[Spiny_Norman]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Doh! Only confusing to people like me who don't read the key. Thanks, Chimera. What a fantastic home schedule including South Carolina, Tennessee, Creighton, Gonzaga, Oregon, OSU, Arizona, UCLA. A real treat for the local fans. ABC/ESPN should be spending a lot of time at Maples.

[Spiny_Norman]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Doh! Only confusing to people like me who don't read the key. Thanks, Chimera. What a fantastic home schedule including South Carolina, Tennessee, Creighton, Gonzaga, Oregon, OSU, Arizona, UCLA. A real treat for the local fans. ABC/ESPN should be spending a lot of time at Maples.

[M T]

The WBB schedule highlights a problem with the Stanford Women's Sports Pass.  You only can have 3 reservations at any time. 
Currently, the WBB games are not available through this, but when they do become available, I was planning on reserving something at the S.Carolina game leaving 2 reservations for WVB games before that.

Still, I think the pass is a good deal for me, even if I'm only asking for General Admission tickets.  (I want to stay away from people still, and I am generally happy sitting in the upper stands.)

[M T]

The WBB schedule highlights a problem with the Stanford Women's Sports Pass.  You only can have 3 reservations at any time. 
Currently, the WBB games are not available through this, but when they do become available, I was planning on reserving something at the S.Carolina game leaving 2 reservations for WVB games before that.

Still, I think the pass is a good deal for me, even if I'm only asking for General Admission tickets.  (I want to stay away from people still, and I am generally happy sitting in the upper stands.)

[WBB fan]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

[WBB fan]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

[stopandpop]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

Love the special atmosphere @ Gill.  Agree- No love for Mathew Knight.  It's a very different and (almost vicious) fan base there.  Haley certainly quieted the crowd up there last season.

[stopandpop]

The week schedule for league games

https://pac-12.com/article/2022/09/08/pa...y-pairings

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

Love the special atmosphere @ Gill.  Agree- No love for Mathew Knight.  It's a very different and (almost vicious) fan base there.  Haley certainly quieted the crowd up there last season.

[dcnav]

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

Love the special atmosphere @ Gill.  Agree- No love for Mathew Knight.  It's a very different and (almost vicious) fan base there.  Haley certainly quieted the crowd up there last season.

I miss the old Mac Court at UO. That place rocked (literally)

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as for the weak preseason schedule: hopefully it should give our plethora of new guards a chance to somewhat sort themselves out.

[dcnav]

Bummer. Stanford goes to the Oregons, but they don't travel to the Bay Area.

Stanford does get Washington and WSU at home without the mid-winter trip to Seattle and Pullman.

Their chart was a bit confusing.  It is actually the opposite.  We get the Oregon teams at home only and get the Washington teams away only.  The gray is the home on that chart.

Very happy the Oregon's are here.  I see no problem going up to the Washington schools.

Agree, very happy to see the Oregon's at Maples, but for me personally, a bummer that we don't also play them in Oregon. That's the one road trip I do every year they are playing in Oregon, and I really enjoy it, especially the atmosphere at Gill in Corvallis (detest Mathew Knight in Eugene). Hmm, maybe we should go to Washington this year.

Love the special atmosphere @ Gill.  Agree- No love for Mathew Knight.  It's a very different and (almost vicious) fan base there.  Haley certainly quieted the crowd up there last season.

I miss the old Mac Court at UO. That place rocked (literally)

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as for the weak preseason schedule: hopefully it should give our plethora of new guards a chance to somewhat sort themselves out.

[BobK]

Weak? I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

[BobK]

Weak? I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

[MV72018]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

[MV72018]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

[81alum]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

Creighton was 23-10 last year and made it to the elite 8 in the NCAAs, losing only to South Carolina.  They return all three of their top scorers, who all shoot the three and one shot it at 43% for the season.  They will be a challenge, as Colorado, Iowa, and Iowa State found out.  UConn put them on its schedule last year and beat them--by 8 points. 

