Who will have the best game against South Carolina?

[Los24]

I thought it would be interesting to ask pre-game who will win the BA award against the national champions? And why?? Since we are at it, score prediction???

 

[MilfordHusky]

Lou!

 

[CocoHusky]

The same player that was an absolute badass the last time these same two teams played. It's her world, the other players are just borrowing time in it!

 

[DEpup]

I say the guards. With SC, the three point shot is available all the time.

 

[MilfordHusky]

The same player that was an absolute badass the last time these same two teams played. It's her world, the other players are just borrowing time in it!

If not for her sore him, Gabby was my choice.

 

[Carnac]

Too early to tell. Check back with me at halftime.

 

[SVCBeercats]

I thought it would be interesting to ask pre-game who will win the BA award against the national champions? And why?? Since we are at it, score prediction???

AZURÁ

 

[Bronxjeff]

I going with a coming out party for MW! 16 points 8 boards for her.
We win 84 to 71

 

[eebmg]

Phessa continues her breakout performance 24 pts / 12 rb / 5 assists / 3 steals / 2 blocks UConn 81 SC 65

 

[HoopsHoppy]

All seven of the usual suspects were mentioned already - although dangerfield and nurse only by position. I like that kind of distribution - nice time for the answer to be THE TEAM. And I think a balanced team effort and a nicely distributed result will raise Boneyard spirits as we move into the final full month of the regular season

 

[enigmatic]

Too early to tell. Check back with me at halftime.

I agree but for me more like after the game. I can't say who will but I definitely can say after who did

 

[HuskylnSC]

In my imagination game, Geno uses Z's edge in quickness to go right at A'ja. Getting A'ja into early foul trouble and providing Dawn with lots of time to whine to the refs about how they are not letting the best player in the country play. Her pleas will fall on deaf ears because Geno's presence won't allow her to bully the officials.

My Imaginary winner is Z. In reality, I pick an adrenalin fueled Gabby.

 

[oldude]

The Huskies will have had 5 days to prepare for SC since their last game. That’s also 5 days for Gabby to rest her sore hip. The Gamecocks will get a big dose of “Big Game” Gabby Williams on Thursday.

 

[Goodgood]

Kia. Her senior leadership and 3-point accuracy will break the game open early, then Z will create havoc inside. Geno's defensive scheme on the opponent's best player will keep Wilson quiet for long stretches.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

I look for Lou to lead the way on the offensive end, open and hitting 3s often... Gabby will make things tough for Wilson on the defensive end.

 

[CMC'72]

Reading this thread, I can only conclude one thing:

"SC is in big trouble."

 

[BroadwayVa]

I thought it would be interesting to ask pre-game who will win the BA award against the national champions? And why?? Since we are at it, score prediction???

I suspect the Starting five will need their best game. Uconn at USC normally fires up the crowd and USC. Fouls at USC in recent games, unless I'm totally and unknowingly biased, have been most favorable to USC. Bad for Uconn.
I would LIKE Azura Stevens to have an exceptional game--that to me is important thinking of the remaining games. Megan Walker, should she get minutes and playing well would also be harbinger of things to come, I hope.

 

[calpedaler]

Reading this thread, I can only conclude one thing:

"SC is in big trouble."

 

[DeeHusky]

I think it will be easy for a lot of UConn players to have a good game because South Carolina is not as talented as they’ve been in recent years. Outside of Ty Harris and A’ja Wilson it’s not much talent in Columbia. I could be wrong and this could be a good game, but I just don’t see it. I personally feel like UConn can neutralize all of the other players. UConn hasn’t been consistently really good like recent years this season either, but this S. Car. team doesn’t scare me like a Baylor or Miss St so I like our chances.

 

[hoopingcrane]

Lou!

Correct!

 

[Los24]

In my imagination game, Geno uses Z's edge in quickness to go right at A'ja. Getting A'ja into early foul trouble and providing Dawn with lots of time to whine to the refs about how they are not letting the best player in the country play. Her pleas will fall on deaf ears because Geno's presence won't allow her to bully the officials.

My Imaginary winner is Z. In reality, I pick an adrenalin fueled Gabby.

My only concern is that A'ja is not an easy guard and the foul issue can easily swing the other way...

 

[Los24]

I think it will be easy for a lot of UConn players to have a good game because South Carolina is not as talented as they’ve been in recent years. Outside of Ty Harris and A’ja Wilson it’s not much talent in Columbia. I could be wrong and this could be a good game, but I just don’t see it. I personally feel like UConn can neutralize all of the other players. UConn hasn’t been consistently really good like recent years this season either, but this S. Car. team doesn’t scare me like a Baylor or Miss St so I like our chances.

I am going to predict 84 - 63 and believe this will start (although the last few games have been great) to March Madness. I have heard many of the UConn players saying this time of year we can not have steps backwards, need to have everything/everybody come together and be on same page moving forward.

 

[VAMike23]

The same player that was an absolute badass the last time these same two teams played. It's her world, the other players are just borrowing time in it!

There Can Be Only One

 

[TitleTown]

Collier has been playing much better of late and I think she will have a huge game Thursday!

 

[UConnCat]

In last year's record-setting game against South Carolina, Lou had one of her worst shooting games (SC's defense played a role) and Kia spent a lot of time on the bench because of a bum ankle. Gabby and Napheesa were the stars in last year's game.

I expect Geno to remind Lou of her less than stellar performance against South Carolina last year and I expect Lou to respond. I also expect Kia to play well.

As for the best UConn player? Lou or Gabby.