After playing together for a quarter they figured it out. Paige is truly Elite and a floor general. Samuel came in and played really well and hit her shots. The freshmen class will be the X factor to winning # 12 plus Chin. I'm heading to XL Thursday nigh. Go Huskies! 💙
@Aaron.Davis56 enjoy the game. Very jealous. curious to see how many minutes Samuels gets vs USC. They played her a bit in the tournament as Shade struggled to match up at times vs the big guards.
For me Jana is the one, she has to be the force downlow. I'm not talking about her scoring but rebounding and defense, and of course keep from getting in foul trouble...good luck ladies 🎉!
Honestly the key for UCONN will be the bigs. Personally I think Geno recruits to many guards. And that’s why they have not won a championship since Stewy left.
Next year we have another incoming big at 6’6 that’s gonna be nice alongside sophomore el alfy who is 6’5. Likely have a 6’4 PF commitment coming as well.
Thanks for the review. I haven't been able to find good game footage for the Fort Hays exhibition game, so it was nice to see some. U Conn has lots of things to figure out, I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
I felt like two or three of those fouls on Jana were soft and because she was way bigger than her opponents. I’m curious to see how they officiate her or how she is when UConn plays teams with big centers
Caroline's been my favorite since she arrived, but I think her career is over. Its been too long without anything positive. God Bless her, I wish her well.
They’ve been very quiet about what’s going on. I feel for her but I have friends who have head injuries from youth sports and still feel the effects. It’s just not worth it. And the pro game is even more physical.
Paige put the country on notice and UConn will go as far as she takes them. Too many players coming off significant injuries so we just do not know how much they will contribute especially Azzi and Griffin. Freshman are talented but they are freshman. Chen will help especially when Paige is resting. Jana will be another Ice after missing a whole year and Ice herself needs to make a big jump. Not a KK fan and Q needs to make a jump also, never know what she will bring game to game. Can they win #12, yes, but it will be on Paige's back.
You can comment about freshman, and many do, but ... last year's freshmen got them to within a basket of the championship game. And barring any major injuries this year, they can be brought along more slowly than last year and integtrated into the system. And if injuries occur, well, we saw how last year's group responded.
What worries about UConn and Notre dame are the injuries. The season hasn’t started yet. And both teams already have 5-6 players unavailable. Are the huskies and Irish really going to get healthier during a run of 40 games? There is no margin for error for addition injuries.
KK was held out as a precaution, given it was an exhibition, and Azzi is days away. Doesn't seem like anybody knows about Ayanna. If Cheli can't shake all the 'niggles' perhaps they'll redshirt her. Everyone knew Aubrey wouldn't be back until after the 1st of the year. And as the video stated, everyone wishes Caroline well for her life's future, if BB can be part of it then that will be a plus. ND seems to be in worse shape, but I haven't looked closely at what the injuries are and how long people will be out. But if Sonia and Liza and Maddie (or any combination) are out for any extended period, that will have a major impact. But boy their guards looked good yesterday! I wondered how they would fit together on the floor at the same time, looks like they will do just fine. And keep an eye out for Michigan's #12 (Syla Swords) as a freshman of the year candidate. She looked really really good. And she played for the Canadian Olympic team, so she has played against pros and other world class players.
@@RustyLou18 Game is 5 weeks away, both teams will refine some things between now and then. If Westbeld and Karlin aren't available, meaning both teams basically have freshmen/sophomores up front, then I'm happy to pit Bueckers/Fudd/Arnold/Chen against Miles/Hidalgo. If ND can only play 6-7 players a night for the next few weeks, UConn will be better rested and ND will already be starting to wear out their backcourt.
It's really too bad that Azzi was robbed of most of her collegiate career and basketball was robbed of what would have been one of the all time greats. Azzi legitimately has the purest shot in wbb. She is an amazing shooter and smart player. I sure hope, mostly for Azzi's sake, but selfishly for the bball world, that she can remain healthy. She's the best player I've ever seen not even get to play one season.
You ever pick a player to root for and want to see them perform a lot but they've struggled? Samuels was that player for me last year, and this year Morgan. And why, until this video, did I think the team was full and healthy?
Qadence has real potential with her ability to shoot the long ball albeit still inconsistent at this time. She can also get in and battle for rebounds with those long arms.