Florida Gulf Coast was 30-3 last year, making the NCAAs and defeating #16 Virginia Tech before losing in the second round to #13 Maryland.  They, however, have lost more from their roster.

In any case, I think this schedule is more difficult that you suspect.  Remember that in the last seven years we have lost to South Florida, Gonzaga (twice), Western Illinois, and Santa Clara, and we have had a few squeakers to similar teams.  Some of these teams are difficult to play precisely because they are not typical power 5 rosters, using unconventional lineups and strategies that are atypical and that we don't see very much. Throw Tennessee and South Carolina in there and I think the preseason looks to me to be as difficult as the Pac-12 season, albeit shorter.

[81alum]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

Creighton was 23-10 last year and made it to the elite 8 in the NCAAs, losing only to South Carolina.  They return all three of their top scorers, who all shoot the three and one shot it at 43% for the season.  They will be a challenge, as Colorado, Iowa, and Iowa State found out.  UConn put them on its schedule last year and beat them--by 8 points. 

Florida Gulf Coast was 30-3 last year, making the NCAAs and defeating #16 Virginia Tech before losing in the second round to #13 Maryland.  They, however, have lost more from their roster.

In any case, I think this schedule is more difficult that you suspect.  Remember that in the last seven years we have lost to South Florida, Gonzaga (twice), Western Illinois, and Santa Clara, and we have had a few squeakers to similar teams.  Some of these teams are difficult to play precisely because they are not typical power 5 rosters, using unconventional lineups and strategies that are atypical and that we don't see very much. Throw Tennessee and South Carolina in there and I think the preseason looks to me to be as difficult as the Pac-12 season, albeit shorter.

[stopandpop]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

Creighton was 23-10 last year and made it to the elite 8 in the NCAAs, losing only to South Carolina.  They return all three of their top scorers, who all shoot the three and one shot it at 43% for the season.  They will be a challenge, as Colorado, Iowa, and Iowa State found out.  UConn put them on its schedule last year and beat them--by 8 points. 

Florida Gulf Coast was 30-3 last year, making the NCAAs and defeating #16 Virginia Tech before losing in the second round to #13 Maryland.  They, however, have lost more from their roster.

In any case, I think this schedule is more difficult that you suspect.  Remember that in the last seven years we have lost to South Florida, Gonzaga (twice), Western Illinois, and Santa Clara, and we have had a few squeakers to similar teams.  Some of these teams are difficult to play precisely because they are not typical power 5 rosters, using unconventional lineups and strategies that are atypical and that we don't see very much.  Throw Tennessee and South Carolina in there and I think the preseason looks to me to be as difficult as the Pac-12 season, albeit shorter.

While I have cited an overall weakness in Stanford's first 5 non-conference games before S.C (6 counting the exhibition), I also mentioned that Portland could be a challenge if our inside game is out of sync (they have the nation's best shot-blocker), our outside/midrange game stalls and our defense allows too many easy baskets.  I don't think that scenario will play out, but Portland could be a legit test at their home court.

I happen to agree with the previous post in that several post-S.C. games can be challenges as well aside from Tennessee.  FGCU always scares me with their unique offense; Gonzaga almost always gives us tough, physical (close) games, and Creighton is not afraid of anyone.  They play some of the best team basketball I have seen.

[stopandpop]

Weak?    I don't agree weak when playing two top 5 teams and 6 of last year's NCAA teams

The women's team is scheduled to play 12 pre-conference games. 
San Diego State
Pacific
Portland
Cal Poly 
South Carolina
Florida Gulf Coast
Grambling State
Hawaii
Santa Clara
Gonzaga
Tennessee
Creighton

South Carolina and Tennessee are good challenges and Gonzaga often plays us tough. The other games should be easy Ws.   

The men's team seems to have a harder pre-conference road to hoe, with games against Wisconsin, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UCLA, ASU, and Texas. And the ESPN Tournament could pit us against a tough team.

