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Post by semper on Sept 9, 2021 7:07:33 GMT -5
1. SCAR 2. UCONN 3. Stan 4. Maryland 5. NC State 6. Louisville 7. Oregon 8. Indiana 9. Iowa 10. Baylor
Check it out.
Here's our blurb: The Huskies haven't hoisted the national trophy since 2016, but bringing back their starting five puts this program in a great position to bring the title back to Storrs. The beauty in last year's roster was that its veteran leadership — Christyn Williams, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Evina Westbrook — were only juniors, so they will all return in their last run. Plus, National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers will look to top her impressive freshman season, sweeping the Big East Player and Freshman of the Year awards. Aaliyah Edwards was another star for UConn last season. Her X-factor paired with Bueckers' fire power helped lead the Huskies to the Final Four.
In consecutive years, UConn coach Geno Auriemma is bringing in two top five recruits, including the No. 1 overall recruit — Azzi Fudd, who already has chemistry with Bueckers, and No. 5 Caroline Ducharme. Fudd is Bueckers' long-time best friend and they have played with each other on Team USA. They will make a scary backcourt together.
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Post by bulkey on Sept 9, 2021 8:30:25 GMT -5
North Carolina will certainly end up in the top 10, maybe high up in it. Duke will be interesting. Vandy will be better than expected.
South Carolina is frightening. Certainly not invulnerable, but frightening.
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Sept 9, 2021 14:20:49 GMT -5
I'm wondering if Boston is putting in the work to be in measureably better condition than last season. Her condition was pretty bad in the February UConn game. But maybe the ball made her work too hard huh?
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Post by bulkey on Sept 9, 2021 14:24:06 GMT -5
I'm wondering if Boston is putting in the work to be in measureably better condition than last season. Her condition was pretty bad in the February UConn game. But maybe the ball made her work too hard huh? I saw a video or photo (I forgot which) of her doing a tip-off against Cardoso at the beginning of summer practice, and she looked really fit. I have a nervous feeling that Cardoso is going to improve Boston, and vice-versa. |
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Post by linkster on Sept 9, 2021 15:52:30 GMT -5
Cardoso is a big addition but she was a raw freshman last season. Juhasz is a scarier addition because she has had 3 years experience and has been B1G 1st team all-conference for 2 years. Not trying to knock Cardoso, just pointing out that UConn has added the better post for the 2022 season.
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Post by linkster on Sept 9, 2021 15:57:24 GMT -5
Notice that the rater's opinion is swayed by her love of the SEC. Notice the banner she displays on the wall?
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Post by bulkey on Sept 9, 2021 16:24:47 GMT -5
Cardoso is a big addition but she was a raw freshman last season. Juhasz is a scarier addition because she has had 3 years experience and has been B1G 1st team all-conference for 2 years. Not trying to knock Cardoso, just pointing out that UConn has added the better post for the 2022 season. for the 2022 season.... But what Cardoso did last year. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso was named ACC Freshman of the Year by the ACC's Blue Ribbon Panel and Co-Defensive Player of the Year by the ACC coaches. Cardoso was also named to the All ACC First Team by the Blue Ribbon Panel, All ACC Second Team by the coaches, the All Freshmen Team by the coaches the ACC All Defensive Team by the coaches.
Cardoso finished second on Syracuse at 14.3 points per game, second on the team in rebounding at 8.5 boards per game and won three straight ACC Freshman of the Week awards in January. Cardoso led the ACC in field goal percentage at 59.5% and blocks per game at 2.8. www.si.com/college/syracuse/basketball/kamilla-cardoso-acc-freshman-defensive-player-of-the-yearDorka is great and what UConn needed. But Cardoso--with 3 years of eligibility left--was the best player in the portal, and this year, she'll be practicing against the best big in the game (Boston) and have a lot better coach than last year. |
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Post by linkster on Sept 9, 2021 17:38:09 GMT -5
I'm wondering if Boston is putting in the work to be in measureably better condition than last season. Her condition was pretty bad in the February UConn game. But maybe the ball made her work too hard huh? Of all the players that didn't go to UConn in the last 10 years she is the one I would want at CT. She plays with heart. South Carolina, like Stanford, is very strong inside. But UConn, while maybe 1/2 step behind those two in size plus experience is way ahead in guard play and outside shooting. Bueckers ate the lunches of Henderson and Cooke and now add Fudd and an awakened Williams and I pity the teams that have to defend that perimeter. |
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Post by doggydaddy on Sept 9, 2021 17:49:38 GMT -5
Cardoso is a big addition but she was a raw freshman last season. Juhasz is a scarier addition because she has had 3 years experience and has been B1G 1st team all-conference for 2 years. Not trying to knock Cardoso, just pointing out that UConn has added the better post for the 2022 season. for the 2022 season.... But what Cardoso did last year. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso was named ACC Freshman of the Year by the ACC's Blue Ribbon Panel and Co-Defensive Player of the Year by the ACC coaches. Cardoso was also named to the All ACC First Team by the Blue Ribbon Panel, All ACC Second Team by the coaches, the All Freshmen Team by the coaches the ACC All Defensive Team by the coaches.
