Good matchup for them. Germany didn't run a single post-up the entire first half. Everything on the perimeter for them. That allowed Joni Taylor to play Kitts at the 4 and Edwards at the 5. I thought that was an effective lineup, but she went away from it to play her bigs in the 2nd quarter. That allowed Germany more open looks on the perimeter and they cut into the lead.
Could have been even more; Edwards missed at least 3 free throws. If the USA players were better at the entry pass, Edwards would score or get to the free throw line about everytime. I don't think Germany can handle her in the low post.
Hope you're right, but this is what an article in The State last month states:Noticed this very interesting photo this morning on the FIBA site while perusing the Team USA roster. Joyce and Chloe have shown themselves to be quite chummy lately and with the timing of the birdie tweet coming just prior to the team leaving for Madrid and Dawn saying the commitment should come next month, not long after the tourney, has been giving me the creeping feeling Joyce could be the one in the nest.
Yeah I saw, I know it was only against Chinese Taipei but she's the real deal. 10 steals is crazy for a post player.
Maimouna Haidara. She is already playing professionally in a Spanish league. So no recruiting her, eligible for WNBA draft in26
Considering we have 2 players who are 6'5 and taller and definite 5's, that means Feagin and Watkins are the 4's. Not leaving a lot of room for Chloe to play the 4, even if Dawn believes she's ready.
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If Del Rosario is not ready for significant minutes at the 5, I don’t think they can beat us head to head.
The problem is Barker, Jackson and Reese all play the same position. The coaching staff banked on Reese being able to play the 5 as well, buy she's not effective against taller bigs. That left only Betts as a true 5.
The video was spot on. USC was too small in the post and could not dominate in the post. Fast forward to this season, Reese struggles against players taller and gained major notoriety in the national championship game on her actions rather than her actual play. The player of that game was the bench player that killed Iowa with 3's. I'm not impressed with her play. We own the SEC.
Top 2 USA players in efficiency for the tournament.
The US has looked great since the first game against Mali. And Mali upset Australia in the knockout stage, so maybe Mali is better than people expected.
I've seen her play other sports in person, but not basketball. My impression of her was she is very laid-back. I thought that might be a negative; HOWEVER, after watching her in this tournament, I've changed my mind. She is so calm when she gets the ball in the paint. Never hurried. Not every player is like that. Cardoso frustrates me at times when she rushes her shot for no reason. It's not like anyone can block her shot.
Chloe and Joyce have played a few times together in this tournament. I don't think there's a huge conspiracy to not play them more together. When looking at this roster, Chloe and Joyce are by far the best two 4s on the roster. So subbing them for each other ensures we remain strong and maintain an advantage in that position at all times.