Caitlin Clark Is ALREADY One Of The Best Passers On The Planet | WNBA Film Study
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- Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark is an elite shooter, but also an all-world passer. WNBA analyst dives into the film room from her first two preseason games to showcase how important her passing is to this Fever team and WNBA future.
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I think she proved herself to be a more versatile player than many people thought in that game (including me, tbh). She showed that even when her shot is off she can still be a major asset to the team.
She had a string of weak shooting games in the NCAA tourney early on, stretching into the Big 10, esp from 3 point range. She pivoted by driving to the basket, and looking for more assist opportunities. Even though all the talk is about her 3s, her passing has always been strong, and will get even better as the team gels. She had 100+ games with some of her iowa teammates over years. She's not even a month with Indiana.
She could have had a dozen assists last night if her mates could have finished anything.....
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Smith finished plenty. And some of her team not "finishing" were people who aren't even going to be starters. Also, let's not pretend Caitlin didn't straight up pass the ball to the wall at one point lol. She is so fun to watch, but she's not infallible.
@@brittneyfarley9448 In the pre-season games, AB, Erica Wheeler, LeNyssa all missed really baskets after an assist from Caitlin. Must have been 20 points worth, easy. Of course they are going to get better as the season goes on but @formerIWUcoachDDD was not wrong.
@@brittneyfarley9448this! She definitely leads her teammates into turnovers sometimes when she tries to pass into tight spaces. It’s not all on her teammates
Facts. I saw them miss open shots and layups when she was being doubled and tripled all night.
Missing the layups is why the score was so close
it’s scary how good she is ✨
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With the opposition guarding against a long 3, it opens the whole court to any multiple pass avenues.. She has immaculate vision of the play in progress. Not many have that insight.
I've said this before on YT, but I'll say it again: when Caitlin passes the ball it's sometimes true Harry Potter shit: she disapparates the ball in her own hands and apparates it in the teammate's hands. It's so fast, often at an unexpected point in the play, to a unsuspected receiver, it's like magic. Sometimes, I've run a play at quarter-speed and I still only just get a glimpse of the ball. Monica Czinano, and then Hannah Stuelke and Syd Affolter, and Kate Martin, they were all used to the ball suddenly appearing exactly where they needed it to be out of a mini-wormhole but the Indiana girls are still getting used to it!
Love it! Hilarious description!
Great analysis Hunter. I agree on the passing ability. It makes it where defense has to be wary of all 4 offensive players because they could get a great pass at any time in position to score.
Agreed 100%! Thank you for watching!
Great video as always, dude. So glad I found this channel.
My main concern with Clark and Indiana is that she's going to end up in the same situation Sabrina Ionescu was in before the Liberty picked up Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. IIRC, the opposing team would pick Sabrina up full court, blitz her on every screen, and trap her as soon as she passed half court on almost every possession, which forced her into a lot of turnovers and kept her out of rhythm.
Caitlin made some great passes in the Atlanta game and honestly could've had more assists if her teammates didn't blow some easy chances. But Dangerfield and Aerial Powers were defending Clark like it was a playoff elimination game - they were physical and made it tough all night. Caitlin was catching a lot of flack for her inefficiency, but her shooting percentage night to night doesn't really concern me. She definitely needs to clean up the TOs though, hopefully that will come with time as the Fever have time to gel a little more.
To be fair smith and Boston both had 4 turnovers too. So they all need to clean that up.
Michael! That means a lot man. I would say, luckily for Caitlin is Indiana is in a MUCH BETTER situation than New York was in those early Sabrina years. Boston is better than anyone they had and there's some good building blocks as well, along with a real, long-term coaching staff. Also, Caitlin is definitely a better athlete, ball-handler and finisher than Sabrina, which I think makes defending her a lot easier said than done. The turnovers will come down for sure
Great notes
@@HunterCruse14 Agreed, Indiana is nowhere near its potential with Clark, Boston, Smith, and the current roster. It's not even a month of them learning each other, and two pre-season games. No need to be sounding alarms.
@@a2knyc I see many more years with this squad.
