Kaitlyn is not as big or physical as Nika. But she is just as good at running an offense, a relentless defender and she is better at every level in her ability to score the basketball. In fact, after Paige, Kaitlyn will be the Husky most likely to take over the game in crunch time, giving UConn 2 players who can beat you by getting their own shot whenever they need to.
This feels right, except maybe two points.
Lots of strengths, few weaknesses, but most important is that she is comes in knowing the system.
Excellent point. Kaitlyn is who KK will be scrimmaging against in practice. I hope they bond over this and have the time of their lives.
Yes, KK (and her mother) should welcome the year to continue to improve while scrimmaging with Kaitlyn. Kelis is coming next year, so the competition will continue at the point. I would be psyched to see Morgan running the point at times.
Yes, but UConn was still short on guards. That is why Ines was recruited. If UConn had had the number of guards they have now there would have been no need to recruit Ines.Lou committed before Paige and Azzi were hurt. Geno started recruiting her during the Final Four in Paige’s freshman year
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On 3 pt shooting, Nika’s 3’s were typically wide open shots, where she had time to set her feet, line up her shot and let it go. Chen was option 1 at Princeton. Many of Chen’s 3’s were contested shots, requiring a quick release. With all the other scoring options at UConn, I fully expect Chen’s 3-pt shooting to improve significantly.
I think that if Azzi is completely healthy, she will be able to create her own shot.
Yes. It’s the “completely healthy” part that concerns me.
Also, almost no risk of losing a critical Point Guard position player to fouls!! Not to mention
What you get with Kaitlyn is another player that can take over the game when games get tight. She is another floor general and bucket getter like Paige. She will make Paige's job much easier. She can also defend and lead. You can never have too many players with kind of mentality and experience. She will be great role model for KK preparing her for the future.
I see your point, and agree with you. But, but, but…… Ms. Raegan Beers has to want to play for UConn, at the Basketball Capital of the World! She has the option of playing somewhere else, but if she‘s willing to accept the challenges, and signs with UConn, then the changes of winning NC12 will be vastly improved!
Can you explain how KK’s mom is involved? This is the only social media platform I use, so unless something is posted here, I remain clueless about it.
I think this is meant humorously as a reference to how some moms have interfered in their daughters' careers at other schools. There's been no suggestion that Mrs. Arnold is as protective of her daughter's minutes as, say, Mrs. Betts seems to have been.
That was sarcasm, someone had assumed that KK's mother can't be happy with the Kaitlyn transfer (or something like that). From all accounts, KK's mother is great.
Speaking about one of our favorites, is there any news on her portal status or possible interests?
I suspect that she will have the equivalent of Hassan Diarra's role on there men's team. 6th man, lockdown defense with opportunistic offense.
Puppetry?
Okay, got it.
There is still another scholarship available and Beers has not yet made her decision, 8 days after her visit to OK. Although it appears as if the BY has become more enamored with Janiah Barker for that last scholarship.
I don't agree with your statement around the shooting comparison to Nika even if the data says it. I love Nika but she was a reluctant shooter and only took the shots she really wanted. Chen was the scorer on her team and had to do more volume shooting.... I look for her efficiency to rise with better players around her.