DavidinNaples
11 is way better than 2..!! :)
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Went to the UConn-USF game yesterday and came away w/ the following impressions:
1. UConn's defense is really, really good. I mean really, really, really good. USF scored 290 points in their last four games, but got only 15 pts in the 1st half yesterday. UConn didn't just deny good shots, they denied passes, switched off perfectly, forced guards to the base line or the wrong hand, and totally frustrated USF. What UConn does off the ball is as good as what they do to the ball handler. How bad was it for USF, in the 1st half, they shot 6-31 or 19%.
2. Bria Hartley plays as smooth as silk. Early in the game, looked up to see if she had scored, she had 6 pts. Looked later, she had 12. After the game, the box score said 18. So smooth, w/out breaking a sweat. She scored from under the basket w/ two defenders hanging all over her. The look on their faces after the ball went in was priceless. WTF?
3. Inga Orekhova is a good shooter, but not a complete player. Yes, she scored 17 pts, but her 2nd basket came w/ UConn up 20 points. Game already over. She had 0 assists and 3 turnovers. Only 1 free throw and 1 foul, not aggressive at all.
4. MoJeff is getting better by the minute. 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 three pointers, 12 points and 1 steal. Almost a triple double. At one point she blocked a shot, recovered the ball and got out on a fast break. Played 38 minutes, looked fresh as a daisy. I sense the Force is strong w/ this one...
5. Never seen Stewie so pissed. She was getting held, pushed, grabbed and mugged off the ball. The 3rd foul called on her was very suspect. Good news is she got mad, not frustrated. 3 assists, 3 blocks, 1 steal to go w/ her 15 points. Only 1 turnover.
6. UConn might actually pass the ball too much. 18 assists on 22 baskets is awesome, but these guys are soooooo unselfish. If Sims played for UConn she would take every shot, every game. Maybe Geno wanted them to milk the clock...?
7. UConn is really going to miss Stef Dolson next year. She is just a rock. 35 minutes, 15 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists and a steal. And she got pounded off the ball as well. Wish with all the passing, more had been entry passes to Stef and Stewie...
Game was never in doubt and Geno kept them under the speed limit most of the game. Go Huskies..!!
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