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Well ASU, it was nice while it lasted. Still a great start to the Molly Miller era, but there was a decided lack of good teams amongst their opponents as the winning streak grew.


Speaking of new eras, BYU is probably quite a bit better off with their new coach. I think Whiting was in over her head the whole time.
 
DefenseBB said:
While watching the LSU-Kentucky game, the announcers said Clara grew like 10 inches her senior year which is why she is a good ball handler and has very good footwork. That to me, tells me she will continue to improve in the front court as she gains more experience with her height and the better agility she has vs other front court players. I had noticed her last year when composing the efficiency scores and have on my top 20 watch list for WBCA team awards. The truth is I have 200+ people I’m tracking but have flags next to my favorites and Clara is a definite favorite
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Thought that was about Key. Is also true for Key (well not ten inches) I believe, if not.
 
USC started off well /aggressively but missed a bunch of shots.
Then UCLA settled down
 
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USC only still in this bc 6/8 from 3.
1 basket in the paint

USC wil miss a few and then UCLA will run away with it
 
Vanderbilt goes down tomorrow. Is @azfan rooting for the Kitties tonight?

This should not be a close game AT UCLA given all the size UCLA has but given the dearth of coaching by both HC I am curious. How USC does not let Jazzy at least touch the ball every possession is odd to me.
 
UCLA has a bunch of weapons with that size and some 3point shooters
 
Is it me but every time the tv camera cuts to Gottlieb, she looks completely confused at what is going on?
 
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Now that Arizona St. has lost, attention will turn to Texas Tech. How long can they keep going? Certainly not going to end today. And now it's final 80-49.


Again, for the people in the back of the room, Arizona is not better this year without Adia. Lost by 30 today, already 0-3 in conference.
 
My goodness USC has struggled in the 2nd half. Painful to watch. Just one missed shot after another. UCLA has a lot of weapons they can throw at you.


I gotta say, Betts has good hands. They throw some passes at her that aren't really on the money, but she handles them no problem.

edit--80-46 final



Cool seeing Cheryl and Reggie Miller at the game. Reggie appeared to be having a better time than his sis.
 
nwhoopfan said:
My goodness USC has struggled in the 2nd half. Painful to watch. Just one missed shot after another. UCLA has a lot of weapons they can throw at you.


I gotta say, Betts has good hands. They throw some passes at her that aren't really on the money, but she handles them no problem.

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Cool seeing Cheryl and Reggie Miller at the game. Reggie appeared to be having a better time than his sis.
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If they could be trusted to keep it clean, it would be awesome to hear them mic'd up and listen to their trash talk. Or maybe let them comment on the game similar to what ESPN has set up with Bird or Taurasi. The stories of how competitive they were as kids are hilarious.
 
cancontent said:
If they could be trusted to keep it clean, it would be awesome to hear them mic'd up and listen to their trash talk. Or maybe let them comment on the game similar to what ESPN has set up with Bird or Taurasi. The stories of how competitive they were as kids are hilarious.
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I like that idea.
 
GoChips20 said:
I think Strack will become a better overall player than Liz Kitley, and might be right there already. Just won’t have the same accolades in a much more loaded conference.
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I feel like she’s a carbon copy of Kitley. Both love the fadeaway step back and are generally quite good college players capable of dominating lower level competition. Similar height and mobility. Mixed results going up against better centers. Strack has more range on her shot which will suit her well for the pros but I’m not sure if she sticks in the W.

I don’t love the fadeaway jumper as a mainstay even if it’s pretty to watch. It’s a relatively low percentage shot and takes you out of any chance to grab an offensive rebound and it will rarely draw fouls.
 
TCU losing to Utah 54-52 8:50 left in 4th
 
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Utah/TCU going to OT. TCU is likely quite overranked but this is an entertaining game on ESPN+.
 
I was thinking Iowa State could go undefeated for the entire year since their schedule is so easy.
 
I am not watching that Utah/TCU game. But I remember UConn playing Utah. Some team will be pretty lucky if they get TCU as the 2 seed in their region.
 
bballnut90 said:
I feel like she’s a carbon copy of Kitley. Both love the fadeaway step back and are generally quite good college players capable of dominating lower level competition. Similar height and mobility. Mixed results going up against better centers. Strack has more range on her shot which will suit her well for the pros but I’m not sure if she sticks in the W.

I don’t love the fadeaway jumper as a mainstay even if it’s pretty to watch. It’s a relatively low percentage shot and takes you out of any chance to grab an offensive rebound and it will rarely draw fouls.
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We have very similar thoughts on the topic. I think it makes a great counter when nothing else is working but I would never make it the first move out of my bag and I feel like the Kentucky coaches teach it that way.
 
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Stagnant said:
I will tell you what the eyeball test tells me.

1. Texas
2. UConn
3. UCLA
4. South Carolina

GAP

5. Kentucky
6. Oklahoma
7. LSU
8. Vanderbilt
9. Iowa State
10. Louisville
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I need to also see vandy play someone
 
Blue Huskie said:
One thing’s for sure, UCONN was a much better team while Paige was out than USC is without Juju.
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It's almost like Gottlieb's coaching plan of "let Juju be Juju" is missing the cog that ran the entire operation... I almost feel bad for Jazzy because she is not Juju and she's also not being set up to succeed. Otoh, enjoy that U$C NIL blood money...
 
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