ESPN: UCONN Freshman Katie Lou Samuelson finds Her Footing

[j66kicker]

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-b...es-freshman-katie-lou-samuelson-finds-footing

On Bonnie & Karlie: "When I was younger, I wanted to be just like them, so that's where it all started," Samuelson said. "But once I got older, all I wanted to do was to be better than them."

 

[Kaizen]

KLS is our next year big star.

 

[Nuyoika]

KLS is our next year big star.

Soooo much potential. Look how she has progressed just this year.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A nice highlight package from this year someone put together:

 

[MilfordHusky]

I like the video of Lou, but am unsure about the lyrics in the audio.

The video shows nice movement without the ball and her teammates looking for her.

ESPN needed a write-up in support of their choice as NFOY. She may not have had the best season, but she overcame huge challenges and is playing great basketball. She'll be a key the rest of the season.

Yes, she will be The Next Great One. If Morgan goes to the WNBA this summer, Lou could be the leader next year.

Lou's assignment from me for the offseason: develop a Stewie jump hook in the lane.

 

[rugbymate]

An astounding Lou stat....she is shooting 70% from inside the arc!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

An astounding Lou stat....she is shooting 70% from inside the arc!!

Layups and midrange jumpers. She is a very accurate shooter.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

"My teammates have been a huge help with that, teaching me how to deal with the negativity, not worry about it, and focus on the positivity. We focus on playing for each other."

In other words, we ignore Geno as much as we can!

 

[HuskyZee]

"My teammates have been a huge help with that, teaching me how to deal with the negativity, not worry about it, and focus on the positivity. We focus on playing for each other."

In other words, we ignore Geno as much as we can!

That cracks me up!!!

 

[WiseOne]

Now that was a great video!!

 

[Kaizen]

A nice highlight package from this year someone put together:

I see KML is back .... Wow

 

[Nuyoika]

A couple notable things:

1. I love when she calls for the ball. In that USF game at one point she gestured to Mo to pass the ball opposite so that whoever was opposite her could hit her with the cross court pass for the 3. She of course nailed it once the pass came back to her.

2. The red-head from ECU was all over her in that game and I was happy when Lou took it to her. (Was that they game they both got double techs?)

3. Dear Lord and Savior above... someone say a prayer for SMU... goodness gracious.

 

[Bonpland]

I like the video of Lou, but am unsure about the lyrics in the audio.

The video shows nice movement without the ball and her teammates looking for her.

ESPN needed a write-up in support of their choice as NFOY. She may not have had the best season, but she overcame huge challenges and is playing great basketball. She'll be a key the rest of the season.

Yes, she will be The Next Great One. If Morgan goes to the WNBA this summer, Lou could be the leader next year.

Lou's assignment from me for the offseason: develop a Stewie jump hook in the lane.

Milford, I like your comments but if Morgan is not here next year this team's leader will be the girl from Hamilton Ontario.

 

[Sonny44]

Milford, I like your comments but if Morgan is not here next year this team's leader will be the girl from Hamilton Ontario.

Can't be; not born in the US.

 

[rugbymate]

Milford, I like your comments but if Morgan is not here next year this team's leader will be the girl from Hamilton Ontario.

IMO, there is no question that Nurse will be the team leader(in Tucks absence)...she is the one who will set the level of intensity, particularly on the defensive end, that UCONN has become known for...Lou still has a bit of that California girl in her but in due course, she and NC will provide the leadership this team has come to rely on

 

[Carnac]

A nice highlight package from this year someone put together:

Watch this video again, but this time watch the reaction of the coaches and the players on the bench. That's a show in its self. Geno seldom shows any emotion. He expects her shots to fall. Towards the end of the video, one of the opposing coaches "flinches" when one of KLS' 3's go in. THAT was funny!!

Opposing coaches should hope that KLS does not find her rhythm during the game. When she's does, she can hit a string of threes, especially if they're feeding her (which they should be doing if she's got the hot hand).

 

[MilfordHusky]

I see KML is back .... Wow

Watching the perfect ball rotation, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[huskyd]

"When I was younger, I wanted to be just like them, so that's where it all started. But once I got older, all I wanted to do was to be better than them."

Your wish has been granted, my dear.

 

[JordyG]

When she shoots from inside the arc she is as smooth as I've seen in WBB. When she's on this team is essentially last year's team with slightly better defense. Her versatile game a is nightmare to opposing 2's, 3's, and 4's. As time goes on she will develop better footwork inside. She will post up players both larger and smaller. She will defend better on the block. A true all around player and a future AA. Maybe next year.

 

[alexrgct]

Am I going to have to say hell yes about KLS again?

 

[cohenzone]

We should sign her. She shoots 100%.

 

[MilfordHusky]

When she shoots from inside the arc she is as smooth as I've seen in WBB. When she's on this team is essentially last year's team with slightly better defense. Her versatile game a is nightmare to opposing 2's, 3's, and 4's. As time goes on she will develop better footwork inside. She will post up players both larger and smaller. She will defend better on the block. A true all around player and a future AA. Maybe next year.

Yep, yep, and definitely next year.

 

[noirwestern]

Machine gun Katie. You know, like that Kelly chap, only a better shot.

 

[bags27]

The world's most beautiful form. But she looks it all the way into the net, and she needs to break off that look and follow her shot. That's not the highest priority for her future improvement--rebounding is. But it's of the same piece. She needs to think more like Napheesa and Gabby: develop a sixth sense of where the ball might bounce and how she might get to that spot.

 

[JordyG]

The world's most beautiful form. But she looks it all the way into the net, and she needs to break off that look and follow her shot. That's not the highest priority for her future improvement--rebounding is. But it's of the same piece. She needs to think more like Napheesa and Gabby: develop a sixth sense of where the ball might bounce and how she might get to that spot.

Also while rebounding she occasionally elects to wait for the ball to come to her. Gabby is the role model for attacking the ball off the rim. Pheese and Gabby just feel once the ball is shot it belongs to them. Ultimately this young lady is going to be a nasty rebounder as well.