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Thanks for the reply. My belief is UCLA/UW/Stanford/OSU would definitely challenge FSU/ND/SC/Baylor/MD. May not win, but these teams wouldn't necessarily steamroll these 4 x PAC12 teams. UCONN is unique to me because UCONN is always a superior defensive team (as well as superior offensive team). I believe the PAC12 upper echelon is better this year than last year. As has been pointed out in other posts, the PAC12 offensive depth across these 4 teams is weaker than last year (exception to UW). That is why the NCAA Tournament is such fun, because it brings to surface how strong/weak each conference really is at end of season. I do wish OSU would schedule more quality OOC teams. Thanks for your reply to my question.
I think what UConn has that is quite rare in WCBB is a consistently fluid offense combined with a tenacious defense. And they put a starting five on the floor who are all capable scorers (they have all had games of 20+ points this year, and three have cracked thirty.) Defensively, OSU seems quite similar, but you seem to struggle to score points and it is easier for teams to key on your offensive threats.
This is probably for a different thread but as I want to pose it to you, as an OSU fan, there has been a lot of dialogue on your coach being courted by "more established" programs. I am curious as to the thought and support the school, the fans and even the coach himself feel they have built and are building and if he would leave. Personally, I would love for him to stay and establish a top echelon program to rival Tara on the west coast and become the flag bearer once she retires for the conference.
Geno used it some early and late against Memphis. When Tierney was in at 9:35 in the 1st they started in a triangle and 2. What seems a 1-2-2 is really a triangle and 2. A 1-2-2 nowadays is used more often as a full court press. Geno likes the box and 1 if a guard is being particularly troublesome and that guard is played M2M while everyone else remains in a zone.
Rueck is an OSU graduate, and has loved OSU basketball from the days of Ralph Miller's Orange Express men's team success. OSU just had their first women's basketball sold out game (vs Stanford) which was a major goal of Rueck's. He is on cloud nine right now, and OSU fans love him. I think he will stay at OSU for a while.
He probably feels that way now, but money changes things. He makes $385,000 per year. An offer doubling that with a chance to triple it might take a couple days to soak in, be he would eventually realize it would be life-changing for him and his family.
Good question. The general consensus here appears to be that a team with size and athletic wings/guards would pose the biggest challenge for these Huskies defensively.
Not to speak for SCGamecock, but I would suggest that on offense, Gabby is quick, athletic and relentless. She is great off the dribble driving to the basket, exceptional running the court, a tremendous passer and a great offensive rebounder. Her only weakness is that her jump shot can be inconsistent. When Gabby develops a consistent jump shot, she will be "unguardable" IMO.
Is this Oregon State(there is only one tOSU) better than last year's FF team w/o Jamie Weisner and Ruth Hamblin? Weise is the best PG in America, but I don't see this team being better than last year's which Connecticut destroyed, containing both Wiesner and Weise. I believe for a team to beat Connecticut is more about what they don't do on a given night as opposed to what any other team does. What Connecticut has that os more important than anything is the supreme belief that no one can beat them. They believe, I mean really believe that they are supposed to win every time they step on the court, no matter who the opponent is. They are relentless and they play harder than anyone else in the country for 40 minutes, teams can't match that. I was at the tOSU game in Columbus last season and it was a marvel to watch in person. I sat behind the tOSU bench and the staff and players were equally befuddled as to what to do. I don't know that the PAC12's best have any shot. UCLA is erratic, Stanford doesn't have the firepower, UW is a one-trick pony, although Osahor is fun to watch.
Please if you could take at least some of ochoopsfan's suggestion and start a fan forum for OSU. A well populated and informed fanboard really helps develop the culture of the team and that is precisely was Rueck is trying to build there. By the way I'm one of many on this board that love what Rueck is doing there and I really enjoy watching his teams play.
No question about UCONN, I'm a believer. This OSU team would match up better (lose by 19 points?) with last year's UCONN team than OSU's team last year for one reason: Ruth Hamblin is not on this team! She was a 100% liability last year against UCONN. This OSU Team is a way better defensive team, and, much better rebounding team. Ruth Hamblin & Devon Hunter's replacements this year are much better in this regard. I think OSU will get out of their regional (first 2 games) in the NCAA tourney, but don't know after that....depends on who they play in the 3rd game. I will say this, they have surprised to the upside with how resilient, tough, and determined they are to win. They have been in more close games than any OSU team I can remember, and find a way to win. Please know this, I haven't see UCONN play this year, but I don't have to...they are superior to anyone else in NCAA Women's game. I am looking forward to their game tonight.
What's interesting about Gabby are a few things. One of course is when Nat comes in to form a team of Lou, Gabby, Pheesa, and Kia, Gabby is literally the smallest player on the floor for Geno. Yet she generally covers the other teams biggest player. Another is her work effort. She is the fastest player on the team (Kia is close) and never stops working. You'll notice however as a team UConn runs the lanes harder than any team you've ever seen. As Debbie Antonelli said, they even run out of the locker room faster than any other.
I really like OSU's team this year. In many ways they remind me of UConn in the manner they have exceeded expectations this year after key players graduated last year.