Who Is the Better Shooter: Azzi or Lou?

[oldude]

The conventional wisdom is that Azzi has the most beautiful jump shot in WBB. Far be it from me to disagree with that sentiment. But the more I watch Lou shoot the basketball, the more impressed I am with her brilliant shooting mechanics.

Lou’s jump shot is truly a JUMP SHOT!!! She elevates her 6’1” frame, with her hands extended upward, releasing the ball with a high, parabolic arc that makes it virtually impossible to block her shot. In order to get maximum elevation on her jump shot, Lou employs a couple of “next level” techniques.

When Lou is working with the ball in her hands to get to her spot on the court and release a mid-range jumper, she frequently employs a technique that is something of a lost art, “the two-foot jump stop.” Lou dribbles to open space, steps into the jump stop with a big stride off her left leg, planting both feet square to the basket and immediately elevates to release her high, arching shot, which is a thing of beauty.

From the arc, Lou uses another technique which I have only recently become aware of after rewatching the SJ game again today. Lou is constantly working to find a little open space at the arc. When she is about to receive the ball from a teammate, Lou does something that is relatively unique in WBB by flexing both knees. When Lou catches and shoots from the arc, she is pre-coiled, so to speak, prepared to spring upward and release her high arching shot.

Shooting 43 for 84 from the arc, Lou is currently 2nd in the nation in 3-pt shooting percentage at 51.2%, less than 1 percentage point behind Gonzaga’s Brynna Maxwell. As information, Azzi is currently 43.1% from the arc, shooting 22 for 51, which would place her a very respectable 33rd in the nation, had she not missed so many games, with her # of attempts currently below the qualifying standard.

With that said, here is my question to the Boneyard. Who is a better shooter: Azzi or Lou?

 

[GoUconn7961]

Nope. Not gonna go there.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

The conventional wisdom is that Azzi has the most beautiful jump shot in WBB. Far be it for me to disagree with that sentiment. But the more I watch Lou shoot the basketball, the more impressed I am with her brilliant shooting mechanics.

Lou’s jump shot is truly a JUMP SHOT!!! She elevates her 6’1” frame, with her hands extended upward, releasing the ball with a high, parabolic arc that makes it virtually impossible to block her shot. In order to get maximum elevation on her jump shot, Lou employs a couple of “next level” techniques.

When Lou is working with the ball in her hands to get to her spot on the court and release a mid-range jumper, she frequently employs a technique that is something of a lost art, “the two-foot jump stop.” Lou dribbles to open space, steps into the jump stop with a big stride off her left leg, planting both feet square to the basket and immediately elevates to release her high, arching shot, which is a thing of beauty.

From the arc, Lou uses another technique which I have only recently become aware of after rewatching the SJ game again today. Lou is constantly working to find a little open space at the arc. When she is about to receive the ball from a teammate, Lou does something that is relatively unique in WBB by flexing both knees. When Lou catches and shoots from the arc, she is pre-coiled, so to speak, prepared to spring upward and release her high arching shot.

Shooting 43 for 84 from the arc, Lou is currently 2nd in the nation in 3-pt shooting percentage at 51.2%, less than 1 percentage point behind Gonzaga’s Brynna Maxwell. As information, Azzi is currently 43.1% from the arc, shooting 22 for 51, which would place her a very respectable 33rd in the nation, had she not missed so many games, with her # of attempts currently below the qualifying standard.

With that said, here is my question to the Boneyard. Who is a better shooter: Azzi or Lou?

They have different styles and methods to get free, Azzi shakes defenders using picks more (she runs off them tight). Her handle is tighter and is 100% in sync with her shooting motion and the shot is quick. Lou has a slower release, but her elevation allows her to get off clean shots even when tightly defended. She is 100% unbothered by defenders. Azzi can use extended dribbling to get free, but rarely have I seen Lou dribble more than twice to get off her shot unless it's a drive for a layup or floater. I do think that Lou is a better shooter from the baseline and Azzi from the paint. Long range not much difference.

 

[Topsail]

i Feel like the ball is going in the hoop when either one shoot. They both can drive to the hoop, pull up and shoot the 3. They both move well without the ball. I love AZzi s mechanics but you made a great point about Lou s jump shot . I say we call it a tie and be happy that we have them on our team.

 

[pvdoggy]

They are different kinds of shooters to me. Azzi does not need much daylight to get her shot off especially with her much quicker release than Lou's but I think Lou gets her shot off better when she is being defended. As far as a thing of beauty, Azzi's shot wins hands down. Lou's offensive skill set is quite unique among Uconn players in the last 10+ years, I think. They are both extremely smart basketball players and I am glad Uconn has them.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

I have to admit I have never celebrated so many shots that almost went in. That's how beautiful I find their shooting.

