[Yellowlab]

Interesting observations.  I thought the get-Jayne-the-ball offense hurt Stanford when Jayne was hurting.  This team doesn't have that same feel.  I don't think they are forcing the ball to Nneka.  I just think she makes bad passes look good by being an incredible finisher. 

Chiney contributes with very few set plays called for her.  In today's game Nneka swatted the ball towards the Bakersfield basket on the opening tip, and Chiney went and got it for a lay-up.  That was obviously intentional, but most of Chiney's points from O-boards or good cuts to the basket.

I think Toni's aggressiveness will keep everyone involved offensively.  I think she's made the transition to the point, after struggling a bit early on.  She can penetrate and kick-out.  She can stop and pop, and she's finishing at the basket better than she has been.

Nneka has developed a deadly mid-range jump shot.  That has made her virtually impossible for anyone to guard.  If she can toast Glory Johnson like that, who can guard her?  It doesn't make Stanford a one person team, but it does mean that they have a player of the year candidate.

[Yellowlab]

Interesting observations.  I thought the get-Jayne-the-ball offense hurt Stanford when Jayne was hurting.  This team doesn't have that same feel.  I don't think they are forcing the ball to Nneka.  I just think she makes bad passes look good by being an incredible finisher. 

Chiney contributes with very few set plays called for her.  In today's game Nneka swatted the ball towards the Bakersfield basket on the opening tip, and Chiney went and got it for a lay-up.  That was obviously intentional, but most of Chiney's points from O-boards or good cuts to the basket.

I think Toni's aggressiveness will keep everyone involved offensively.  I think she's made the transition to the point, after struggling a bit early on.  She can penetrate and kick-out.  She can stop and pop, and she's finishing at the basket better than she has been.

Nneka has developed a deadly mid-range jump shot.  That has made her virtually impossible for anyone to guard.  If she can toast Glory Johnson like that, who can guard her?  It doesn't make Stanford a one person team, but it does mean that they have a player of the year candidate.