Creighton was 23-10 last year and made it to the elite 8 in the NCAAs, losing only to South Carolina.  They return all three of their top scorers, who all shoot the three and one shot it at 43% for the season.  They will be a challenge, as Colorado, Iowa, and Iowa State found out.  UConn put them on its schedule last year and beat them--by 8 points. 

Florida Gulf Coast was 30-3 last year, making the NCAAs and defeating #16 Virginia Tech before losing in the second round to #13 Maryland.  They, however, have lost more from their roster.

In any case, I think this schedule is more difficult that you suspect.  Remember that in the last seven years we have lost to South Florida, Gonzaga (twice), Western Illinois, and Santa Clara, and we have had a few squeakers to similar teams.  Some of these teams are difficult to play precisely because they are not typical power 5 rosters, using unconventional lineups and strategies that are atypical and that we don't see very much.  Throw Tennessee and South Carolina in there and I think the preseason looks to me to be as difficult as the Pac-12 season, albeit shorter.

While I have cited an overall weakness in Stanford's first 5 non-conference games before S.C (6 counting the exhibition), I also mentioned that Portland could be a challenge if our inside game is out of sync (they have the nation's best shot-blocker), our outside/midrange game stalls and our defense allows too many easy baskets.  I don't think that scenario will play out, but Portland could be a legit test at their home court.

I happen to agree with the previous post in that several post-S.C. games can be challenges as well aside from Tennessee.  FGCU always scares me with their unique offense; Gonzaga almost always gives us tough, physical (close) games, and Creighton is not afraid of anyone.  They play some of the best team basketball I have seen.

[BobK]

The team is back and practicing.

[BobK]

The team is back and practicing.

[dcnav]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

[dcnav]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

[81alum]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

[81alum]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

[BosCard]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

[BosCard]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

[81alum]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

[81alum]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

[stopandpop]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

Some excellent points.  Any of those lineups would win a lot of games.  We know that Tara is moving Brink to power-forward to give her more operating room and take advantage of her unique skill sets.  We also know that Haley will (offensively) will be point guard/point f orchestrating the offense and breaking down defenses like no one else can and yes- posting up.  My take- to get to the championship game again we might need a couple of adjustments: more quickness on the perimeter, not just defensively, but quickness to penetrate defenses.  Nivar and Harriel may potentially fill that bill.  

I love Fran's (beast) game, but there were times last season when she had difficulty scoring and defending against much taller/bigger posts.  Two choices for different reasons- Kiki and Prechtel.  Kiki showed so much power and explosiveness in her freshman year and her footwork improved immeasurably by the end of the season.  I predict her skill sets will begin to match her power and defensive front lines will not have the luxury of double-teaming Brink.  Kiki is a good leaper and shot-blocker as well.  Why Prechtel?  She has already shown she can be an adequate defender (power wise) against the likes of Boston and other powerful posts.  Ashten has never shown an inclination to be a strong inside player, but I think Tara might ask more of her.  Prechtel's biggest value is, of course, forcing the opposing 'big' to come out and guard against her 3-point dagger shots.  What does that do?  Prechtel hits Brink in stride and it's all over. 

We have discussed Betts numerous times.  She is a potential program-changer.  Re-watching many of her HS and FIBA

[stopandpop]

The team is back and practicing.

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

Some excellent points.  Any of those lineups would win a lot of games.  We know that Tara is moving Brink to power-forward to give her more operating room and take advantage of her unique skill sets.  We also know that Haley will (offensively) will be point guard/point f orchestrating the offense and breaking down defenses like no one else can and yes- posting up.  My take- to get to the championship game again we might need a couple of adjustments: more quickness on the perimeter, not just defensively, but quickness to penetrate defenses.  Nivar and Harriel may potentially fill that bill.  

