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Wonder what Q’s reactions or thoughts are?
For what?
Wonder what Q’s reactions or thoughts are?
Seems as if you are in the know, and I certainly am not. So please elaborate, why do you think the probabilities are so low?I think theres a better chance of Stewie getting another year of eligibility than Janiah Barker coming to UConn. I’d gladly eat my own words if it happens.
Seems as if you are in the know, and I certainly am not. So please elaborate, why do you think the probabilities are so low?
For feeling that she might be getting squeezed out. If I’m getting the minutes she got and now faced with this new addition, I’m saying yes, I need to get my butt in gear and work harder for minutes, but my initial reaction is getting pushed further down the bench.For what?
Oh, okay, you definitely knew more than me! If she had on multiple occasions publicly expressed dislike of Geno and UConn basketball, regardless of her physical attributes, she doesn't seem like someone who would be in Storrs next season.I wouldn’t consider myself “in the know”, but Janiah has been very verbal (on multiple occasions) of her dislike of Geno and UConn. Could’ve been a result of Ayanna and Ice being recruited over her, I just personally can’t see either side being interested in one another at this point.
Again, I’d love to eat my own words because she has a pro-build and a pro-ready game and she’ll immediately make a title contender that much better.
Yeah adding some established leadership to the mix will definitely harm the underclassmen.I don't see how Chen moves the needle for UConn. I don't like the fact that playing time for UConn's prized Freshman class will be reduced. Seems quite short sighted to me.
Caroline has played 54 games, about a year and a half worth.Kaitlyn will be our most experienced player. She played 3 full seasons. Paige played parts of 3 seasons. Aubs played parts of 3 seasons. Caroline played parts of 3 seasons, I think. Azzi played parts of 3 seasons. Ice, Yanna, KK, Q, and Ash played 1 season. Jana, Sarah, Morgan, and Allie haven’t played yet.
Another plus about Kaitlyn is that she hasn’t been injured.
So here are my thoughts FWIW. And for the record, agree that she needs to work super hard over the summer and address the weaknesses in her game.For feeling that she might be getting squeezed out. If I’m getting the minutes she got and now faced with this new addition, I’m saying yes, I need to get my butt in gear and work harder for minutes, but my initial reaction is getting pushed further down the bench.
Don't jinx her.Kaitlyn will be our most experienced player. She played 3 full seasons. Paige played parts of 3 seasons. Aubs played parts of 3 seasons. Caroline played parts of 3 seasons, I think. Azzi played parts of 3 seasons. Ice, Yanna, KK, Q, and Ash played 1 season. Jana, Sarah, Morgan, and Allie haven’t played yet.
Another plus about Kaitlyn is that she hasn’t been injured.
For feeling that she might be getting squeezed out. If I’m getting the minutes she got and now faced with this new addition, I’m saying yes, I need to get my butt in gear and work harder for minutes, but my initial reaction is getting pushed further down the bench.
I don't see how Chen moves the needle for UConn. I don't like the fact that playing time for UConn's prized Freshman class will be reduced. Seems quite short sighted to me.
100%, Qadence is a shooting guard, she doesn't play the point. She will however not only be up against Bueckers and Shade same as last year, but the team also has Fudd coming back, and they have added Ziebell to the roster. In essence, with or without Chen, Q has some work to do in order to get her playing time. She can do that by not only in improving her shooting, but also becoming more effective in her defense, and her rebounding; let's be honest, Q is extremely athletic, she can run, she can jump through the roof - she has all of that potential!This new addition won't effect her. Q is not a point guard.
I wish I could categorically state that the addition of another guard to the mix will not affect her. So, if Chen is the primary point guard and that pushes KK and Paige to the shooting guard or the three position, no effect on Q? The effect is not centered solely on PT but her psyche.This new addition won't effect her. Q is not a point guard.
Total games played for all Huskies. Keep in mind the Ivies didn't play during the Covid season. A full season is about 35 games for most teams.
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Thanks for reminding posters of this--some seem to think that UConn has always played with just guards running around the perimeter hitting 3s. Last time I looked, basketball is still a vertical game --No, size alone isn't everything, but as you said, having talented size is...UConn has won 11 national championships. During every one of those championships the Huskies have started at least one player, typically an AA, who was 6’4” or greater. On several teams, UConn had multiple BIGS: Rebecca/Kara, Stef & Stewie, etc.
I still remember watching Geno sub in Kiah Stokes to play with Stef & Stewie. Opposing teams struggled to get off a shot within 15’ of the basket or come close to getting a rebound. While size is not everything, having talented Bigs on the court can be a significant edge.