[martyup]

Just watched this McDonalds game.  I don't like the fact that Betts allowed smaller players to shoot over her and steal rebounds from her in the post and she didn't do much boxing out for rebounds.

What I saw from Nivar was a general lack of effort when she was on the court.  Other girls were playing hard, diving for loose balls, playing tight defense, and running in transition.  You would think with the opportunity to play in a nationally televised game with this caliber of competition a player would give an all-out effort.  While she had a few good plays indicating that she has talent, I am worried about her motor/motivation.  Perhaps watching the effort continuously put out by the Hulls, Wilson, and Jump has raised my expectations too high.

Nivar did get a game leading 5 steals in somewhat limited time. That's got to take some effort, at least.

I only watched the first half and part of the 3rd Q.  If she had five steals, then she showed she has the ability to play well.   If she can match that ability with full time effort, she will do well at Stanford.  From what I watched of her in the video, she didn't run the court on every possession, she didn't pressure her assignment on defense, and she did a lot of standing around outside the 3 point line on offense.  She will learn quickly, I hope, that Tara will not play her if she doesn't give 100% on the court.

[martyup]

Just watched this McDonalds game.  I don't like the fact that Betts allowed smaller players to shoot over her and steal rebounds from her in the post and she didn't do much boxing out for rebounds.

What I saw from Nivar was a general lack of effort when she was on the court.  Other girls were playing hard, diving for loose balls, playing tight defense, and running in transition.  You would think with the opportunity to play in a nationally televised game with this caliber of competition a player would give an all-out effort.  While she had a few good plays indicating that she has talent, I am worried about her motor/motivation.  Perhaps watching the effort continuously put out by the Hulls, Wilson, and Jump has raised my expectations too high.

Nivar did get a game leading 5 steals in somewhat limited time. That's got to take some effort, at least.

I only watched the first half and part of the 3rd Q.  If she had five steals, then she showed she has the ability to play well.   If she can match that ability with full time effort, she will do well at Stanford.  From what I watched of her in the video, she didn't run the court on every possession, she didn't pressure her assignment on defense, and she did a lot of standing around outside the 3 point line on offense.  She will learn quickly, I hope, that Tara will not play her if she doesn't give 100% on the court.

[jonnyss]

but then i was taken aback to hear her again lead with, during the broadcast, i want to go to a school where i can bring the first championship. 

Annie Meyers would like a word...

so would john wooden, kareem, bill walton, etc.

[jonnyss]

but then i was taken aback to hear her again lead with, during the broadcast, i want to go to a school where i can bring the first championship. 

Annie Meyers would like a word...

so would john wooden, kareem, bill walton, etc.

[2006alum]

Anna Wilson was injured in the McD's practice game (iirc, this was her first major concussion) and I believe Carrington was injured in the game itself. 

I've watched the past 5 years or so and recall both Brink and Jones have thoroughly forgettable games. (FWIW, Brink was also not overly impressive in her international play I saw.)

The Jordan Brand classic is the west coast equivalent, and there, Jones wowwed and was MVP. So we'll hopefully get to see them again.

And yes, these kinds of games don't reward system players who are high IQ and know how to play off others, which is something Jones and Brink have really excelled at.  The past three MVPs - Jordan Horston, Chrysten Williams, and Rellah Boothe, have not exactly taken the college game by storm, but they were all great 1-on-1. 
So take it all with a grain of salt.

[2006alum]

Anna Wilson was injured in the McD's practice game (iirc, this was her first major concussion) and I believe Carrington was injured in the game itself. 

I've watched the past 5 years or so and recall both Brink and Jones have thoroughly forgettable games. (FWIW, Brink was also not overly impressive in her international play I saw.)

The Jordan Brand classic is the west coast equivalent, and there, Jones wowwed and was MVP. So we'll hopefully get to see them again.

And yes, these kinds of games don't reward system players who are high IQ and know how to play off others, which is something Jones and Brink have really excelled at.  The past three MVPs - Jordan Horston, Chrysten Williams, and Rellah Boothe, have not exactly taken the college game by storm, but they were all great 1-on-1. 
So take it all with a grain of salt.

[jonnyss]

Just watched this McDonalds game.  I don't like the fact that Betts allowed smaller players to shoot over her and steal rebounds from her in the post and she didn't do much boxing out for rebounds.

