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Post by davidinnaples on Feb 11, 2021 11:50:11 GMT -5
There is a simple solution to Christyn's scoring issues. Stop taking three point shots. She is 20-74 from three for an accuracy rate of 27%. Not a good % and it impacts her mentally when she misses so many threes. Inside the arc, she is 71-121 or 59%. Let's round up to 60%. Yes, but she missed all her shots vs Seton Hall. Ok, but she scored 29 against DePaul. Wiliams is the 2nd leading scorer on the team with 225 points. She can score. Get her to drive strong to the basket and take shots inside the arc. It works for Aubrey...and Aaliyah...and Mir...  Ok, it is not that simple... but until the shooting improves, stay close to the basket... |
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Feb 11, 2021 12:26:30 GMT -5
I think that is the right thing to try, just because anything more elaborate takes time. But 1 ast 1 rbd? Not shooting well do something else. I suspect, like she told us finally about last year, her confidence is shot.
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Post by davidinnaples on Feb 11, 2021 12:48:12 GMT -5
Some "fans" are suggesting not starting/playing her... maybe the solution is to not start her, but get her in in 2nd and 4th quarter when she is fresh and defenders are a bit tired... easier to drive and run, two things she does well..
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Post by UConnChapette on Feb 11, 2021 13:06:40 GMT -5
I don't know about not starting her. When a player is having a confidence issue, it seems a bit detrimental to me to take her out of her usual role. It might further impact her confidence. I think keep her in to try to work through it and encourage the shorter pull up jumpers, drive and layup or draw a foul instead of the three.
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Post by chicagogg on Feb 11, 2021 13:10:47 GMT -5
I agree with David. When CW rushes to shoot a 3, she does not set her feet, which often results in a miss. She's very good at 2's, foot placement not a problem. But those 3's keep biting her confidence, I think.
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Post by msf22b on Feb 11, 2021 13:30:30 GMT -5
I am pursuing a working theory that Christyn is intimidated by the youngsters
and is questioning her own ability as compared to them.
Sadly, that phenomena occasionally happens.
And it can effect performance to a remarkable degree.
I believe that is what we are seeing here.
No easy solution
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Post by UConnChapette on Feb 11, 2021 13:34:03 GMT -5
I agree with David. When CW rushes to shoot a 3, she does not set her feet, which often results in a miss. She's very good at 2's, foot placement not a problem. But those 3's keep biting her confidence, I think. If she were just missing the 3s, it would be one thing. But she has been missing layups that she usually makes with ease. She needs to take her shots in closer and try to draw the foul if nothing else. She is one of the better free throw shooters on the team. She has been missing layups, but they are often contested but not always. If feels like the 10-15 foot jumper is fairly reliable. Try to tackle the confidence problem "one bite of the elephant" at a time. Focus on making closer in baskets and then move outside when the comfort level is there. Play good, solid defense. Don't force shots, get some assists and keep rebounding the heck out of the ball. Focusing on other areas might free her mind up to not overthink the threes. But, I have never played basketball (except for a miserable experience in HS gym...I failed at basic dribbling even when looking at the ball!). What do I know!? I am rooting very hard for Christyn. When she smiles, she lights up the court. But she hasn't been smiling much lately. I am looking forward to seeing that smile again soon! |
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Feb 11, 2021 13:39:46 GMT -5
She missed all 5 2s she tried yesterday. CW is suffering through a terrible stretch. 1 assist 1 rebound. It's a mess. Done. Common Christyn get your game relit.
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Post by justinesguy on Feb 11, 2021 19:05:32 GMT -5
CW is only 1/2 our problem, Ono is just as dissapointing IMHO.
ONO cannot stay out of foul trouble, she gets goated into taking the worse shot in basketball, the toe or foot on the three point line jumper. Ono has not been a force in the paint either. Best thing would be is for her to go pro early or sit her for more run for Edward’s.