I tried to get UConn+ . Only got audio. Then someone posted a video, started with 4:30 left in the 1st, and then kept spinning spinning spinning. Figured out it was the video, not my connection. Gave up in the 2nd Q. Lasted 1hour30+ for a 35 minutes remaining of play :-(
The key player to me in winning this whole thing is Fudd because there going to be challenges in certain conferences dealing with foul trouble to key players with UCONN . Fudd has experience in tournaments that going to be needed. Certain conferences with these refs call the game real tight.
Fudd when she was healthy and when Paige was out she scored 32 against Texas a ranked team at the time and NC STATE which was also ranked. Her day view she scored 27 against Tennessee. I say when healthy she can make a difference Shade I like Shade a lot but she never had to play without Paige or have a take over presence yet. Her Junior she she will be asked to lead. But as of right now it too much pressure.
Fudd did very little in her two games last season before she was injured again. She is not what she was. Having said that, I think Shade needs to prove she can be a more consistent scorer. She was streaky last year.
It's fairly obvious after two games Paige Beckers, Sarah Strong, Cailyn Chan and Ashlyn Shade will be in the first five to start the season. The 5th player would I think be either Jana Alfifi over Candace Samuels. Although, Jana is prone to fouling early but her presence would certainly be getting some attention if not for Paige and Sarah, Jana would most certainly be double teamed. That's a dilemma Geno would welcome considering Sarah and Paige would create a massive headache for the opposition. No player in the womens NCAA will be able to defend against these two throughout the game. Uconn will be pretty intimidating if these two can play together throughout the season without injury. I would go as far as saying if the team atm goes through the competition with no serious injuries they will have an unbeaten record and the national championship. So yes they will overcome South Carolina now that SC have no Brazilian Tower Cardosa to block out the Uconn bigz this year. With Cardosa I would have to bet 50/50. But that scenario has shifted the real dominant back court for Uconn most definitely. Jana, Sarah and Paige each have to much fire power individually but on court at the same time? Wow. Also with Chan at the helm as point it's gonna be a very dynamic team if they all click moving forward. Can't wait. It's gonna be "Show Time" with the Uconn Huskies!
I don’t want to see like a hater but I hope Azzi doesn’t come back until late December or January so UConn can build chemistry without her cause I don’t think she’s gonna stay healthy unfortunately and having her pop in and out of the lineup isn’t gonna be good for them. Same goes for Caroline. I’d rather they get consistency without them then if they do manage to stay healthy it’s just a plus
Shade will deliver again! Jana, will struggle, Paige will be Paige( how old is she now??? 29-30?😂she seems to be there forever) Fudd, don’t get me started!… Strong, will be tested…I wish her well! How about that …Geno, saying that CC won’t be ready for WNBA??? What a clown 🤡
Ladies need to get better at the post position for sure..Overall This is what I will expect from Paige until she leaves for the WNBA which is to be a scorer first since she is a great shooter from anywhere on the court..Once Azzi is back this will help Paige going forward...With the addition of the freshman and Caitlyn Uconn will be ready to win it all at the end..People can forget about Caroline..She won't be back. There seems to be more than just a concussion but we will see..I expect Shara to just get better and better..She looks like a strong rebounder for sure. The player that will be a surprise will be Allie Ziebell..She's going to be the replacement for Caroline since she has a great 3 pt shot..She is ONLY going to get better as the season goes along.
After playing together for a quarter they figured it out. Paige is truly Elite and a floor general. Samuel came in and played really well and hit her shots. The freshmen class will be the X factor to winning # 12 plus Chin. I'm heading to XL Thursday nigh. Go Huskies! 💙
@Aaron.Davis56 enjoy the game. Very jealous. curious to see how many minutes Samuels gets vs USC. They played her a bit in the tournament as Shade struggled to match up at times vs the big guards.
@@back2sports I think they played her more because KK and Nika were both in foul trouble
For me Jana is the one, she has to be the force downlow. I'm not talking about her scoring but rebounding and defense, and of course keep from getting in foul trouble...good luck ladies 🎉!
Honestly the key for UCONN will be the bigs. Personally I think Geno recruits to many guards. And that’s why they have not won a championship since Stewy left.
All those devastating injuries didn’t play a role the last several years?