Cardoso finished second on Syracuse at 14.3 points per game, second on the team in rebounding at 8.5 boards per game and won three straight ACC Freshman of the Week awards in January. Cardoso led the ACC in field goal percentage at 59.5% and blocks per game at 2.8. www.si.com/college/syracuse/basketball/kamilla-cardoso-acc-freshman-defensive-player-of-the-yearDorka is great and what UConn needed. But Cardoso--with 3 years of eligibility left--was the best player in the portal, and this year, she'll be practicing against the best big in the game (Boston) and have a lot better coach than last year. UConn is doomed. |
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Post by bulkey on Sept 9, 2021 18:06:16 GMT -5
I agree with linkster and DD. South Carolina has vulnerabilities, and UConn's strengths match up well with those vulnerabilities, while UConn has somewhat neutralized South Carolina's strength.
I think if UConn throws a 1-3-1 full court press against South Carolina, there will be lots of turnovers all over the court.
Just that, on paper, South Carolina has one of the strongest front courts since Stewie was out there on her own.
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Post by semper on Sept 9, 2021 18:24:45 GMT -5
It's pretty even, until you ask who has the best coaching. Then the scales start to tip.
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Post by bulkey on Sept 9, 2021 19:23:02 GMT -5
sorry. I deleted this.
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Post by swash on Sept 9, 2021 19:58:04 GMT -5
Cardoso is a big addition but she was a raw freshman last season. Juhasz is a scarier addition because she has had 3 years experience and has been B1G 1st team all-conference for 2 years. Not trying to knock Cardoso, just pointing out that UConn has added the better post for the 2022 season. for the 2022 season.... But what Cardoso did last year. Syracuse freshman center Kamilla Cardoso was named ACC Freshman of the Year by the ACC's Blue Ribbon Panel and Co-Defensive Player of the Year by the ACC coaches. Cardoso was also named to the All ACC First Team by the Blue Ribbon Panel, All ACC Second Team by the coaches, the All Freshmen Team by the coaches the ACC All Defensive Team by the coaches.
Cardoso finished second on Syracuse at 14.3 points per game, second on the team in rebounding at 8.5 boards per game and won three straight ACC Freshman of the Week awards in January. Cardoso led the ACC in field goal percentage at 59.5% and blocks per game at 2.8. www.si.com/college/syracuse/basketball/kamilla-cardoso-acc-freshman-defensive-player-of-the-yearDorka is great and what UConn needed. But Cardoso--with 3 years of eligibility left--was the best player in the portal, and this year, she'll be practicing against the best big in the game (Boston) and have a lot better coach than last year. All of this is true, of course. But Dorka was better against UCONN than was Kamilla. I agree that Kamilla has a very bright future and that she and Boston will make each other better players - at least in practice, but Dawn still has to figure out how to deploy these resources. In Asa Wilson's frosh campaign, Dawn had four legit bigs, and she started the lesser two adn brought in Asa and Coates after that. How will the guards play? Are there any assists to be had? I think they have more questions this season than do the huskies. They have a ton of raw talent, but all of those guards seem similar to me ... "I'm a scoring guard." How will they blend? Will it be up to K and A to collect a zillion rebounds just for an opportunity to touch the ball? Unlike some others here, I think Dawn is a good game-coach. She's clearly an outstanding recruiter. But Geno and CD are better. And our collection of talent is also pretty fantastic. You laud Cardosa for conference player of the year, but Paige was national player of the year. Both teams bring in 2 players from the top 5 in the class. It was close throughout the game last season, but I felt like UCONN was the better team, and probably should have won going away instead of having to rely on Paige taking over the OT period. I'm sure a few folks down south felt the exact opposite and that SCar should have won by 20. I think you're going to hear all the things you worry about ... incredible defense, holding teams to single digit quarters, getting all the boards, etc. But when the chips are down, all of that hype is just noise. Pay attention to who plays better that day. I like our chances |
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Post by semper on Sept 9, 2021 19:59:56 GMT -5
I like them too!
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