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USA U16 National Team Game Info

Haven't been real impressed by this team. Perhaps it's just that they're really young. But haven't seen a real emerging superstar. Exception is Boston, who is going to be a beast in NCAA, and later in WNBA. A can't miss. Cooke has shown moments of flash and talent. Otherwise....
 
JordyG said:
I just got around to watching the first half of the game vs Puerto Rico. Man, was that ugly. It looked like an SEC game. The worst shooting half vs an international opponent
None of the bigs have shown me any good footwork inside. Almost everyone either shoots off rhythm, wrong footed, or off balance. Sam has nice form but hardly ever seems in rhythm. would give them fits. Like many Euro teams.
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Boston's footwork needs improvement but I think Watson's footwork is actually one of her greatest attributes...........unlike Boston who never seems to be comfortable going to the basket especially while being guarded, Watson's feet are really quick and allow her to be incredibly effective shooting down low.....I haven't looked at her shooting percentage but I would bet it's way above 50%
 
Charliebball said:
Here are the team stats through four games..if I'm reading them correctly Watson is shooting .833 for the tournament....
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Watson really only takes shots when she's in a great position which is why she has just 12 attempts so far, fewest on the team. I like her upside quite a bit. She appears to be a mobile 4. Would fit in great at UConn.
 
Good to see real fans in the stands, even if they were rooting against USA. The game itself was a real hard watch at times; sorta like 7 year olds with a soccer ball. However, the USA team kept its composure and ground Argentina down. ARG had 36 points FOREVER! Gotta disagree with Fairfield - lots of future college talent out there. Hopefully 2 or 3 or 4 will end up in Husky Blue.
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
Watson really only takes shots when she's in a great position which is why she has just 12 attempts so far, fewest on the team. I like her upside quite a bit. She appears to be a mobile 4. Would fit in great at UConn.
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Watson is re...ally being underutilized.........she's quick enough to cover all but the point guard, she can shoot from the outside and she can handle the ball..........I think Horston is getting the extra minutes that Watson should be receiving...........it would be fun to see Boston, Watson, Bueckers, Brunelle and Fudd on the court at the same time...........
 
Fairfield Fan said:
Haven't been real impressed by this team. Perhaps it's just that they're really young. But haven't seen a real emerging superstar. Exception is Boston, who is going to be a beast in NCAA, and later in WNBA. A can't miss. Cooke has shown moments of flash and talent. Otherwise....
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The killer B's(Boston, Bueckers, and Brunelle) have really shown to be the premiere players on the team. Just so happens that UConn is recruiting all of them.
 
Gold Medal Game USA vs Canada

Canada not a great shooting team from two or the three......don't shoot fouls all that well.......they do rebound the ball, are fairly athletic and play some tough D......USA should win going away if the play their game and shoot over 40% from the field

13 Bryn An Masikewich - 15/10.5
4 Sarah Te-Biasu - 9.5/5
10 Ailiah Edwards - 9.5/5
9 Donna Ntembue - 9/5.3
12 Merisah Russell - 7.5/5.8
 
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USA has the superior players and I believe lead 27 -21 end of 1st quarter. Canada playing better team ball . Miller made a 3 as the shot clock was expiring, not sure if it counted or not. Wish USA had better PG play in this game.
 
Better Ball Movement and Defense by Team USA now lead 42-25 2:45 left in the half
 
USA held Canada to 4 points in 2nd Quarter, while scoring 23. Lead at the half 50-25
 
USA just too much for Canada even though they are playing just OK basketball.......as in earlier games the US took away dribble drive leading to forced shots and turnovers..........the US team is so athletic and they just come at you in waves......must be incredibly tiring to play defense against them......more of the same means USA gold in 20 minutes......
 
considering their ages, the USA team is pretty impressive - they will be significantly better as U17 next year. It is a pretty balanced team that does a nice job on defense and is pretty decent on offense as well. There are better players and lesser players but as others have said no real superstar at the moment.
 
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USA has started the 3rd quarter with sloppy play and poor defense. USA has scored 2 points in 4 minutes of play. Fortunately Canada has only scored 5 points.
 
Missed layups!!! Missed layups!! Missed layups!!!!
 
USA leads 68-35 end of 3rd Quarter. USA will get the gold medal. Wonder if Carla Berbue will be the coach of next years U17 World Championship Team. Most likely she will be. It will be interesting to see how many of this years U16 team will make next years U17. If you recall Team USA kept very few of the last U16 team on the U17 team.
 
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Congrats USA U16 Team!!!!!!!......it wasn't always pretty but the did what they came to do...........very promising players with a lot of hard work ahead of them........ I look forward to seeing three or four of them in UConn uniforms in the years to come........not sure who will get the MVP Award if there is one......my guess would be Boston or Brunelle...........
 
Wbbfan1 said:
USA Wins Gold Medal 91-45. Congrats to Carla and the players for bringing back the Gold Medal to USA.

Coaching makes a difference even if you have Superior Talent.
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A D3 coach instead of a high school coach. Incredible difference! Like Rookie league vs. the show.
 
Brunelle shot 29% from the field. That frightening statistic aside, I thought she looked mobile, competitive, and skilled. A player the UConn staff can make really good.

Fudd had a great championship game and will be a stud down the road.

Boston is very talented yet still raw with lots of upside. High-level prospect.

Bueckers has star written all over her.

Cooke is super athletic and can really score. Not a PG, imo, but has terrific upside as well.

Taylor is tenacious defensively, has a sweet stroke on her jumper, and is physical.

Watson is an athletic, versatile power forward. Big upside too.


Would've liked to have seen Haley Jones and Maddie Burke compete but can't have everything.
 
Post U16 wish list based on players with reported UConn interest:

2019 - Sam Brunelle, Aliyah Boston, Haley Jones

2020- Paige Bueckers, Maddie Burke, Kylee Watson
 
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