Totally agree. They have 4 BIG opportunities…and a 5th hybrid with Griffin. We need at least 2 to show up. 3 would be better. Go huskies!
@ not a s much as getting out rebounded and killed in the paint.
Next year we have another incoming big at 6’6 that’s gonna be nice alongside sophomore el alfy who is 6’5. Likely have a 6’4 PF commitment coming as well.
Thanks for the review. I haven't been able to find good game footage for the Fort Hays exhibition game, so it was nice to see some. U Conn has lots of things to figure out, I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
Me too
@@thanep9667 download UCONN+. It has the game and it’s free
I felt like two or three of those fouls on Jana were soft and because she was way bigger than her opponents. I’m curious to see how they officiate her or how she is when UConn plays teams with big centers
@@bennybenson5 Yes. They were ticky-tack…but they’re not fouls in international play. She’ll have to learn.
Caroline's been my favorite since she arrived, but I think her career is over. Its been too long without anything positive. God Bless her, I wish her well.
They’ve been very quiet about what’s going on. I feel for her but I have friends who have head injuries from youth sports and still feel the effects. It’s just not worth it. And the pro game is even more physical.
Paige put the country on notice and UConn will go as far as she takes them. Too many players coming off significant injuries so we just do not know how much they will contribute especially Azzi and Griffin. Freshman are talented but they are freshman. Chen will help especially when Paige is resting. Jana will be another Ice after missing a whole year and Ice herself needs to make a big jump. Not a KK fan and Q needs to make a jump also, never know what she will bring game to game. Can they win #12, yes, but it will be on Paige's back.
You can comment about freshman, and many do, but ... last year's freshmen got them to within a basket of the championship game. And barring any major injuries this year, they can be brought along more slowly than last year and integtrated into the system. And if injuries occur, well, we saw how last year's group responded.
What worries about UConn and Notre dame are the injuries. The season hasn’t started yet. And both teams already have 5-6 players unavailable. Are the huskies and Irish really going to get healthier during a run of 40 games? There is no margin for error for addition injuries.
KK was held out as a precaution, given it was an exhibition, and Azzi is days away. Doesn't seem like anybody knows about Ayanna. If Cheli can't shake all the 'niggles' perhaps they'll redshirt her. Everyone knew Aubrey wouldn't be back until after the 1st of the year. And as the video stated, everyone wishes Caroline well for her life's future, if BB can be part of it then that will be a plus. ND seems to be in worse shape, but I haven't looked closely at what the injuries are and how long people will be out. But if Sonia and Liza and Maddie (or any combination) are out for any extended period, that will have a major impact. But boy their guards looked good yesterday! I wondered how they would fit together on the floor at the same time, looks like they will do just fine. And keep an eye out for Michigan's #12 (Syla Swords) as a freshman of the year candidate. She looked really really good. And she played for the Canadian Olympic team, so she has played against pros and other world class players.
@@dougpost8958 Notre Dame is NOT in worse shape. Just look at Miles, triple double. ND will beat UConn, you can take that to the bank.
@@RustyLou18 Game is 5 weeks away, both teams will refine some things between now and then. If Westbeld and Karlin aren't available, meaning both teams basically have freshmen/sophomores up front, then I'm happy to pit Bueckers/Fudd/Arnold/Chen against Miles/Hidalgo. If ND can only play 6-7 players a night for the next few weeks, UConn will be better rested and ND will already be starting to wear out their backcourt.
It's really too bad that Azzi was robbed of most of her collegiate career and basketball was robbed of what would have been one of the all time greats. Azzi legitimately has the purest shot in wbb. She is an amazing shooter and smart player. I sure hope, mostly for Azzi's sake, but selfishly for the bball world, that she can remain healthy. She's the best player I've ever seen not even get to play one season.
UConn Strong 💪🏾💙
You ever pick a player to root for and want to see them perform a lot but they've struggled? Samuels was that player for me last year, and this year Morgan. And why, until this video, did I think the team was full and healthy?
Because that's what ESPN and the media want you to believe.
@@RustyLou18 why?
Qadence has real potential with her ability to shoot the long ball albeit still inconsistent at this time. She can also get in and battle for rebounds with those long arms.
In the loss to NC State in 2023, UConn HAD Fudd, PB, Aubrey, A. Edwards, Muhl and Caroline. Look what happened.
