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NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions - Again!
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I disagree.Clearly based on yesterday Mir is the best player on the team and Christyn should only play garbage time.
I disagree.Clearly based on yesterday Mir is the best player on the team and Christyn should only play garbage time.
Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird in 2021?I don't know if Azzi is even better or not. I've seen Paige in about 10 games on tape and Azzi 10 times in person. I think they are very comparable. Azzi has good vision and is a good passer, but Paige is even better. Paige is an excellent shooter, but Azzi is the best.
Ok, our walk on is our secret weapon and Geno is holding her back for the right moment. Cagey devil.I disagree.
I don’t know about that, but she is tiny enough that she could sleep between screens.Ok, our walk on is our secret weapon and Geno is holding her back for the right moment. Cagey devil.
If she’s going to sleep between screens, the shot clock would expire. Get rid of her.I don’t know about that, but she is tiny enough that she could sleep between screens.
Aubrey Griffin with 9 points in ONLY 12 TOTAL MINUTES OF PLAY !!
Regardless that she comes in as the 6th Man, I predict that Aubrey Griffin goes for 20+ Points and 10+ Boards tomorrow vs. UMASS Lowell. You can count on that !!
I just think she ran out of gas. The bigger the body, the more work it takes to build conditioning....Just watched the game for a 2nd time with my analytical eye, and a particular focus on Liv. In the first half Liv actually played pretty well. The second half was another story.
Liv runs the court as well as any Big in the country, and it lead to several fast break baskets for her. She is playing much stronger in the post this year, whether establishing position in the blocks or battling for rebounds. Her strong move to the basket, going to her left and right resulted in baskets or trips to the foul line.
Liv also showed a good understanding of where her teammates were, whether setting screens or passing the ball. She had 3 assists, although her best pass was an over the shoulder beauty from the low post that hit a cutting Paige on the baseline. Unfortunately, Paige uncharacteristically missed the reverse layup.
Liv demonstrated a really nice understanding of defensive positioning. With her head constantly on a swivel she was able to defend the paint as well as roaming all the way out to the arc to shut down open shooters. Liv was credited with 3 blocks, but actually had 4, all of which occurred when she came off her man to defend an open shooter. Liv also appears to have eliminated her former habit of swinging down when blocking shots, something that should keep her on the court rather than on the bench in foul trouble.
Liv’s fade away jump shot was clearly off. It looked a little flat to me, and perhaps simply the result of her timing being off after shutting down practice for almost 2 weeks then starting up again. Liv is not Pheesa, who could make that shot with her eyes closed, but she was fairly effective with that shot last year, against better competition than she faced yesterday. So I think it may be simply a case of timing and a little work on her release.
As for the 2nd half, Liv only played a little less than 4 minutes before Geno sat her down, probably to save her from herself. She was 0-7, including one sequence when she missed 4-5 straight layups right under the basket: miss, rebound, miss, rebound, miss, rebound... I feel reasonably certain that whatever we witnessed from Liv at the beginning of the 2nd half was an aberration that will hopefully not repeat itself
Yes, Liv was not as active in the 2nd half after running the court hard and banging in the paint the entire 1st half. Fortunately, we have a freshman enforcer, with multi-colored locks ready to spell Liv whenever necessary.I just think she ran out of gas. The bigger the body, the more work it takes to build conditioning....
In order to separate the players from the officialsI noticed this during the mens game and wondered why... Today Bestwick said it was switched due to Covid... ???
Why???
Who cares
"Who cares" is kind of a silly comment. It's been discussed numerous times on the BY. Geno has poked fun at her for being "famous for being famous - Paige Khardashian". @oldude had a great point about why it's important to Paige, but to take it a step further, she's a phenomenon in WCBB. She had over a half million followers in high school.Paige does if she can ever take advantage of the new NCAA rules allowing her to monetize her image through social media.
still, only one player, Bueckers, really successfully penetrated the defense. she scored on a couple of drives, passed to Edwards for a layup on another. this lack of penetration has been a problem for years. besides Williams, who only seems to try driving the baseline, I don't know who else might have the quickness/ability. It drives me crazy to see so much passing the ball around the perimeter, and dumping the ball down to Olivia. same old,same old; the other top teams seem to have players who really like to get to the basket. it is really the way the women's game has developed, and UConn has not kept up with that.
You might be right or on the other hand perhaps the other teams have not developed and UConn has. To successfully run the UConn style offense you need 3 point shooters (remember that 40% on 3s is equal to 60% on 2s). The kick outs were not being hit in this game. Paige didn't shoot one and Nika basically didn't shoot. Watch out for games where CW, Anna, Paige, Evina, and Nika are hot! Won't need all 5 just 3 to light it up!still, only one player, Bueckers, really successfully penetrated the defense. she scored on a couple of drives, passed to Edwards for a layup on another. this lack of penetration has been a problem for years. besides Williams, who only seems to try driving the baseline, I don't know who else might have the quickness/ability. It drives me crazy to see so much passing the ball around the perimeter, and dumping the ball down to Olivia. same old,same old; the other top teams seem to have players who really like to get to the basket. it is really the way the women's game has developed, and UConn has not kept up with that.
It's only the first game but she played I think 16 minutes in the first half. This is not so much really especially since she is not 'banging' against big bodies or even remotely 'decent' competition. It is a bit disconcerting to me. Maybe she ran out of gas but I don't think it has to do with her 'banging' as it has to her not being in great shape and just not finishing her shots. At least I HOPE that is the case or maybe just being 'off'.Yes, Liv was not as active in the 2nd half after running the court hard and banging in the paint the entire 1st half. Fortunately, we have a freshman enforcer, with multi-colored locks ready to spell Liv whenever necessary.