I think both these players especially as upper class men have been really dissapointing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 19:25:23 GMT -5
CW is only 1/2 our problem, Ono is just as dissapointing IMHO. ONO cannot stay out of foul trouble, she gets goated into taking the worse shot in basketball, the toe or foot on the three point line jumper. Ono has not been a force in the paint either. Best thing would be is for her to go pro early or sit her for more run for Edward’s. I think both these players especially as upper class men have been really dissapointing. During the Seton Hall game she roamed by the top of the key during the first half and wasn't very effective. For the 2nd half she mostly played near the rim and she was much more effective. The live stats allow you to see the game by each quarter and reveal just how much better she is closer to the rim! That's a big part of why UConn had a very good 2nd half and a lousy 1st half!! During the first half of the game, too many UConn players stood around and we really lacked motion on offense? Of course the players were tired from the SC game and only 1 day of rest, but they've just got to get more energy! Nika was frustrated missing some shots and also I think because Paige was about the only one consistently moving and cutting? Then Nika tried to do too much herself, played out of control and found herself in Geno's dog house!! Christyn's problem is mostly in that space between her ears!! She's lost confidence in her game! Maybe if she can get a couple of early lay ups she'll begin to feel better.........  |
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Post by bulkey on Feb 11, 2021 19:26:14 GMT -5
CW is only 1/2 our problem, Ono is just as dissapointing IMHO. ONO cannot stay out of foul trouble, she gets goated into taking the worse shot in basketball, the toe or foot on the three point line jumper. Ono has not been a force in the paint either. Best thing would be is for her to go pro early or sit her for more run for Edward’s. I think both these players especially as upper class men have been really dissapointing. ONO is great! 13 assists in the last 2 games! She’s gone from low post to now high post because of evolving packages. She and Aaliyah are evolving into a powerful pair. Liv will go down as the best pure center since Stef, who really struggled, too, in the very difficult transition until she turned in that masterpiece against ND in her final game. Be patient with Liv. Playing center is far the most difficult position and it takes them longest to develop. DD has a thread showing that she’s already one of the best centers of any major team. |
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Post by justinesguy on Feb 11, 2021 19:57:48 GMT -5
CW is only 1/2 our problem, Ono is just as dissapointing IMHO. ONO cannot stay out of foul trouble, she gets goated into taking the worse shot in basketball, the toe or foot on the three point line jumper. Ono has not been a force in the paint either. Best thing would be is for her to go pro early or sit her for more run for Edward’s. I think both these players especially as upper class men have been really dissapointing. ONO is great! 13 assists in the last 2 games! She’s gone from low post to now high post because of evolving packages. She and Aaliyah are evolving into a powerful pair. Liv will go down as the best pure center since Stef, who really struggled, too, in the very difficult transition until she turned in that masterpiece against ND in her final game. Be patient with Liv. Playing center is far the most difficult position and it takes them longest to develop. DD has a thread showing that she’s already one of the best centers of any major team. I respectfully disagree, I don’t think she’s great. If you think she’s great then she’s vastly overrated. With her height she should be dominating but rarely does. She’s good when she’s playing against a smaller or less talented opponent. She’s also always saddled with foul trouble. I know she’s talented and has potential but I think she’s far from great. |
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Post by swash on Feb 11, 2021 21:07:29 GMT -5
ONO is great! 13 assists in the last 2 games! She’s gone from low post to now high post because of evolving packages. She and Aaliyah are evolving into a powerful pair. Liv will go down as the best pure center since Stef, who really struggled, too, in the very difficult transition until she turned in that masterpiece against ND in her final game. Be patient with Liv. Playing center is far the most difficult position and it takes them longest to develop. DD has a thread showing that she’s already one of the best centers of any major team. I respectfully disagree, I don’t think she’s great. If you think she’s great then she’s vastly overrated. With her height she should be dominating but rarely does. She’s good when she’s playing against a smaller or less talented opponent. She’s also always saddled with foul trouble. I know she’s talented and has potential but I think she’s far from great. Liv has sat because of fouls at times, but hasn't fouled out this season. She's much better than last season in that area. She's also earned double-double numbers regularly. If the standard is dominant or bust, then maybe only Boston qualifies, and Aaliyah mostly held her in check for long stretches on Monday night. Liv is blocking slightly fewer shots this year, but is turning more of those into possessions instead of oob. She's got a bunch of assists and makes a very good pick and roll partner with Paige. Hey. We'd all be thrilled if she suddenly became unstoppable on offense, grabbed every inside rebound, and stuffed every shot <= 6 feet ... that would be great. We even have a name for that... Stewie. Rushmore players just don't come around that often, and this team has one. Many expect another to arrive next season. Liv is not holding this team back. Of course, we hope for her continued development during this campaign and an even greater profile as a senior. |
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Post by semper on Feb 11, 2021 21:58:43 GMT -5
Geno's post SH presser was very interesting and so funny too. At the beginning someone asked him about our slow starts. And he said, look at the first huddle next time I'm gonna say, OK, let's have a fast start.