 

[DEpup]

Don't want to go there with a 10 ft pole.... just glad they are both at UConn. It was so great to watch them go in and out for each other in the SJU game because Lou was in foul trouble and the production didn't change at all...

 

[huskeynut]

The answer to the question is YES!!!!!!!!

They are both deadly shooters and their jersey says UCONN. That's all I need to know.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I love them both. A lot. At first, I thought nobody is better than Azzi. But let's let the stats speak for themselves. Lou's slash line beats Azzi's in 2 categories. Let's wait for the rest of the season. I think Azzi can raise her numbers. I do know that defenses have great difficulty in covering both of them.

 

[Kaizen]

Tied, both are great ...

 

[JonathanXIV]

Azzi. Next question.

By the way, Azzi is the answer no matter who the other shooter is.

 

[HuskyNan]

If you’re the opponent, how dispiriting is it to work to get Lou in foul trouble but when she goes out, she’s replaced by Azzi?

 

[LwrcasefaN]

If you’re the opponent, how dispiriting is it to work to get Lou in foul trouble but when she goes out, she’s replaced by Azzi?

lol/ Could have been worse if Paige was playing. That type of shooting would keep a hibernating bear from sleeping.

 

[Fore!]

The conventional wisdom is that Azzi has the most beautiful jump shot in WBB. Far be it from me to disagree with that sentiment. But the more I watch Lou shoot the basketball, the more impressed I am with her brilliant shooting mechanics.

Lou’s jump shot is truly a JUMP SHOT!!! She elevates her 6’1” frame, with her hands extended upward, releasing the ball with a high, parabolic arc that makes it virtually impossible to block her shot. In order to get maximum elevation on her jump shot, Lou employs a couple of “next level” techniques.

When Lou is working with the ball in her hands to get to her spot on the court and release a mid-range jumper, she frequently employs a technique that is something of a lost art, “the two-foot jump stop.” Lou dribbles to open space, steps into the jump stop with a big stride off her left leg, planting both feet square to the basket and immediately elevates to release her high, arching shot, which is a thing of beauty.

From the arc, Lou uses another technique which I have only recently become aware of after rewatching the SJ game again today. Lou is constantly working to find a little open space at the arc. When she is about to receive the ball from a teammate, Lou does something that is relatively unique in WBB by flexing both knees. When Lou catches and shoots from the arc, she is pre-coiled, so to speak, prepared to spring upward and release her high arching shot.

Shooting 43 for 84 from the arc, Lou is currently 2nd in the nation in 3-pt shooting percentage at 51.2%, less than 1 percentage point behind Gonzaga’s Brynna Maxwell. As information, Azzi is currently 43.1% from the arc, shooting 22 for 51, which would place her a very respectable 33rd in the nation, had she not missed so many games, with her # of attempts currently below the qualifying standard.

With that said, here is my question to the Boneyard. Who is a better shooter: Azzi or Lou?

Right now it’s Lou; she is the more consistently accurate 3 pt shooter and who I would want talking an open look.

 

[my2cents]

Too close a comparison to make a choice. Lou seems more consistent, and Azzi can get hot...and then its watch out.

 

[Mdoggie]

It all depends on the night.

 

[darrell]

lol/ Could have been worse if Paige was playing. That type of shooting would keep a hibernating bear from sleeping.

Can you imagine a lineup of Paige, Azzi and Lou in the backcourt? Defenses would be working overtime.

 

[tchalla1]

If you’re the opponent, how dispiriting is it to work to get Lou in foul trouble but when she goes out, she’s replaced by Azzi?

LOL--now, wasn't that a real treat for St. John's? Talk about cutting off the head of the hydra...

 

[baggerbob]

Can you imagine a lineup of Paige, Azzi and Lou in the backcourt? Defenses would be working overtime.

Lou and Azzi both in the game together give Uconn the opportunity to win the Championship. No one else on the floor can be doubled, because they both can score even when well guarded.

 

[DefenseBB]

I have to say, I am a bit disappointed in my fine colleague @oldude that if you pose a question like this, post some stats to compare. You owe me!

Name

Pos

GP

Avg

FG

FGA

FG%

3FG

3FGA

3FG%

FT

FTA

FT%

R

Reb

A

TO

Blk

St

Pts

Ave

Azzi

G

8​

29.8​

62​

116​

53%​

22​

51​

43%​

12​

13​

92%​

13​

1.63​

20​

12​

2​

10​

158​

19.75​

Lou

G

16​

31​

100​

198​

51%​

43​

84​

51%​

28​

29​

97%​

46​

2.88​

24​

34​

5​

8​

271​

16.94​

 

[oldude]

I have to say, I am a bit disappointed in my fine colleague @oldude that if you pose a question like this, post some stats to compare. You owe me!

