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Post by bulkey on Aug 19, 2021 8:17:55 GMT -5
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Post by bulkey on Aug 19, 2021 8:56:47 GMT -5
Watching the video again--and acknowledging that highlights are just those--this does raise the question: what happens if Evina, with a full year in the UConn system, even more mature, and another year away from her knee surgery--shows up at the level she was initially projected at? What happens if she ends up the best 3/4 in the country? (Something she probably was close to last year anyway, but likely even better this year.)
Last year, she got somewhat worn down near the end, IIRC, not shooting as well (though David will know for sure). But with another summer of conditioning, and improving her game, and completely comfortable in the UConn system, in the speculation over how many minutes Azzi (and CD4) get, are we somewhat overlooking Evina's potential to make a major impact?
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Post by davidinnaples on Aug 19, 2021 10:53:17 GMT -5
Watching the video again--and acknowledging that highlights are just those--this does raise the question: what happens if Evina, with a full year in the UConn system, even more mature, and another year away from her knee surgery--shows up at the level she was initially projected at? What happens if she ends up the best 3/4 in the country? (Something she probably was close to last year anyway, but likely even better this year.) Last year, she got somewhat worn down near the end, IIRC, not shooting as well (though David will know for sure). But with another summer of conditioning, and improving her game, and completely comfortable in the UConn system, in the speculation over how many minutes Azzi (and CD4) get, are we somewhat overlooking Evina's potential to make a major impact? As usual, you are correct in your recollection.... Evina shot 45.4% for the season. Her last 10 games she was 35-94 or 37.2%. In the first 20 games, she went 69-135 or 51%. Why the first 20 vs last 10..? I used the last 2 games of the season, plus Big East tourny and the NCAA games to get to 10. In fairness, she had good games shooting against Arizona (4-9), Baylor (4-8) and Iowa (7-9). In the Big East tournament, the 1st game she was 4-8, then 2-5 the next night and then 2-7 the 3rd game in a row. Seems that fatigue is a factor... |
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Post by bulkey on Aug 19, 2021 10:58:08 GMT -5
Watching the video again--and acknowledging that highlights are just those--this does raise the question: what happens if Evina, with a full year in the UConn system, even more mature, and another year away from her knee surgery--shows up at the level she was initially projected at? What happens if she ends up the best 3/4 in the country? (Something she probably was close to last year anyway, but likely even better this year.) Last year, she got somewhat worn down near the end, IIRC, not shooting as well (though David will know for sure). But with another summer of conditioning, and improving her game, and completely comfortable in the UConn system, in the speculation over how many minutes Azzi (and CD4) get, are we somewhat overlooking Evina's potential to make a major impact? As usual, you are correct in your recollection.... Evina shot 45.4% for the season. Her last 10 games she was 35-94 or 37.2%. In the first 20 games, she went 69-135 or 51%. Why the first 20 vs last 10..? I used the last 2 games of the season, plus Big East tourny and the NCAA games to get to 10. In fairness, she had good games shooting against Arizona (4-9), Baylor (4-8) and Iowa (7-9). In the Big East tournament, the 1st game she was 4-8, then 2-5 the next night and then 2-7 the 3rd game in a row. Seems that fatigue is a factor... Wow. Thanks so much, David! So, even while getting a bit worn down, she managed to show up big for the big games. I guess this goes to my point: imagine a fifth year, highly talented player at a tweener position....What flexibility she brings to the various schemes. |
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Post by davidinnaples on Aug 19, 2021 12:17:34 GMT -5
Just for fun, I did the same exercise with Paige's last 10 games... For the season, she shot 52.4% from the field. In the last 10 games, she was 73-158 or 46.2%.
Two thoughts:
1. Shooting 46.2% when you are the player defenses are trying to stop is still really good.
2. Paige averaged 36 minutes per game all season. How she was not in a wheel chair after that many minutes is a miracle.
Azzi's impact on Paige playing less should be a huge benefit at the end of next season... I would include CD4 in that impact....
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Post by bulkey on Aug 19, 2021 13:41:59 GMT -5
Just for fun, I did the same exercise with Paige's last 10 games... For the season, she shot 52.4% from the field. In the last 10 games, she was 73-158 or 46.2%. Two thoughts: 1. Shooting 46.2% when you are the player defenses are trying to stop is still really good. 2. Paige averaged 36 minutes per game all season. How she was not in a wheel chair after that many minutes is a miracle. Azzi's impact on Paige playing less should be a huge benefit at the end of next season... I would include CD4 in that impact.... +1 Assuming she gives Geno permission take her out.  Stewie had her down time in February of her freshman year, and then came on to crush the NC. Dee, on the hand, got increasing playing time as UConn suffered catastrophic injuries, and played great until she tanked in the 2nd half of the NC. Both went on to be the most feared players in all WCBB their final three years playing consistently superior basketball. Walking on the court, all eyes were on them; opponents just hoped (mostly in vain) they wouldn't humiliate them. Paige never really had a crash moment her freshman year, amazingly so, as she was injured since the Tenn game. But she will benefit mightily by all the talent around her. |
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Post by swash on Aug 19, 2021 19:34:51 GMT -5
Another husky ... holding her own. My fav is the time he's just holding his arms out like .. c'mon! I can't stop her.
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