I love Fran's (beast) game, but there were times last season when she had difficulty scoring and defending against much taller/bigger posts.  Two choices for different reasons- Kiki and Prechtel.  Kiki showed so much power and explosiveness in her freshman year and her footwork improved immeasurably by the end of the season.  I predict her skill sets will begin to match her power and defensive front lines will not have the luxury of double-teaming Brink.  Kiki is a good leaper and shot-blocker as well.  Why Prechtel?  She has already shown she can be an adequate defender (power wise) against the likes of Boston and other powerful posts.  Ashten has never shown an inclination to be a strong inside player, but I think Tara might ask more of her.  Prechtel's biggest value is, of course, forcing the opposing 'big' to come out and guard against her 3-point dagger shots.  What does that do?  Prechtel hits Brink in stride and it's all over. 

We have discussed Betts numerous times.  She is a potential program-changer.  Re-watching many of her HS and FIBA

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Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

Some excellent points.  Any of those lineups would win a lot of games.  We know that Tara is moving Brink to power-forward to give her more operating room and take advantage of her unique skill sets.  We also know that Haley will (offensively) will be point guard/point f orchestrating the offense and breaking down defenses like no one else can and yes- posting up.  My take- to get to the championship game again we might need a couple of adjustments: more quickness on the perimeter, not just defensively, but quickness to penetrate defenses.  Nivar and Harriel may potentially fill that bill.  

I love Fran's (beast) game, but there were times last season when she had difficulty scoring and defending against much taller/bigger posts.  Two choices for different reasons- Kiki and Prechtel.  Kiki showed so much power and explosiveness in her freshman year and her footwork improved immeasurably by the end of the season.  I predict her skill sets will begin to match her power and defensive front lines will not have the luxury of double-teaming Brink.  Kiki is a good leaper and shot-blocker as well.  Why Prechtel?  She has already shown she can be an adequate defender (power wise) against the likes of Boston and other powerful posts.  Ashten has never shown an inclination to be a strong inside player, but I think Tara might ask more of her.  Prechtel's biggest value is, of course, forcing the opposing 'big' to come out and guard against her 3-point dagger shots.  What does that do?  Prechtel hits Brink in stride and it's all over. 

We have discussed Betts numerous times.  She is a potential program-changer.  Re-watching many of her HS and FIBA

Excellent post, stopandpop. I’ve been enjoying all your contributions to the dialogue since you’ve joined here and it appears as if you and I think very similarly.

I can’t wait to see how much Kiki’s game has evolved since her fresh year and I’m also very curious to see who turns out to be our best defender against speedy opposing guards. At least one of the frosh/sophs is going to surprise us with a big leap in development this year and that will be fun to watch, as will be the implications for the rotation.

[bl82]

Yay! Can't wait for this season to get going.

Such a fun time of year when we meet the new players and watch Tara the chess master arranging her pieces and experimenting with openings.

I’d be interested in seeing a “big” lineup with Jones at PG, Jump at SG, Demetre at SF, Belibi at PF and Brink at C.  The question mark is can this lineup defend quicker guards.  Jump and Demetre would have trouble staying in front of their respective assignments but maybe Brink blocking shots is enough to overcome that.  It’s on offense where this lineup would shine as both Jump and Demetre would be in the corner as 3-point threats spreading the floor.  This gives Jones, Belibi and Brink a lot of room to operate.  And because this team is so big, they should try and invert the ball to post up Jones or Demetre because one or both of them will have to be guarded by a small guard.  Jones will demolish whomever is guarding her in the post.  I’m not sure I’ve seen enough of Demetre’s post up game but I imagine she could shoot over the smaller guard since she is a good midrange shooter.

I'm sure we will see Tara experimenting with lineups like that, but she will probably also see what Emma-Nnopu, Lepolo, Papadaki, and Harriel can do.  We keep imagining a big lineup, but we don't really know what those four guards may be capable of providing.  Emma-Nnopu is outstanding on defense, and quite often one of our 5 on the floor is a defensive specialist--e.g. Anna Wilson, Bree Roberson, etc.  The others we really have no information on.  And that is not mentioning 5'8" guard Lauren Green, just added to the roster as a walk-on.