The way he deals with Chrystyn was really interesting. All players have slumps and she lost her confidence right now. The way to deal is keep taking opportunities.
Then someone asked him to compare Paige to other freshmen and he wouldn't do it. He said her situation is like that of Dee's junior year. A couple of freshmen and Moore, Battle, and Conlon. That tells you something.
Also VERY interesting was his smirk when told that Seattle had given up a no. 1 pick to get Lou. Did you see it? Fascinating!
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Post by swash on Feb 11, 2021 22:20:37 GMT -5
Geno's post SH presser was very interesting and so funny too. At the beginning someone asked him about our slow starts. And he said, look at the first huddle next time I'm gonna say, OK, let's have a fast start. The way he deals with Chrystyn was really interesting. All players have slumps and she lost her confidence right now. The way to deal is keep taking opportunities. Then someone asked him to compare Paige to other freshmen and he wouldn't do it. He said her situation is like that of Dee's junior year. A couple of freshmen and Moore, Battle, and Conlon. That tells you something. Also VERY interesting was his smirk when told that Seattle had given up a no. 1 pick to get Lou. Did you see it? Fascinating! The reporter specifically said #1 overall pick. That would have been a big surprise to me, too. A first rounder - last for the champs ... seems like a decent value which is it? |
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Post by semper on Feb 12, 2021 7:05:16 GMT -5
Right, the reporter got it wrong. But Geno's reaction is priceless.
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Post by chicagogg on Feb 12, 2021 9:32:17 GMT -5
I've been thinking, and I wonder if there is something going on with CW that isn't on the court. Remember when folks were down on Kaili McLaren? Then two years later, when she is lighting it up in Israel it comes out that she had foot problems that needed surgery? We never knew, due to HIPA, and a lot of us made judgements accordingly about her abilities/concentration/effort. So perhaps there is more than the UConn staff can or will impart. We may never know - could be health, could be family, could be a lot of different things. All we can do is wish her well and hope for the best.
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Post by grrrrr on Feb 12, 2021 9:56:07 GMT -5
This really a tough one. Raw talent and past history indicates CW can be a go to player. She seems ok physically, maybe something is going on in her private life, man I hope not. I wonder if sitting her for a game would clear her head. Although Gtown would seem to be the perfect team for her to break out. Anyone who saw E's postgame comments about it knows the players are concerned too. Fingers crossed.
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Post by UConnChapette on Feb 12, 2021 10:02:21 GMT -5
I really don't see Geno taking her out of the starting lineup. She may not get as many total game minutes until she gets out of her shooting funk or at least starts contributing more in terms of assists, rebounds, steals and solid defense. I truly believe that taking her out of the starting line up would be a devastating blow to her already seemingly struggling confidence. Give her minutes to work on getting her confidence back without putting the game on the line if dependable scoring is needed.
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