[BillBradley]

Well.  Hmmm.  This was better in some ways, but still a bit concerning in other ways.  Better in that they went inside a lot, so our posts got going.  Better in that Jones was not the primary ball handler, to her benefit (triple double!!!!) and the team's.  Better in that the offense moved the ball better and there were fewer turnovers.  Concerning that we still struggled too much with pressure.  It was better than against Texas.  I did like that one player had the job of bringing up the ball and initiating the offense.  Lacie generally did well in that role.  She was our pg in this game, and if that is the plan, ok.  I still wish we saw Jana in there a bit.  I also wish I knew why Wilson is not able to seize the job.  Her minutes will decrease if we have to play Lacie at the 1 because neither are big scorers and can't have both guards be low-scoring.  

That's exactly what I think Chimera. It's better to have a primary ball handler if we can pull it off because it's way better for our main scorers. We were more organized offensively, players in the right spots, making the extra pass, hitting cutters, playing high-low, etc. I thought Lacie did a nice job and she continues to be my choice at PG. 36 minutes, 5 assists, 1 turnover...that's a very solid night. Agree with others thought that she might not yet be "Final-4 good", but I love her moxie and she's certainly not scared of the opportunity. It was way more of an adventure out there when Haley was bringing it up. Wilson will be valuable when we need an extra ball handler out there, but I too see her minutes decreasing.  

Wow, Portland was impressive and I noticed many of the same things about Meek as Teejers mentioned. That was a great game for us to play. They are going to be a problem for the WCC over the years. And how about the Australian pipeline into Portland? What's the connection there? If he continues to bring in international talent, they could become a formidable west coast team. Maybe they are copying the Gonzaga men's blueprint for how a small Catholic school can make it in big-time hoops?

I think the answer to the question about why Jana isn't playing might have to do with her ball speed. She might be a step too slow and too easy to trap. Also, that one long, panicky loopy pass didn't look very good. It's a tough, tough position to play and she simply may not be ready. Jana obviously isn't wowing Tara in practice and I don't think this is one of those times to "give someone a chance". The pressure in both these games has been relentless and if she's not ready it's the wrong move to throw her to the wolves.

[BillBradley]

Well.  Hmmm.  This was better in some ways, but still a bit concerning in other ways.  Better in that they went inside a lot, so our posts got going.  Better in that Jones was not the primary ball handler, to her benefit (triple double!!!!) and the team's.  Better in that the offense moved the ball better and there were fewer turnovers.  Concerning that we still struggled too much with pressure.  It was better than against Texas.  I did like that one player had the job of bringing up the ball and initiating the offense.  Lacie generally did well in that role.  She was our pg in this game, and if that is the plan, ok.  I still wish we saw Jana in there a bit.  I also wish I knew why Wilson is not able to seize the job.  Her minutes will decrease if we have to play Lacie at the 1 because neither are big scorers and can't have both guards be low-scoring.  

That's exactly what I think Chimera. It's better to have a primary ball handler if we can pull it off because it's way better for our main scorers. We were more organized offensively, players in the right spots, making the extra pass, hitting cutters, playing high-low, etc. I thought Lacie did a nice job and she continues to be my choice at PG. 36 minutes, 5 assists, 1 turnover...that's a very solid night. Agree with others thought that she might not yet be "Final-4 good", but I love her moxie and she's certainly not scared of the opportunity. It was way more of an adventure out there when Haley was bringing it up. Wilson will be valuable when we need an extra ball handler out there, but I too see her minutes decreasing.  

Wow, Portland was impressive and I noticed many of the same things about Meek as Teejers mentioned. That was a great game for us to play. They are going to be a problem for the WCC over the years. And how about the Australian pipeline into Portland? What's the connection there? If he continues to bring in international talent, they could become a formidable west coast team. Maybe they are copying the Gonzaga men's blueprint for how a small Catholic school can make it in big-time hoops?

I think the answer to the question about why Jana isn't playing might have to do with her ball speed. She might be a step too slow and too easy to trap. Also, that one long, panicky loopy pass didn't look very good. It's a tough, tough position to play and she simply may not be ready. Jana obviously isn't wowing Tara in practice and I don't think this is one of those times to "give someone a chance". The pressure in both these games has been relentless and if she's not ready it's the wrong move to throw her to the wolves.