played well but could not hit her open shots. Good defense and good slasher/scorer.
Nika looked a bit slow likely due to her foot issues. I hope her lack of looking to score does not lead to a Molly like career.
Mir was special. When she learns the plays she will be very good. Aubrey was good in what seemed like more limited minutes.
Liv looked more mobile and aggressive but seemed out of gas early in 2nd half and did not return.
Anna was active but also seemed to tire. As someone noted she is not 0 for America this year.
I also was disappointed Autumn didn't get in but I'm sure that was also by design. This was the "preseason" game to see what the scholarship players had to offer. She will get her chance.
Lastly I loved the quarter ending play designed to have Paige score. It worked.