The odds are probably yes. They have not won a conference game since 2022, 45 straight losses, so the law of averages say they will win at least 1 this year. Heck, they only 1 game the entire year last year, so the 5 they have is a 500 percent increase.
I noticed it but I think she was frustrated at some of the calls, only 1 or 2 were obvious fouls. She just seems a little lost right now, not like she ended last year, but she will work through it especially in BE games where she'll likely get 8-10 minutes a game.
Q has certainly never showed a bad attitude, and you can see she is much liked by teammates in how they play for her.
Azzi nearly outscored the X-women in 20 minutes...
That’s not how the law of averages works.
I believe she did the same thing in another game, so I think the only conclusion is it was by design. Of course who wins the tip doesn't really matter except to the extent that you prefer starting with the ball in the final quarter for example. The way tie-ups are handled now, the only real significance of the jump ball, is at the start of an overtime period where it clearly does matter.
Thanks for adding the analytics. I look at a number of those on other sites, but there were a few new ones here that I admit I had to reference the key to understand.
I'm not gushing on Allie, although she is my favorite on the bench. I'm a little confused why you are being semi-harsh on her. Can't the kid have a good game and just let it go at that?
Q always looks and plays like she is having the time of her life, even when she's sitting on the bench. She's fun to watch.Q has certainly never showed a bad attitude, and you can see she is much liked by teammates in how they play for her.
The smile hopefully is just knowing how preposterous 5 fouls in 8 min is! A wry smile.
Nika will send her an approving, supportive text. "Don't worry Q, in Croatia none of those were fouls."
Useful game. Azzi and Allie really stepped up.
Chen in a bit of a shooting slump. I had hoped with Paige' absence we'd see 'scoring Chen'.
First day on the Boneyard?
Really appreciate these postgame stats, Nan! Thanks....
Gee, who might that mystery 6’2” player be? I’m totally with you that a tall lineup like that could be potent if Morgan finds her game. 4 big PGs and Jana is a possibility worth developing. If Geno wants that for March, now is the time to get it some experience. Chemistry doesn’t develop overnight.
And the sign of how important this ‘tuneup game’ really was can be seen in their struggles during the first 5 minutes. They felt it too. And now they’ve cleared that hurdle, I can only hope they’ll roll over the rest of the Big East, building a ton of confidence along the way.
It's really hard to get into rhythm and show what she can do when you play 5 minutes at the end of a game. When she plays more, it's in and out. Last night she played just about the entire 4th quarter and did knock down some shots. It would be prudent to have her come in earlier against Georgetown and play with the regulars just to see how she would mesh, and most importantly, knock down some 3 pointers playing within their offence.
Agree with all except KK as starting PG. I think KK is fitting perfectly into her role coming off the bench to create and also switching the 1 and 2 with Kaitlin on the floor at same time in one of the offensive schemes Geno runs. When KK comes in, the defense gets a boost with the energy she brings. I too once thought she should replace Kaitlin starting at PG but have since changed my mind. Keeping KK where she is works so why change. But open to other opinions.Some thoughts on the Xavier game:
- No Paige = No problem.
- Without his best player Geno didn’t mess around tonight, slapping on the press from the opening tip, as the Huskies came out swarming, forcing the Musketeers into 10 turnovers in both the 1st & 2nd Qtr and 32 turnovers for the game.
- Every time I watch Sarah play basketball she does something to convince me that she is even better than I thought she was the last time I watched her play. Tonight, in the absence of UConn’s superstar, Sarah was UConn’s superstar.
- For UConn, the next man up tonight was Azzi who lead the Huskies with 23 pts and played an exceptional all-around game. For those of us hoping that Azzi would become a “difference maker,” tonight Azzi was a difference maker!
- Ashlynn stepped into a starting role again for the Huskies and it looked like she never missed a beat. It’s not easy for any player to step into the starting lineup seamlessly, but that’s exactly what Ashlynn did today.
- KK's energy off the bench is like pouring gasoline on a fire. While there is no rush to make this change, at some point I think KK assumes the starting PG role.
- Allie had her very own 3-pt shooting contest tonight knocking down 5 treys.
- The Hoyas are up next on the road. GO HUSKIES!!!
I have this same thought. Of course, meshing is more complicated than this. It has to be prepared for in practice and I wouldn’t be surprised if Geno has her working with the starters this week with this in mind.
As I said, there’s no rush in starting KK at pg. My thoughts on the subject involve getting off to slow starts in Big Games and having to play from behind, as we did vs ND & USC. I just feel that KK gives UConn more juice when she’s on the floor, whether she starts or comes in off the bench.
