12-26-2012, 10:57 PM
I just discovered this site from The Boneyard. As was said, UConn has all the match up advantages. If they can execute Geno's game plan offensively and defensively, UConn will win. However, Tara has a way to defeat even the best plans. The big difference this year is the UConn depth. Geno's offense and defense are very difficult to execute. In previous years, he only had 5 players who could do both. This year he has 9 or 10, and even the 11th player, Buck can contribute defensive minutes.
This has allowed Geno to implement a 40 minute, full court defense.
Offensively and defensively, the player who will surprise you the most is Banks. I think that she is the best guard on the team. Also, KML has worked hard to improve her overall game. She is not as flashy as was Maya; but, she is just as good. It isn't as obvious because Kaleena is surrounded by so many other great players.
No single player has to have a great game offensively for UConn to win. In fact, everyone can have a rather average game, with some spurts of productivity, as was illustrated in the UConn scoring statistics.
Concerning Dolson, the work she did over the summer has resulted in an almost miraculous change in her physique and resulting increased stamina. She might not be the first one down the court, but she can play almost double the minutes. And, she is not committing the stupid fouls this year.Â
Last year teams could cheat off of Faris to double team in the paint- not this year. Kelly has the best 3 point % on the team. UConn's lack of height has also been addressed this year.
It will be a great game. I was planning to drive down to see it- until I discovered the ticket price. I thought you had a great endowment. There is no need to try to double it with the ticket receipts from one womens' basketball game!
This has allowed Geno to implement a 40 minute, full court defense.
Offensively and defensively, the player who will surprise you the most is Banks. I think that she is the best guard on the team. Also, KML has worked hard to improve her overall game. She is not as flashy as was Maya; but, she is just as good. It isn't as obvious because Kaleena is surrounded by so many other great players.
No single player has to have a great game offensively for UConn to win. In fact, everyone can have a rather average game, with some spurts of productivity, as was illustrated in the UConn scoring statistics.
Concerning Dolson, the work she did over the summer has resulted in an almost miraculous change in her physique and resulting increased stamina. She might not be the first one down the court, but she can play almost double the minutes. And, she is not committing the stupid fouls this year.Â
Last year teams could cheat off of Faris to double team in the paint- not this year. Kelly has the best 3 point % on the team. UConn's lack of height has also been addressed this year.
It will be a great game. I was planning to drive down to see it- until I discovered the ticket price. I thought you had a great endowment. There is no need to try to double it with the ticket receipts from one womens' basketball game!