Until Ziebell develops a midrange shot, I don't see her supplanting Shade in the lineup. Allie is purely a 3-ball shooter at this point.
How can you watch this in Australia and I can't here in the US
I tried to get UConn+ . Only got audio. Then someone posted a video, started with 4:30 left in the 1st, and then kept spinning spinning spinning. Figured out it was the video, not my connection. Gave up in the 2nd Q. Lasted 1hour30+ for a 35 minutes remaining of play :-(
It's on youtube. Cheers
The key player to me in winning this whole thing is Fudd because there going to be challenges in certain conferences dealing with foul trouble to key players with UCONN . Fudd has experience in tournaments that going to be needed. Certain conferences with these refs call the game real tight.
Fudd has been "absent" from the get-go, she's NOT a difference maker on this team. Shade has FAR surpassed her.
Fudd when she was healthy and when Paige was out she scored 32 against Texas a ranked team at the time and NC STATE which was also ranked. Her day view she scored 27 against Tennessee. I say when healthy she can make a difference Shade I like Shade a lot but she never had to play without Paige or have a take over presence yet. Her Junior she she will be asked to lead. But as of right now it too much pressure.
Fudd did very little in her two games last season before she was injured again. She is not what she was. Having said that, I think Shade needs to prove she can be a more consistent scorer. She was streaky last year.
It's fairly obvious after two games Paige Beckers, Sarah Strong, Cailyn Chan and Ashlyn Shade will be in the first five to start the season. The 5th player would I think be either Jana Alfifi over Candace Samuels. Although, Jana is prone to fouling early but her presence would certainly be getting some attention if not for Paige and Sarah, Jana would most certainly be double teamed. That's a dilemma Geno would welcome considering Sarah and Paige would create a massive headache for the opposition. No player in the womens NCAA will be able to defend against these two throughout the game. Uconn will be pretty intimidating if these two can play together throughout the season without injury. I would go as far as saying if the team atm goes through the competition with no serious injuries they will have an unbeaten record and the national championship. So yes they will overcome South Carolina now that SC have no Brazilian Tower Cardosa to block out the Uconn bigz this year. With Cardosa I would have to bet 50/50. But that scenario has shifted the real dominant back court for Uconn most definitely. Jana, Sarah and Paige each have to much fire power individually but on court at the same time? Wow. Also with Chan at the helm as point it's gonna be a very dynamic team if they all click moving forward. Can't wait. It's gonna be "Show Time" with the Uconn Huskies!
I don’t want to see like a hater but I hope Azzi doesn’t come back until late December or January so UConn can build chemistry without her cause I don’t think she’s gonna stay healthy unfortunately and having her pop in and out of the lineup isn’t gonna be good for them. Same goes for Caroline. I’d rather they get consistency without them then if they do manage to stay healthy it’s just a plus
Paige has the shot only if she takes it and she didn’t in the second half of the final four game against Iowa.
Ziebell is 6'1, Shade is 5'10.
Morgan, who plays guard, is 6'2"
Ziebell is 6'0" according to ESPN.
I still got lsu winning it all. Flaujae is the truth
Honestly me to they got too many elite players
They have four players that can put 20 on you 💛💜✨
Shade will deliver again! Jana, will struggle, Paige will be Paige( how old is she now??? 29-30?😂she seems to be there forever)
Fudd, don’t get me started!…
Strong, will be tested…I wish her well!
How about that …Geno, saying that CC won’t be ready for WNBA???
What a clown 🤡
Still no real height,
Ladies need to get better at the post position for sure..Overall This is what I will expect from Paige until she leaves for the WNBA which is to be a scorer first since she is a great shooter from anywhere on the court..Once Azzi is back this will help Paige going forward...With the addition of the freshman and Caitlyn Uconn will be ready to win it all at the end..People can forget about Caroline..She won't be back. There seems to be more than just a concussion but we will see..I expect Shara to just get better and better..She looks like a strong rebounder for sure. The player that will be a surprise will be Allie Ziebell..She's going to be the replacement for Caroline since she has a great 3 pt shot..She is ONLY going to get better as the season goes along.
Can't wait to Azzi gets back. Sara , Ice, and Jana are all very important to the teams success.
Shara?