10-13-2016, 09:26 AM
WBB preview on Stanford
10-13-2016, 09:54 AM
Thanks for the link to the preview.
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
Thanks for the link to the preview.
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
10-13-2016, 06:39 PM
(10-13-2016, 09:54 AM)TheFarm07 link Wrote:Thanks for the link to the preview.Karlie was beginning to go sideways and shoot at three point range last season. If she can consistently get herself open with a Curry-esque sidestep then she and we will be far more deadly. She also has increasingly gone around her man to take mid range shots--which also will help. It is when she sits out on the perimeter and absorbs their best perimeter defender that turns it into a 4 on 4 game, but we need her involved and not just as a decoy. With two outstanding seniors, if McCall can go "out" and Karlie can go "in", it will become a game with much better movement, especially against the zones that killed us last year. I think that is what Tara is hinting at.Â
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
(10-13-2016, 09:54 AM)TheFarm07 link Wrote:Thanks for the link to the preview.Karlie was beginning to go sideways and shoot at three point range last season. If she can consistently get herself open with a Curry-esque sidestep then she and we will be far more deadly. She also has increasingly gone around her man to take mid range shots--which also will help. It is when she sits out on the perimeter and absorbs their best perimeter defender that turns it into a 4 on 4 game, but we need her involved and not just as a decoy. With two outstanding seniors, if McCall can go "out" and Karlie can go "in", it will become a game with much better movement, especially against the zones that killed us last year. I think that is what Tara is hinting at.Â
It was nice to read Tara's comments about Erica and Karlie, in particular. I felt last year as Erica was developing her mid-range jump shot, she ceded the low post to Kaylee Johnson, but if Erica can combine her shooting with her original strength under the basket, she would be even a more dangerous offensive player. Depending on who she matches up against, she can overwhelm them near the basket if she has superior height/strength, but if she's facing a more powerful post player, she can step out and shoot the mid-range jumper.
With Karlie, if she can drive to the basket a little more or at least expand her offensive game within the arc, defenses can't just focus on her 3-point shooting, which potentially would allow her a little more room for those 3-pointers and as you know, if you give a Samuelson sister, a little room from the outside, that's usually means a 3-pointer for us.
10-14-2016, 02:18 AM
I am also excited to see how the other players have improved over the summer. With Lili's absence, we'll need a third reliable scoring option besides Erica and Karlie.
We've seen in limited spurts how explosive McPhee and Smith can be. If they can cut down on their mistakes and get more playing time and show consistency, I think they can fill in for Lili's missing production. They are both so versatile, shooting the 3 and attacking under the basket.
Did Sniezek work on her jump shot (both 3-pointer and mid-range)? It was almost embarrassing (and frustrating) to see how much room opposing teams were leaving her last season, because she rarely attempted a shot herself unless it was a drive to the basket. We've seen the passes she can make. With another point guard in waiting in Anna Wilson, will Marta be more willing to shoot the ball this season (which we saw glimpses of in the NCAA tournament)?
Has Kaylee worked on her post moves? I am not expecting Chiney-like numbers, but expecting more of a Chiney-like role during her first two seasons with Nneka, where little sis was grabbing offensive rebounds and either scoring a putback or given us a fresh possession to work with. With the interior defense focused on Erica, Kaylee needs to step up and contribute inside.
Briana Roberson had long stretches of cold spells last season. With Lili gone and Green having graduated, we'll need her to be productive when Sniezek and/or Karlie resting and Wilson adjusting to collegiate ball.
Will the incoming freshmen make a big splash? With Carrington and Wilson recovering from injuries, how much playing time will they get? With our relative lack of depth inside, will Fingall get an opportunity to shine, especially if Kaylee and/or Erica get into early foul trouble in a game?
We've seen in limited spurts how explosive McPhee and Smith can be. If they can cut down on their mistakes and get more playing time and show consistency, I think they can fill in for Lili's missing production. They are both so versatile, shooting the 3 and attacking under the basket.