Tara is figuring out what she can get out of our guards, right now, in practice.  We are going to have to wait a little longer.

Some excellent points.  Any of those lineups would win a lot of games.  We know that Tara is moving Brink to power-forward to give her more operating room and take advantage of her unique skill sets.  We also know that Haley will (offensively) will be point guard/point f orchestrating the offense and breaking down defenses like no one else can and yes- posting up.  My take- to get to the championship game again we might need a couple of adjustments: more quickness on the perimeter, not just defensively, but quickness to penetrate defenses.  Nivar and Harriel may potentially fill that bill.  

I love Fran's (beast) game, but there were times last season when she had difficulty scoring and defending against much taller/bigger posts.  Two choices for different reasons- Kiki and Prechtel.  Kiki showed so much power and explosiveness in her freshman year and her footwork improved immeasurably by the end of the season.  I predict her skill sets will begin to match her power and defensive front lines will not have the luxury of double-teaming Brink.  Kiki is a good leaper and shot-blocker as well.  Why Prechtel?  She has already shown she can be an adequate defender (power wise) against the likes of Boston and other powerful posts.  Ashten has never shown an inclination to be a strong inside player, but I think Tara might ask more of her.  Prechtel's biggest value is, of course, forcing the opposing 'big' to come out and guard against her 3-point dagger shots.  What does that do?  Prechtel hits Brink in stride and it's all over. 

We have discussed Betts numerous times.  She is a potential program-changer.  Re-watching many of her HS and FIBA

Excellent post, stopandpop. I’ve been enjoying all your contributions to the dialogue since you’ve joined here and it appears as if you and I think very similarly.

I can’t wait to see how much Kiki’s game has evolved since her fresh year and I’m also very curious to see who turns out to be our best defender against speedy opposing guards. At least one of the frosh/sophs is going to surprise us with a big leap in development this year and that will be fun to watch, as will be the implications for the rotation.

[BostonCard]

Watching the volleyball match today, I can’t help but thinking that Fran would have been a beast as an OH in volleyball.  The combination of her hops, her strength, and her height would have been tremendous on the court.

BC

[BostonCard]

Watching the volleyball match today, I can’t help but thinking that Fran would have been a beast as an OH in volleyball.  The combination of her hops, her strength, and her height would have been tremendous on the court.

BC

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I presume that was sent to anyone who has bought WBB FF tickets previously.  If you didn't get it and want the presale code, let me know.

The 2023 Women's Final Four is heading to the American Airlines Center in Dallas March 31 - April 2! As an NCAA Women's Basketball fan, your private presale begins at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 28. The general public will be able to purchase tickets on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

Regionals presale coming October 18.

[M T]

I presume that was sent to anyone who has bought WBB FF tickets previously.  If you didn't get it and want the presale code, let me know.

The 2023 Women's Final Four is heading to the American Airlines Center in Dallas March 31 - April 2! As an NCAA Women's Basketball fan, your private presale begins at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 28. The general public will be able to purchase tickets on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

Regionals presale coming October 18.

[stopandpop]

I presume that was sent to anyone who has bought WBB FF tickets previously.  If you didn't get it and want the presale code, let me know.

The 2023 Women's Final Four is heading to the American Airlines Center in Dallas March 31 - April 2! As an NCAA Women's Basketball fan, your private presale begins at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 28. The general public will be able to purchase tickets on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

Regionals presale coming October 18.

Sure, what is the presale code?  Thanks.

[stopandpop]

I presume that was sent to anyone who has bought WBB FF tickets previously.  If you didn't get it and want the presale code, let me know.

The 2023 Women's Final Four is heading to the American Airlines Center in Dallas March 31 - April 2! As an NCAA Women's Basketball fan, your private presale begins at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 28. The general public will be able to purchase tickets on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

Regionals presale coming October 18.

Sure, what is the presale code?  Thanks.