Villanova Postgame Thread

[husky98]

I believe her scoring is going to be needed from here on out. When she scores against the better teams it seems to spark the rest of the UConn players.

Aside from her defense, all we need from Shade is 1 or 2 back breaking threes at the right time. Especially if KK and the bench can pick up the scoring slack.

 

[oldude]

Aside from her defense, all we need from Shade is 1 or 2 back breaking threes at the right time. Especially if KK and the bench can pick up the scoring slack.

Even if Ash doesn’t knock down 1 or 2 x 3’s per game, she’s a player that other teams can’t possibly play off of and, since she’s constantly moving on offense, she’s going to exhaust whichever opponent who’s tasked with chasing her all over the court.

 

[Huskee11]

I have no issue with the late three. The kid was probably excited to get an open look

Joens had not hit a three the entire tournament and had not scored at all in the game, so I get it.

I'm old enough to remember when teams played until the final buzzer no matter what the score was. And we wouldn't have had the famous Brianna Pulido basket in 2016 if Geno had pulled the plug.

At some point it changed, initially I think with the winning team not shooting if its possession began with the shot clock turned off. Then it expanded beyond that, and then the losing team was expected to follow suit. It feels like it has been this way for decades but it was not always like this. It is similar to the kneeldown in football, but it often feels more awkward, with players not always sure what to do, whether to defend or not.

I realize Joens is a starter, but oftentimes a reserve is thrown in for two minutes and the hold the ball protocol eats up about half of their playing time.

I would be fine with going back to the old days and playing until the final buzzer. The best argument against that is why risk injury at the end of a blowout. But by that logic, you could also stop playing at the two or three minute mark.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I’m sorry, but Denise Dillon is a class act. I listened to Dillon’s postgame and I really don’t believe she was ungracious or sounded like her team lost by 2. What I do believe is that after playing UConn so well in Philadelphia recently, she was really bummed that her team was beaten so badly last night. Other than that, she said all the right things about UConn as well as her team.

I think the game at Nova was the anomaly. We were in a bit of a mini-slump that week, and Sarah was not 100% health-wise. I understand Coach Dillon's optimism, but I wasn't expecting a second close game.

 

[Majic Hands]

I believe her scoring is going to be needed from here on out. When she scores against the better teams it seems to spark the rest of the UConn players.

I think I’ve seen her on several occasions being the one who takes the first shot.

I think she tends to take more shots when her teammates seem to be having just a little lack of confidence in their shots. Thankfully the confidence tends to come roaring back.

Agree completely. Going forward she has to be ready. Thankfully that’s her middle name Ash Ready Shade 😃

 

[Majic Hands]

Joens had not hit a three the entire tournament and had not scored at all in the game, so I get it.

I'm old enough to remember when teams played until the final buzzer no matter what the score was. And we wouldn't have had the famous Brianna Pulido basket in 2016 if Geno had pulled the plug.

At some point it changed, initially I think with the winning team not shooting if its possession began with the shot clock turned off. Then it expanded beyond that, and then the losing team was expected to follow suit. It feels like it has been this way for decades but it was not always like this. It is similar to the kneeldown in football, but it often feels more awkward, with players not always sure what to do, whether to defend or not.

I realize Joens is a starter, but oftentimes a reserve is thrown in for two minutes and the hold the ball protocol eats up about half of their playing time.

I would be fine with going back to the old days and playing until the final buzzer. The best argument against that is why risk injury at the end of a blowout. But by that logic, you could also stop playing at the two or three minute mark.

I seem to remember a European”?” player placing the ball on the floor instead of standing there bouncing the ball.

Can’t remember if it was one of our players or on another team.

I know I’ve seen us dribble out the next to last possession and then other team inbounds and dribbles out the last few seconds.

I didn’t realize it was a nonstarter kid that hadn’t had a scoring opportunity. Gotta remember they’re still kids

 

[oldude]

I seem to remember a European”?” player placing the ball on the floor instead of standing there bouncing the ball.

Can’t remember if it was one of our players or on another team.

I know I’ve seen us dribble out the next to last possession and then other team inbounds and dribbles out the last few seconds.

I didn’t realize it was a nonstarter kid that hadn’t had a scoring opportunity. Gotta remember they’re still kids

That player was Nika. It was kind of her thing, and it was pretty cool.

 

[Majic Hands]

That player was Nika. It was kind of her thing, and it was pretty cool.

Darn it!! I should have known that.

Just love that kid.

Actually getting ready to turn on YouTube to see if I can find the game to watch Nika & Olivia V

 

[Bigboote]

Darn it!! I should have known that.

Just love that kid.

Actually getting ready to turn on YouTube to see if I can find the game to watch Nika & Olivia V

This link should get you there Wendesday afternoon: