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Message: [QUOTE="HopJim, post: 4552210, member: 6986"] A few additional comments and questions: -While not an asset for the entire game, during the 2nd and 3rd quarters, I saw UConn exerting its will on both offense and defense for the first time in several games. Aubrey and Nika in particular shut their players down - few were able to drive to the basket. Nice to see. -In the 4th quarter, UConn exhibited some of the worst basketball IQ seen in some time. Balls thrown away when no one was back on defense, open layups missed, Xavier executed several wide-open give and goes, etc. Sickening to watch. -UConn's offense continues to struggle. Wonder when Geno will make some changes or add new plays. Curious why we continue to reuse what's not working. -Ines is playing with more confidence, making crisper passes, and generally seems to understand the flow of the offense and defense better. For 5+ minutes, contributing more value. -Not sure what to say about Patterson. She has the physical skills to play a key role but at times seems lost on offense, lets herself get blocked by defenders smaller, slower and with less skills, and continues to foul when just raising her arms would work. Was the last game an example of her skill set or just an anomaly? -When UConn missed a shot, rather than using their height and physical advantages, they typically ran back on defense without trying to offensive rebound. Was this Geno's strategy or just an oversight by the players? Many D2 teams could outrebound Xavier. [/QUOTE]

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