11-08-2018, 11:21 AM
Some additional thoughts from the game:
Kiana - Carried the team offensively in the first half. Was very impressed by her leadership. Kind of reminded me of senior year Karlie Samuelson i.e. when the team could not score, Kiana wasn't fazed and seemed to have the mentality of don't worry, get me the ball and I'll knock down some big momentum changing threes
Alanna - Struggled with fouls, seemed to be frustrated most of the game. But still led the team in scoring with a ridiculous point per minute (16 pts in 15 minutes)
Maya - Really great to see a strong game from Maya, had some nice drives from the high post for tough layups. Mostly impressed by her defense. She got lost sometimes on defense during her freshman year but played well against a constantly shifting princeton offense. And I think she did a great job guarding Bertsch. Yes it was a team effort on Bertsch but Maya's shot-blocking is pretty darn intimidating for an opposing post.
Lexie - Struggled a bit (missed some layups and slipped/ turned the ball over) but still a very impressive debut for a freshman. Double double in her first college game and I think she is only going to get better. Is the definition of college-ready. I think her best quality is her high motor and competitiveness.
Jenna - I liked what I saw. Yes she only scored twice but they were the kind of baskets that we had none of last year, namely driving into the lane, no pass is available, so point guard has to take the teardrop or short jumper. Last year we drove into the lane and if there was no layup or pass, we would likely force a pass and turn the ball over. Plus she had a very nice layup through contact that was called an offensive foul (but seemed more like a blocking foul to me)
Kiana - Carried the team offensively in the first half. Was very impressed by her leadership. Kind of reminded me of senior year Karlie Samuelson i.e. when the team could not score, Kiana wasn't fazed and seemed to have the mentality of don't worry, get me the ball and I'll knock down some big momentum changing threes
Alanna - Struggled with fouls, seemed to be frustrated most of the game. But still led the team in scoring with a ridiculous point per minute (16 pts in 15 minutes)
Maya - Really great to see a strong game from Maya, had some nice drives from the high post for tough layups. Mostly impressed by her defense. She got lost sometimes on defense during her freshman year but played well against a constantly shifting princeton offense. And I think she did a great job guarding Bertsch. Yes it was a team effort on Bertsch but Maya's shot-blocking is pretty darn intimidating for an opposing post.
Lexie - Struggled a bit (missed some layups and slipped/ turned the ball over) but still a very impressive debut for a freshman. Double double in her first college game and I think she is only going to get better. Is the definition of college-ready. I think her best quality is her high motor and competitiveness.
Jenna - I liked what I saw. Yes she only scored twice but they were the kind of baskets that we had none of last year, namely driving into the lane, no pass is available, so point guard has to take the teardrop or short jumper. Last year we drove into the lane and if there was no layup or pass, we would likely force a pass and turn the ball over. Plus she had a very nice layup through contact that was called an offensive foul (but seemed more like a blocking foul to me)