We have Azzi and they don't

[#12in21]

Nice article about Azzi, give it a read.

Azzi Fudd shines bright for UConn women’s basketball

link.ctinsider.com

 

[AzzisBraids]

Best quote: “You’ve seen in games where she just completely dominates the game, even for a freshman. So as long as she has the ability to do that, her being on the court automatically removes at least one defender from everybody else because you have to guard her the entire 40 minutes that she’s out there. I very rarely take her out for that reason.”

We all have to come to terms with reality. Azzi is the best offensive player on the floor as Paige heals and that's all this article is saying. Whether she makes or misses it really doesn't matter. The threat of her scoring is enough. Teams guard her like she's Stephen Curry and she still does damage.

1. She's a true freshman (shout out to Pam Ward for this non-sense)
2. Her season started in January basically because of injuries
3. She's coming off a COVID high school year where she is not used to fans, let alone the UConn machine
4. And she has more hype and publicity than anyone not named Paige Bueckers

I think she drops 20+ vs Indiana tomorrow

 

[jabstep]

One of the things I lover about Azzi is that all her shots are good shots. Nothing is forced and I expect a big regionals from her!!!!!!!

 

[Wilderness]

Also she has crazy quick hands - stripping the ball, "sudden" assist passes. The reaction time of an elite hockey goalie. I try hard to not blink on her - might miss something.

 

[Scud49]

The confidence she now shows in crunch time - wanting the ball - this no doubt makes all us Husky fans feel great. It's catch the ball, set the feet, and with that beautiful form and release, send the ball on its dramatic arc toward the hoop - I so, so, love seeing that moment of basketball poetry.

 

[Jim]

It's catch the ball, set the feet, and with that beautiful form and release, send the ball on its dramatic arc toward the hoop - I so, so, love seeing that moment of basketball poetry.

That is not quite right. She sets her feet before the ball arrives, so when it does the knee bend, launch, and follow through are remarkably quick.

 

[Tonyc]

To win this game and every game from here on out we need everybody to show up. We have way to much balance and depth in our balance. If we come out on fire this game could be over early.