Name

Pos

GP

Avg

FG

FGA

FG%

3FG

3FGA

3FG%

FT

FTA

FT%

R

Reb

A

TO

Blk

St

Pts

Ave

Azzi

G

8​

29.8​

62​

116​

53%​

22​

51​

43%​

12​

13​

92%​

13​

1.63​

20​

12​

2​

10​

158​

19.75​

Lou

G

16​

31​

100​

198​

51%​

43​

84​

51%​

28​

29​

97%​

46​

2.88​

24​

34​

5​

8​

271​

16.94​

Thank you for picking up the ball and running with it….

 

[Charliebball]

The conventional wisdom is that Azzi has the most beautiful jump shot in WBB. Far be it from me to disagree with that sentiment. But the more I watch Lou shoot the basketball, the more impressed I am with her brilliant shooting mechanics.

Lou’s jump shot is truly a JUMP SHOT!!! She elevates her 6’1” frame, with her hands extended upward, releasing the ball with a high, parabolic arc that makes it virtually impossible to block her shot. In order to get maximum elevation on her jump shot, Lou employs a couple of “next level” techniques.

When Lou is working with the ball in her hands to get to her spot on the court and release a mid-range jumper, she frequently employs a technique that is something of a lost art, “the two-foot jump stop.” Lou dribbles to open space, steps into the jump stop with a big stride off her left leg, planting both feet square to the basket and immediately elevates to release her high, arching shot, which is a thing of beauty.

From the arc, Lou uses another technique which I have only recently become aware of after rewatching the SJ game again today. Lou is constantly working to find a little open space at the arc. When she is about to receive the ball from a teammate, Lou does something that is relatively unique in WBB by flexing both knees. When Lou catches and shoots from the arc, she is pre-coiled, so to speak, prepared to spring upward and release her high arching shot.

Shooting 43 for 84 from the arc, Lou is currently 2nd in the nation in 3-pt shooting percentage at 51.2%, less than 1 percentage point behind Gonzaga’s Brynna Maxwell. As information, Azzi is currently 43.1% from the arc, shooting 22 for 51, which would place her a very respectable 33rd in the nation, had she not missed so many games, with her # of attempts currently below the qualifying standard.

With that said, here is my question to the Boneyard. Who is a better shooter: Azzi or Lou?

I think when she's 100% healthy, Azzi is the best pure shooter in women's college basketball..........remember we still have not seen her at her best............I'd love for both of them to be shooting in the mid to upper forties by the end of the season..........it does make you wonder how Lou ended up staying at Fairfield and not transferring to a much bigger program earlier in her career.........she certainly hasn't missed a beat playing at UConn against much better competition.....

 

[Centerstream]

The conventional wisdom is that Azzi has the most beautiful jump shot in WBB. Far be it from me to disagree with that sentiment. But the more I watch Lou shoot the basketball, the more impressed I am with her brilliant shooting mechanics.

Lou’s jump shot is truly a JUMP SHOT!!! She elevates her 6’1” frame, with her hands extended upward, releasing the ball with a high, parabolic arc that makes it virtually impossible to block her shot. In order to get maximum elevation on her jump shot, Lou employs a couple of “next level” techniques.

When Lou is working with the ball in her hands to get to her spot on the court and release a mid-range jumper, she frequently employs a technique that is something of a lost art, “the two-foot jump stop.” Lou dribbles to open space, steps into the jump stop with a big stride off her left leg, planting both feet square to the basket and immediately elevates to release her high, arching shot, which is a thing of beauty.

From the arc, Lou uses another technique which I have only recently become aware of after rewatching the SJ game again today. Lou is constantly working to find a little open space at the arc. When she is about to receive the ball from a teammate, Lou does something that is relatively unique in WBB by flexing both knees. When Lou catches and shoots from the arc, she is pre-coiled, so to speak, prepared to spring upward and release her high arching shot.

Shooting 43 for 84 from the arc, Lou is currently 2nd in the nation in 3-pt shooting percentage at 51.2%, less than 1 percentage point behind Gonzaga’s Brynna Maxwell. As information, Azzi is currently 43.1% from the arc, shooting 22 for 51, which would place her a very respectable 33rd in the nation, had she not missed so many games, with her # of attempts currently below the qualifying standard.

With that said, here is my question to the Boneyard. Who is a better shooter: Azzi or Lou?

Paige

 

[Bone Dog]

Too subtle for me. What I love about all three of them -- see how I worked Paige in there? -- is they have a high release point and they shoot at the peak of their jump. Lots of kids have to supplement arm strength by shooting from chin level and/or by using the force of the leap to achieve the distance.

I also really love that they all have excellent midrange jumpers. This is almost a lost art, but it's where they get most of their shots. The effortless midrange shot is as dispiriting as the long range dagger for defenders. You think you have them stopped at the arc, and they take two dribbles and before you know they've hit a 2.