In case you didn't see the game and just saw the box score, Michigan was all over Hidalgo. It was a clinic on ball denial and defense on a string to really give her no options. I hope my UConn Huskies can do the same thing on her.. I am not going to lie, I found it completely entertaining.
You know what, fair point. Bransford and Prosper should've shot more. Bransford had a good first half and had some nice buckets. But her buckets came off one-on-one plays. This ND offense is just one-on-one. Prosper and Bransford can do that, but they more often drive into traffic and turn it over or have to pass out. Hannah is quick enough to get briefly open and at least take a shot. VDJ and Moore are the spot up shooters that haven't been able to hit. They couldn't run anything to get Cowles a single shot attempt. Sanchez had a 3, but just couldnt be in the game. She was getting torched on the glass and in transition.
Other than Hidalgo, they don’t have a very good starting 5.
Why was Swords for that matter? She didn't need to play 34 minutes today.
Not sure what Coach KBA was thinking on that one. Michigan does not need Swords playing anymore than 25 minutes a game. There is too much depth on Michigan's roster for that to happen.
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Not really.
Yeah I am not expecting a whole lot from Notre Dame this season, unless the players take a huge jump skil development wise. Hannah is going to be fine. The rest of the roster is a work in progress.
No. They have 10 scholarship players, one of whom is injured. 2 of the scholarship players are of questionable talent. That leaves 7. Those 7 all played extensively.
I question when most every coach has their starters, especially their stars, playing 30+ minutes in games that are decided before the start of the third quarter. Now if it's because of lack of available, quality players, then I most likely am not aware of that fact because I don't follow other teams, just UConn. Thus my question about the Golden Domers' situation.
Yeah it was not pretty . The real SC showed their youth out there tonight. They are a work in progress. I will give them some grace. The new SC did not impress but they are still a worthy opponent. Great win for them and Coach Staley.
I thought she had some really nice moves into tough midrange shots that she made. But I didn’t see the full game.
During one timeout I saw this expression on Hidalgo’s face. It looked like she was thinking; “This is gonna be a very long season!” Probably my imagination but she did not look happy! She’s incredibly talented though, perhaps this will turn out to be an opportunity to improve in different ways than simply winning. Maybe she’ll become a bit of a player/coach and help that team in ways that would not happen during a typical ND season. I like her and wish her the best.