She has yet to prove that she can shoot the 3 in college!Can someone tell me if there is anything this young lady can't do. She did not disappoint in the game or in the press conference. I'm very impressed with Paige and how mature she acts, both on and off the court.
I meant to mention this in my 2 cents worth analysis. Somehow I don't think you or anybody is concerned.... I want to hold back what I really want to say until I see her against elite competition.She has yet to prove that she can shoot the 3 in college!
I believe that she wants to establish her role playing duties first. Then when her 3pt game is needed she will unleash it upon her opponents.She has yet to prove that she can shoot the 3 in college!
Go back through the threads to check for yourself. There was more then one. Their were games where B. Stewart's teammates played better than she did. Did that make them better than she was? UConn switches on defense so there will be times when Paige will have to guard a player other than the one she was assigned to guard. If you know anything about basketball you should know that! I know better than to suggest that UConn will face a WNBA team. I did not say they will lose a game this season. I said I can see them losing. I did not say it was certain. Also, I believe Piath will improve throughout the season if enough games are played, some don't. As far as guards posting her up, it happened often with Jefferson but UConn quickly adjusted.1-- How many posters said without-a-doubt "undefeated?"
2-- If Paige played better than anyone else today then why wouldn't it mean she was the best player?
3-- Also- sure an occasional post up will happen. BUT LOL for any team being able to do what you are suggesting. Why would UCONN let Paige defend a guard that is capable of controlling the game in the halfcourt instead of having them put someone like Evina or CWill on her?
I think what you are suggesting is that we're facing a WNBA team this year?
4-- Sure - possible I agree. I won't say for certain but yes possible.
5-- I agree. I won't be surprised seeing Piath earning playing time - during blowouts. - But i see her "earning" those blowout minutes nearly most of the season. Unless injury or massive foul troubles - if game is close she won't get in. Maybe to give a foul?
the other top teams seem to have players who really like to get to the basket. it is really the way the women's game has developed, and UConn has not kept up with that.
One thing I have not seen mentioned. Everyone of her shots, if I remember correctly, stayed in bounds and were recovered by a teammate. That's something the staff has been wanting her to do.Just watched the game for a 2nd time with my analytical eye, and a particular focus on Liv. In the first half Liv actually played pretty well. The second half was another story.
Liv runs the court as well as any Big in the country, and it lead to several fast break baskets for her. She is playing much stronger in the post this year, whether establishing position in the blocks or battling for rebounds. Her strong move to the basket, going to her left and right resulted in baskets or trips to the foul line.
Liv also showed a good understanding of where her teammates were, whether setting screens or passing the ball. She had 3 assists, although her best pass was an over the shoulder beauty from the low post that hit a cutting Paige on the baseline. Unfortunately, Paige uncharacteristically missed the reverse layup.
Liv demonstrated a really nice understanding of defensive positioning. With her head constantly on a swivel she was able to defend the paint as well as roaming all the way out to the arc to shut down open shooters. Liv was credited with 3 blocks, but actually had 4, all of which occurred when she came off her man to defend an open shooter. Liv also appears to have eliminated her former habit of swinging down when blocking shots, something that should keep her on the court rather than on the bench in foul trouble.
Liv’s fade away jump shot was clearly off. It looked a little flat to me, and perhaps simply the result of her timing being off after shutting down practice for almost 2 weeks then starting up again. Liv is not Pheesa, who could make that shot with her eyes closed, but she was fairly effective with that shot last year, against better competition than she faced yesterday. So I think it may be simply a case of timing and a little work on her release.
As for the 2nd half, Liv only played a little less than 4 minutes before Geno sat her down, probably to save her from herself. She was 0-7, including one sequence when she missed 4-5 straight layups right under the basket: miss, rebound, miss, rebound, miss, rebound... I feel reasonably certain that whatever we witnessed from Liv at the beginning of the 2nd half was an aberration that will hopefully not repeat itself
Exactly. You play defense with your feet, not with your hands. Because the European game allows liberal hacking, Muhl hasn't really learned that yet. But she will. Bueckers has quick hands and gets a lot of steals but it's her outstanding anticipation and quick feet that allow her to blindside people and get into passing lanes.Nah! Nika displayed PG skills had some good moments offensively specifically on pick and roll. Her defensive technique has got miles to go to match Kelly. Kelly had incredible feet and was always directly in front of you which becomes incredibly annoying-just ask Skylar Diggins. Nika has a bad habit of swiping at the ball and gambling.
nika has good feet and anticipation. she is used to using her hands to swipe the ball away. I honestly thought there were a couple ticky tacky fouls there. but she will adjust and I love her game. She is all out, all the time....not afraid of anything. We will see if she can do the same, without the fouls and TOs against better competition. I think she has a good shot at that and this year! maybe not next week but this year!Nah! Nika displayed PG skills had some good moments offensively specifically on pick and roll. Her defensive technique has got miles to go to match Kelly. Kelly had incredible feet and was always directly in front of you which becomes incredibly annoying-just ask Skylar Diggins. Nika has a bad habit of swiping at the ball and gambling.
Go back through the threads to check for yourself. There was more then one. Their were games where B. Stewart's teammates played better than she did. Did that make them better than she was? UConn switches on defense so there will be times when Paige will have to guard a player other than the one she was assigned to guard. If you know anything about basketball you should know that! I know better than to suggest that UConn will face a WNBA team. I did not say they will lose a game this season. I said I can see them losing. I did not say it was certain. Also, I believe Piath will improve throughout the season if enough games are played, some don't. As far as guards posting her up, it happened often with Jefferson but UConn quickly adjusted.