Did Sniezek work on her jump shot (both 3-pointer and mid-range)? It was almost embarrassing (and frustrating) to see how much room opposing teams were leaving her last season, because she rarely attempted a shot herself unless it was a drive to the basket. We've seen the passes she can make. With another point guard in waiting in Anna Wilson, will Marta be more willing to shoot the ball this season (which we saw glimpses of in the NCAA tournament)?
Has Kaylee worked on her post moves? I am not expecting Chiney-like numbers, but expecting more of a Chiney-like role during her first two seasons with Nneka, where little sis was grabbing offensive rebounds and either scoring a putback or given us a fresh possession to work with. With the interior defense focused on Erica, Kaylee needs to step up and contribute inside.
Briana Roberson had long stretches of cold spells last season. With Lili gone and Green having graduated, we'll need her to be productive when Sniezek and/or Karlie resting and Wilson adjusting to collegiate ball.
Will the incoming freshmen make a big splash? With Carrington and Wilson recovering from injuries, how much playing time will they get? With our relative lack of depth inside, will Fingall get an opportunity to shine, especially if Kaylee and/or Erica get into early foul trouble in a game?
I am also excited to see how the other players have improved over the summer. With Lili's absence, we'll need a third reliable scoring option besides Erica and Karlie.
We've seen in limited spurts how explosive McPhee and Smith can be. If they can cut down on their mistakes and get more playing time and show consistency, I think they can fill in for Lili's missing production. They are both so versatile, shooting the 3 and attacking under the basket.
Did Sniezek work on her jump shot (both 3-pointer and mid-range)? It was almost embarrassing (and frustrating) to see how much room opposing teams were leaving her last season, because she rarely attempted a shot herself unless it was a drive to the basket. We've seen the passes she can make. With another point guard in waiting in Anna Wilson, will Marta be more willing to shoot the ball this season (which we saw glimpses of in the NCAA tournament)?
Has Kaylee worked on her post moves? I am not expecting Chiney-like numbers, but expecting more of a Chiney-like role during her first two seasons with Nneka, where little sis was grabbing offensive rebounds and either scoring a putback or given us a fresh possession to work with. With the interior defense focused on Erica, Kaylee needs to step up and contribute inside.
Briana Roberson had long stretches of cold spells last season. With Lili gone and Green having graduated, we'll need her to be productive when Sniezek and/or Karlie resting and Wilson adjusting to collegiate ball.
Will the incoming freshmen make a big splash? With Carrington and Wilson recovering from injuries, how much playing time will they get? With our relative lack of depth inside, will Fingall get an opportunity to shine, especially if Kaylee and/or Erica get into early foul trouble in a game?
We've seen in limited spurts how explosive McPhee and Smith can be. If they can cut down on their mistakes and get more playing time and show consistency, I think they can fill in for Lili's missing production. They are both so versatile, shooting the 3 and attacking under the basket.
Did Sniezek work on her jump shot (both 3-pointer and mid-range)? It was almost embarrassing (and frustrating) to see how much room opposing teams were leaving her last season, because she rarely attempted a shot herself unless it was a drive to the basket. We've seen the passes she can make. With another point guard in waiting in Anna Wilson, will Marta be more willing to shoot the ball this season (which we saw glimpses of in the NCAA tournament)?
Has Kaylee worked on her post moves? I am not expecting Chiney-like numbers, but expecting more of a Chiney-like role during her first two seasons with Nneka, where little sis was grabbing offensive rebounds and either scoring a putback or given us a fresh possession to work with. With the interior defense focused on Erica, Kaylee needs to step up and contribute inside.
Briana Roberson had long stretches of cold spells last season. With Lili gone and Green having graduated, we'll need her to be productive when Sniezek and/or Karlie resting and Wilson adjusting to collegiate ball.
Will the incoming freshmen make a big splash? With Carrington and Wilson recovering from injuries, how much playing time will they get? With our relative lack of depth inside, will Fingall get an opportunity to shine, especially if Kaylee and/or Erica get into early foul trouble in a game?
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