It must be kind of a culture shock to go from an offense where, if she wasn't scoring, their getting blown out, to one where they kinda don't need her to score. I attribute her poor fg% in the preseason to her facing actual pro defenders and still getting used to pro defense. That's also most likely the reason why she turns the ball over so much. Imo those are things that as she gets more settled into the league, they will fix themselves. What she's already elite at, is drawing in those defenders and so garnering much attention. Her gravity is, no lie, already the most in the league second to maybe only Aja. And because she's such an elite passer, she hits her teammates perfectly. Once she gets used to the pro defenders, and her teammates get used to such good passes (lol) I honestly think she could lead the league in assists. The transition from elite scorer to elite playmaker is one im excited to see for CC.
Nice breakdown. I watched it all, and you are spot on!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Those "grown women" chased that 18 yo kid all night. 3 at a time.
She’s 22 lol
She’s pretty damn grown herself
@@Jellysfrickingstuff I know. Was making sport of the relic that was down playing her talent. Mentioned her having to play with grown women now.
@@dev-nw1td She sure plays grown doesn't she? Her record shoe contract, pre-season ticket and jersey sales are real grown! :)
@@arkansasgreg9976 yes they are!!! And so are other players too, like Angel Reese. We love to see growth😍🙏🏽
With a GPA of 3.+, Shes smart on and off the court.
Got that advanced computer processor firing
Love that your video is pure commentary on the actual basketball game, and techniques and strategy, and not about all the other side convos not really about the actual game.
Thank you!
Another nice analysis with film. It's so nice to see evidence of something someone is talking about. You always do that.
Thank you for watching! Means a lot
I would suggest to the coaching team, let her do what she has been doing in IOWA and let all adjust to CC. If not, then they will never take advantage of CC
Fully agree!
There needs to be more off ball screens for CC!
@@killzzzz_ For sure. I'd also like to see more actions where Clark screens as well -- this is something Coach Sides mentioned postgame on Thursday
@HunterCruse14 one thing I really liked is that, while Clark didn't score as well this last game, she was looking a little better than usual on defense. Her coach is already forcing her out of her comfort zone, and I hope that ends up being a good thing in the long run.
Edit: fixed wording.
Caitlin Clark is such great shooting,that she draws double team and it open up a teammates for easy shots, because Caitlin Clark a great passer,that she able pass the ball to her teammates for easy shots . Caitlin Clark lead the nation in assist while in college because she a great passer.
I’m new to your channel but you do a great job of explaining the game. Thx a ton!
Glad you enjoy it!
At Iowa CCs teammates played with her for years and by the 2022 / 2023 season could anticipate her passes. CC’s Indiana teammates need to adapt quickly.
Fantastic explanation with slow-motion and freeze-frame video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome content!💖💖
Enjoyed the Commentary and Key Points Hunter 👍
I personally think Teams are going to just continue putting 2 or more on Caitlin and putting pressure on her every game. Teams have already figured that out so far. It’s kind of like in football, if you don’t run the ball much, other teams will stack the Defense into coverage knowing you’ll pass, on the other hand if you establish the running game, other teams have to respect it and Adjust , and that will open up a alot more options.
The Fever have got to find a way to strategically get other players besides Aaliya into the Mix more to the lane and Basket and not just on the outside like I’ve seen in the first 2 games. I know that it’s only preseason, and the fact that Caitlin is still just a rookie in this League, it’s gonna take time and adjustment. There’s also been too many missed shots underneath when Caitlin was passing the ball Around to people close to the Basket. They need to improve there too, Because you just can’t be missing that many buckets that close to the basket over and over, and expect to win alot of games that way.
I do have Faith in The Fever, Their My Team, and The Solid Talent is All There, But even as a Diehard Fever Fan, I would be outright lying to say that there isnt alot to work on and Improve on, Because there is a Great deal to work on for the Whole Team
Do me a favor Hunter do some film studies on her time in Iowa last year
awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it I appreciate that.
3rd all-time leading Assist leader in NCAA history for women’s basketball. World class passer in fact. Very unique statistical category to be an all-time great considering she’s also the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history
Pete Maravich LSU 1967-1970 averaged 44 points per game,
Clark 28. He averaged 1,222 points per year, Clark 988 per year.
Total college games played Maravich 83, Clark 139.
Pete Maravich could only play 3 college years.
Freshmen could not play. AND no 3-point line. Men's GOAT
You feel better writing that? Lmao
And dear old Pete played in a segregated league, which means he did not play against the best players, just white ones.
He absolutely was a great player! No doubt! The record is simply a point record-nothing more, nothing less. Her success and greatness does not mitigate his!
