11-27-2012, 01:49 AM
Very nice analysis, MT.
A few months ago, I posted a list of 9 questions that I wanted to see positive answers to if this year's team was to get back to the final four. Here is my list again with current answers to the questions in italics:
1. Will Chiney develop a better jump shot?
She continues to be effective, even when playing alone inside against a zone, but I have not seen her sinking lots of jump shots so far. Am I missing them?
2. Will Joslyn be more consistent on offense, and have her best year ever?
My impression of Joslyn a couple of years ago was that she could score against shorter, less athletic, inferior players with ease, but she went dormant against equals. Against Baylor she scored 11 points on 4/7 shooting--so she has proven she can hold her own against quality opposition. Her defense has also improved. But I'm not ready to check this one off the list just yet.
3. Will Toni cure her 3 pt. shooting slump?
Not yet. She is 1/7 so far this year. But it is early.
4. Will Amber develop any regular 3 pt. shot?
She is 2/5 so far, but she regularly hits fairly long 2 point jumpers, so the trend is in the right direction.
5. Will Taylor learn how to score more and not just defend?
She is averaging 6.8 ppg so far this season, and averaged 3.6 ppg last season. So far so good.
6. Will Mikaela blossom now that she is healthy and likely to play in her natural position?
Yes. As a defender she is doing very well. Now if she can score even a little bit...
7. Will Jasmine get back to form after injury?
She does seem to have her speed and quickness back, but not her shot yet. She only played in 8 games last year but averaged 3.6 ppg. So far this year she is averaging 1.2.Â
8. Will Tess be more than a limited-time defensive player during her first year? Will she show signs of becoming the next Jayne?
Bob immediately rejected the premise of my question--that Tess could be judged by Jayne standards. Well, OK. How about Dolson instead? Kidding aside, Tess is showing a lot of growth and improvement, but it remains to be seen how far she can go. Watching her development is going to be interesting this year into next.
9. Will Bonnie diversify her game?
Yes, she will, it seems. Her defense is much improved, and I've seen her take the ball to the hoop a few times. She is 3/7 from two point range.
A few months ago, I posted a list of 9 questions that I wanted to see positive answers to if this year's team was to get back to the final four. Here is my list again with current answers to the questions in italics:
1. Will Chiney develop a better jump shot?
She continues to be effective, even when playing alone inside against a zone, but I have not seen her sinking lots of jump shots so far. Am I missing them?
2. Will Joslyn be more consistent on offense, and have her best year ever?
My impression of Joslyn a couple of years ago was that she could score against shorter, less athletic, inferior players with ease, but she went dormant against equals. Against Baylor she scored 11 points on 4/7 shooting--so she has proven she can hold her own against quality opposition. Her defense has also improved. But I'm not ready to check this one off the list just yet.
3. Will Toni cure her 3 pt. shooting slump?
Not yet. She is 1/7 so far this year. But it is early.
4. Will Amber develop any regular 3 pt. shot?
She is 2/5 so far, but she regularly hits fairly long 2 point jumpers, so the trend is in the right direction.
5. Will Taylor learn how to score more and not just defend?
She is averaging 6.8 ppg so far this season, and averaged 3.6 ppg last season. So far so good.
6. Will Mikaela blossom now that she is healthy and likely to play in her natural position?
Yes. As a defender she is doing very well. Now if she can score even a little bit...
7. Will Jasmine get back to form after injury?
She does seem to have her speed and quickness back, but not her shot yet. She only played in 8 games last year but averaged 3.6 ppg. So far this year she is averaging 1.2.Â
8. Will Tess be more than a limited-time defensive player during her first year? Will she show signs of becoming the next Jayne?
Bob immediately rejected the premise of my question--that Tess could be judged by Jayne standards. Well, OK. How about Dolson instead? Kidding aside, Tess is showing a lot of growth and improvement, but it remains to be seen how far she can go. Watching her development is going to be interesting this year into next.
9. Will Bonnie diversify her game?
Yes, she will, it seems. Her defense is much improved, and I've seen her take the ball to the hoop a few times. She is 3/7 from two point range.