What I saw from Nivar was a general lack of effort when she was on the court.  Other girls were playing hard, diving for loose balls, playing tight defense, and running in transition.  You would think with the opportunity to play in a nationally televised game with this caliber of competition a player would give an all-out effort.  While she had a few good plays indicating that she has talent, I am worried about her motor/motivation.  Perhaps watching the effort continuously put out by the Hulls, Wilson, and Jump has raised my expectations too high.

Nivar did get a game leading 5 steals in somewhat limited time. That's got to take some effort, at least.

I only watched the first half and part of the 3rd Q.  If she had five steals, then she showed she has the ability to play well.   If she can match that ability with full time effort, she will do well at Stanford.  From what I watched of her in the video, she didn't run the court on every possession, she didn't pressure her assignment on defense, and she did a lot of standing around outside the 3 point line on offense.  She will learn quickly, I hope, that Tara will not play her if she doesn't give 100% on the court.

it wasn't just nivar. i only saw one player with all-out hustle on offense and defense: gabriela jaquez, heading to ucla with rice. imo she's the lexie hull of this year's mcd group.

[jonnyss]

Just watched this McDonalds game.  I don't like the fact that Betts allowed smaller players to shoot over her and steal rebounds from her in the post and she didn't do much boxing out for rebounds.

What I saw from Nivar was a general lack of effort when she was on the court.  Other girls were playing hard, diving for loose balls, playing tight defense, and running in transition.  You would think with the opportunity to play in a nationally televised game with this caliber of competition a player would give an all-out effort.  While she had a few good plays indicating that she has talent, I am worried about her motor/motivation.  Perhaps watching the effort continuously put out by the Hulls, Wilson, and Jump has raised my expectations too high.

Nivar did get a game leading 5 steals in somewhat limited time. That's got to take some effort, at least.

I only watched the first half and part of the 3rd Q.  If she had five steals, then she showed she has the ability to play well.   If she can match that ability with full time effort, she will do well at Stanford.  From what I watched of her in the video, she didn't run the court on every possession, she didn't pressure her assignment on defense, and she did a lot of standing around outside the 3 point line on offense.  She will learn quickly, I hope, that Tara will not play her if she doesn't give 100% on the court.

it wasn't just nivar. i only saw one player with all-out hustle on offense and defense: gabriela jaquez, heading to ucla with rice. imo she's the lexie hull of this year's mcd group.

[TheWildJacko]

but then i was taken aback to hear her again lead with, during the broadcast, i want to go to a school where i can bring the first championship. i guess it's a reasonable motivation, but not exactly a gracious public stance. 

I do think there is something brewing at UCLA. My (completely speculative) guess is that Juju Watkins and Kiki coordinated a bit and that along with the other pieces of what is coming there, they will have enough talent to compete for a national championship there.

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

[TheWildJacko]

but then i was taken aback to hear her again lead with, during the broadcast, i want to go to a school where i can bring the first championship. i guess it's a reasonable motivation, but not exactly a gracious public stance. 

I do think there is something brewing at UCLA. My (completely speculative) guess is that Juju Watkins and Kiki coordinated a bit and that along with the other pieces of what is coming there, they will have enough talent to compete for a national championship there.

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

[Grad Fan]

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

What do I know? But yes that is what I am guessing. And I thought I saw something about her having some level of desire to stay in LA.

[Grad Fan]

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

What do I know? But yes that is what I am guessing. And I thought I saw something about her having some level of desire to stay in LA.

[TheWildJacko]

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

What do I know? But yes that is what I am guessing. And I thought I saw something about her having some level of desire to stay in LA.

Well if you're right UCLA will be very good in 2 seasons! But watching Kiki in the McDonald's game, it looks like they'll be pretty great next season as well.

[TheWildJacko]

Are you saying you think Juju Watkins is going to UCLA?

What do I know? But yes that is what I am guessing. And I thought I saw something about her having some level of desire to stay in LA.

Well if you're right UCLA will be very good in 2 seasons! But watching Kiki in the McDonald's game, it looks like they'll be pretty great next season as well.

[jonnyss]

does anyone know if the jordan brand classic girls game will be televised? streamed? neither?

it's scheduled for friday, april 15, at 3pm pacific. betts and nivar are both playing. as are rice, jaquez, grey. talaysia cooper is not.

