[teejers1]

Keys to the game: 
1. Rebounding first and foremost. SC is so dominant on the glass. Can we win the rebounding battle or stay close. 
2. Limiting turnovers and handling their ball pressure: How well can we get into our transition offense and can our guards handle their pressure. 

Brink will need to stay out of foul trouble. I think Prechtel can expect to get similar looks from three as vs Tennessee so hopefully she carries over that momentum and knocks down her shot. I think if we rebound defensively, we can slow them down with our defense. I'm more concerned if we can garner enough offense against their stellar defense. Will be a great test in a really tough environment! Go Stanford!

I think the days of Prechtel getting uncontested looks from the three line - and even 2-3 feet beyond that - are over (at least until there is a lulll where she doesn't show much from there and coaches "forget" about that aspect of her game).  The Louisville Elite 8 game could be considered by some (wrongfully, imo) as a flukey outside shooting performance.  But with Tennessee game backing that up - and both in ultra clutch time of need - well, I don't think any coaches are going to leave her open.  [Indeed, the Tennessee coach was still miffed about that post-game, using a football analogy to depict Prechtel's treys as "busted coverage."].  Prechtel is a lethal three point shooter when her confidence is high (and it often only takes one to jump-start that confidence).  Jump is the best overall shooter from behind the arc, but I'd put Prechtel second on that list.  [Interestingly, going into this season I thought only one other player on the roster might be in contention for #2 three point marksman:  JVG (I liked the look of her stroke).  But alas, twas not to be].

[teejers1]

Keys to the game: 
1. Rebounding first and foremost. SC is so dominant on the glass. Can we win the rebounding battle or stay close. 
2. Limiting turnovers and handling their ball pressure: How well can we get into our transition offense and can our guards handle their pressure. 

Brink will need to stay out of foul trouble. I think Prechtel can expect to get similar looks from three as vs Tennessee so hopefully she carries over that momentum and knocks down her shot. I think if we rebound defensively, we can slow them down with our defense. I'm more concerned if we can garner enough offense against their stellar defense. Will be a great test in a really tough environment! Go Stanford!

I think the days of Prechtel getting uncontested looks from the three line - and even 2-3 feet beyond that - are over (at least until there is a lulll where she doesn't show much from there and coaches "forget" about that aspect of her game).  The Louisville Elite 8 game could be considered by some (wrongfully, imo) as a flukey outside shooting performance.  But with Tennessee game backing that up - and both in ultra clutch time of need - well, I don't think any coaches are going to leave her open.  [Indeed, the Tennessee coach was still miffed about that post-game, using a football analogy to depict Prechtel's treys as "busted coverage."].  Prechtel is a lethal three point shooter when her confidence is high (and it often only takes one to jump-start that confidence).  Jump is the best overall shooter from behind the arc, but I'd put Prechtel second on that list.  [Interestingly, going into this season I thought only one other player on the roster might be in contention for #2 three point marksman:  JVG (I liked the look of her stroke).  But alas, twas not to be].