Wait until they really have had time to play together……. She’s a smart lady with great instinct….
She has more turnovers than assists so far. Two for nine from three-point land in the second game. She might snap out of it, but so far I don’t know how you cannot be disappointed in her results.
Because anyone who watched the game WAS disappointed in her scoring, but also saw that she looked better in every single other way than she did in her last game. Caitlin isn't going to miss that many shots in every game, so when her improvements defensively couple with her established scoring strength, she's going to be so fun to watch.
Boston and smith each had 4 turnovers. The team is just getting used to each other and getting used to playing.
Outstanding descriptive on Ms. Clarks passing capabilities, Mr. Cruz, She is as good as any NBA player today. LOL Magic Kidd, Byrd and Caitlin Thumbs up will be dropping back in.Good luck on your new journey on the You Tube express! Much success. peace Grant 🏀🗑👍
John stockton is the best PG in history because of his passing, and his offense was the pick and roll. He doesn't get the credit over zeke .(Isaiah thomas) but IMO he better and the right choice for th 92 Olympic team because of his passing
No he wasn't.
It's crazy but you know who'd be a perfect teammate for Clark's game? Angel Reese. Their games would fit like a glove.
too slow is Reese
@@coachfezz1137 no, she runs the floor immediastely after a bucket,she actually finishes around the rim and is good at put backs and passing out from the paint.
Caitlin maybe running the wnba
On a lot of those if they make one more pass there are wide open 3 pointers to be had as well. Can make them pay for packing it in down low
Do Rickea Jackson
SHE WILL SHATTER THE ASSIST RECORD
Need to get that shot dropping, going 3-10 gona get old.
True, her normal percentage is much better than that, but Lebron's 3 pt. percentage is 34%, so.......
sheeesh. the ball suddenly "appears" in the hands of her team mates. hahahah. HUH
She is good
She’d have 20 assists a game if her team could make their shots
Caitlin's teammates need to go back to school when it comes to making a lay-up. Those misses are behind the failure of the WNBA. For Christ's sakes, ladies...it's a lay-up! No ones asking for a dunk, but how do you consistently miss the easy ones? Your lay-up drills need to be ready for CC's pace. Lets you will be floundering under 20 wins...again.
Yes - that’s been driving me crazy as a new fan!!! There were two easy layups that they missed against Atlanta, that added to Caitlin’s turnovers, and took away from her already six assists.
THIS IS LIKE A MAN PLAYING IN A WOMANS LEAGUE. THE TALENT IS ON A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEVEL.
She is good but let's not be ridiculous. Her shooting percentages in the 2 PRESEASON games she has played is low, and she has way too many turnovers especially since she isn't running the point. Let her develop at her own pace and lets stop pretending every basic pass or layup is phenomenal. She doesn't need the extras she will be able to prove herself with her talent.
“On the planet” is insane. Stop.
Her passing skills is way to advance for her teammates. A lot of drop ball n turnover due to her teammates not ready
Lmao really dragging it
Your film study may be spot on but guess what record breaking attendance and views are not for your description of cookie cutter players,Sides wants to handcuff Kaitlyn Clark to be a long two point shooter instead of dancing in quotation dribbling. They did come out to see Kaitlyn Clark, shoot, three-pointers and dance around with the ball trying to find her players. She is a one and a generational player and they cannot fit her into an old peg hole
If sides doesn’t green light the logo 3 she’ll be gone next year
Sides doesn’t need to coach Caitlyn just support. Let the pros develop chemistry
I think Sides was talking about Clark making herself available to get passes back after she passed to the post, and after offensive rebounds. This wouldn't happen at Iowa.
Sides was/is well aware of what she was getting in Caitlin; she understand what 'all this' is about...the fact that what's happening in the WNBA now is mostly because of CC and the special gift she has of shooting the long threes. I don't think she'd be foolish enough to hobble that cash cow (that was NOT me calling Caitlin a cow. 😂 I love that kid). She's just saying that there's enough room there to develop that other aspect of her game, which is the mid-range. When she said 'bad habits from college', I very much doubt she was referring to what put Clark on the map. She'd have to be really stupid to do that, and I don't think she's stupid.
@@a2knycExactly.
Can you do a flim breakdown on the sun game so we can see why they had a good day guarding her
Isn't she lovely