[jonnyss]

does anyone know if the jordan brand classic girls game will be televised? streamed? neither?

it's scheduled for friday, april 15, at 3pm pacific. betts and nivar are both playing. as are rice, jaquez, grey. talaysia cooper is not.

[jonnyss]

checking in again if anyone knows if friday's jordan brand classic will be televised.

meanwhile their twitter page has a video of the full 2019 game up. so fun to watch: haley and fran looking great. also zia cooke and aliyah boston among other current stars.

[jonnyss]

checking in again if anyone knows if friday's jordan brand classic will be televised.

meanwhile their twitter page has a video of the full 2019 game up. so fun to watch: haley and fran looking great. also zia cooke and aliyah boston among other current stars.

[DC 86]

checking in again if anyone knows if friday's jordan brand classic will be televised.

meanwhile their twitter page has a video of the full 2019 game up. so fun to watch: haley and fran looking great. also zia cooke and aliyah boston among other current stars.

It will be streamed on ESPN3 (on the ESPN web site).

[DC 86]

checking in again if anyone knows if friday's jordan brand classic will be televised.

meanwhile their twitter page has a video of the full 2019 game up. so fun to watch: haley and fran looking great. also zia cooke and aliyah boston among other current stars.

It will be streamed on ESPN3 (on the ESPN web site).

[2006alum]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

[2006alum]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

[triangle2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYcyJy9W4_g

I haven't finished watching it. From the first few minutes: Betts has solid footwork around the basket as a back to the basket player. She is going to have to work on her fitness and mobility. Nivar looked pretty smooth and attacked the hoop. No one was shooting well from the outside.

[triangle2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYcyJy9W4_g

I haven't finished watching it. From the first few minutes: Betts has solid footwork around the basket as a back to the basket player. She is going to have to work on her fitness and mobility. Nivar looked pretty smooth and attacked the hoop. No one was shooting well from the outside.

[martyup]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

I just finished watching the Jordan Brand All-Star game.  I was much more impressed with Betts in this game than the McD's game.  She showed why she is the #1 rated recruit in her class.  She can dominate the boards.

Nivar also looked better in this game, although she injured her hand in the 2nd quarter and can be seen after that on the bench with her hand taped up.  I still think she needs to work on her motor.  Maybe she just needs to get into better cardio shape.  

The standouts in this game were Johnson (LSU commit IIRC) and Rice.  Also, the player that de-commited from Georgia look very good.

[martyup]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

I just finished watching the Jordan Brand All-Star game.  I was much more impressed with Betts in this game than the McD's game.  She showed why she is the #1 rated recruit in her class.  She can dominate the boards.

Nivar also looked better in this game, although she injured her hand in the 2nd quarter and can be seen after that on the bench with her hand taped up.  I still think she needs to work on her motor.  Maybe she just needs to get into better cardio shape.  

The standouts in this game were Johnson (LSU commit IIRC) and Rice.  Also, the player that de-commited from Georgia look very good.

[JohnR34231]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

I just finished watching the Jordan Brand All-Star game.  I was much more impressed with Betts in this game than the McD's game.  She showed why she is the #1 rated recruit in her class.  She can dominate the boards.

Nivar also looked better in this game, although she injured her hand in the 2nd quarter and can be seen after that on the bench with her hand taped up.  I still think she needs to work on her motor.  Maybe she just needs to get into better cardio shape.  

The standouts in this game were Johnson (LSU commit IIRC) and Rice.  Also, the player that de-commited from Georgia look very good.

The Stanford UCLA games over the next couple of years should be very interesting.

[JohnR34231]

So, did anyone watch it? I missed it but would welcome a report. :)

I just finished watching the Jordan Brand All-Star game.  I was much more impressed with Betts in this game than the McD's game.  She showed why she is the #1 rated recruit in her class.  She can dominate the boards.

Nivar also looked better in this game, although she injured her hand in the 2nd quarter and can be seen after that on the bench with her hand taped up.  I still think she needs to work on her motor.  Maybe she just needs to get into better cardio shape.  

The standouts in this game were Johnson (LSU commit IIRC) and Rice.  Also, the player that de-commited from Georgia look very good.

The Stanford UCLA games over the next couple of years should be very interesting.