the way Gottlieb defers to JuJu, I hope they like setting screens
Believe Watkins will henceforth be more aware of ML's attempted dimes.Great stats, thanks. Another couple of thoughts.
wonderful sportsmanship, dignity and a little humor by the players yesterday. Marquesha Davis went down midway through the first quarter. We were worried she was hurt seriously as she was surrounded by players from both teams. A towel was even applied to the back of her head. Then both benches starting giggling. She got up and raced to the locker room holding the back of her head.
Her hairpiece had become dislodged and the players surrounded her so nobody could see. She returned a couple of minutes later no worse for hair, I mean wear.
Fulwiley’s stats were a little skewed for the worse yesterday. She was 5-12 from the field, but 2 of those were 50+ foot heaves to end the quarter. Most player pocket those shots to protect % not her.
She also only had 1 assist but that was because Watkins just dropped two passes that hit her in the hands. Fulwiley knew Watkins was open even though Watkins didn’tAnother was a blown layup after a perfect pass.
Milaysia has speed, quicks, and knows how and when to change speeds. She is also an expert liar to defenders about where the ball is going.
Fulwiley did not seem to be upset at all about the fumbled passes. A good attribute to have. But, yes, anyone on the court with her should be expecting the unexpected pass!!Great stats, thanks. Another couple of thoughts.
wonderful sportsmanship, dignity and a little humor by the players yesterday. Marquesha Davis went down midway through the first quarter. We were worried she was hurt seriously as she was surrounded by players from both teams. A towel was even applied to the back of her head. Then both benches starting giggling. She got up and raced to the locker room holding the back of her head.
Her hairpiece had become dislodged and the players surrounded her so nobody could see. She returned a couple of minutes later no worse for hair, I mean wear.
Fulwiley’s stats were a little skewed for the worse yesterday. She was 5-12 from the field, but 2 of those were 50+ foot heaves to end the quarter. Most player pocket those shots to protect % not her.
She also only had 1 assist but that was because Watkins just dropped two passes that hit her in the hands. Fulwiley knew Watkins was open even though Watkins didn’t
Milaysia has speed, quicks, and knows how and when to change speeds. She is also an expert liar to defenders about where the ball is going.
Arkansas and Bama get you again. The 2 most difficult SEC teams to predict.The picks
Ole Miss & Gamecocks
See above
UF @ LSU
The game plan is out there on how to beat the barbies, I just don’t think UF has enough to do it. With Matharu and Correa filling it up every night how do you hide HVL? Possibly on the bench. I am intrigued to see if LSU can put them away early or struggles.
Mizzou @ UT
Maybe Frank and Slaughter fill it up from 3 but I don’t think so. UT just a little too much.
Miss St@ A&M
A&M is in my opinion the biggest disappointment in the SEC this season. They haven’t played well in 3 weeks. Even if they do I think they still lose. State is playing well but more than that I think they are learning how to win.
UK aka the no defense mild cats
UGA aka the non offensive puppies
UK snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last time out vs Miss St.
The pups have lost 6 in a row by an average of 16. Only one loss less than 10 points. And this game gets the solo spot on the SECN at noon.
I have very little clue or give a damn on this one.
At least UK can score and has a former Gamecock.
Auburn
O God why doth thou vex me with thy children of the swine? 4-4 and they either fill it up or stink it up. They lose to UK by 10 and then beat them at home by 30! They beat Bama on the road by 18 and then lose at home to them by 18! Beat UGA by 40, lose to LSU by 31. I will pick Auburn because their effort and D shows up every night. But of course by picking them I am guaranteeing an Arky victory. But if I pick Arky
Monday night
Bama @ Vandy
Two very evenly matched and tough teams. Think this is a 4th quarter game and Vandy emerges victorious
I swear to God and at Arkansas
Arky took their bad team-good team to a new level Sunday. Instead of limiting it to a whole game they went to quarters.
Per Dawn --
MF has literally “handed” the ball of on some of her “near assists”. As a teammate you could get a ball on your nose at any time.
We won't hold that against himHodges is a Lancaster boy.
I think Kamilla also picked up some early fouls and went to the bench because of flopper Frank
This time of year I start thinking about players on portal watch. I’ve been thinking Janiah may transfer since the beginning of the season. She strikes me as someone who wants to be the centerpiece of her team. Really wanted her out of high school but now could not see her coming here especially as a 4.
Maya Nnaji has dropped college basketball totally to focus on her studies. She always planned to go to Med school.
Something to note, she said that Med School wasn't her only reason for leaving recently. She said that she thought she was in a toxic environment and was losing her love of the game in the process. Something isn't right in Arizona, so many players leaving the program including star playera like Maya and Lauren Ware.
That small lineup experiment, as you pointed out, may come in handy against some teams. I could see CDS using it again against Mizzou and likely UConn (who play 4 guards) as you stated. Good insight.
That's right. I'll switch her with Breya Cunningham
Couple of names that are under the radar and maybe not for us
www.ncaa.com
Here's an example of Fulwiley driving to the basket and Madison Scott afraid to leave Tessa in the corner. The announcers said during the game that Coach Yo made it an point of emphasis to take away the 3 point shot, so Scott was just executing the game plan. At the end of the 1st half, we actually went with 5 guards, surrounding Fulwiley with shooters on either side, leaving her defender on an island.
I saw this the other day. Such a thing might happen sometime. It's the way of the world as it has become. I'm not feeling it now.It’s flattering but I just don’t understand the fascination of writers pushing Dawn Staley into the conversation about men’s programs. To me it’s just click bait. She would become an over reported novelty act. She would be giving up a place of power and forfeiting a chance to make real impact on the larger women’s game. Why does Mulkey’s name NEVER get mentioned?
top comments there.
my preview from the first game is on page 160 of this thread should you wish to refresh your memory
Against Mizzou I agree completely. And though no team should ever look fwd, it would not surprise me if SC plays Mizzou a bit in anticipation of trying to develop the right combos for the UConn game. Maybe not. But in any event, Uconn does essentially play 4 guards and in that game I would expect Fulwiley to play a big role and for Hall to end up guarding Paige the most based upon defensive matchups. They play her at the 4……….
Just rewatched the first Mizzou game and it was a little eye-opening. KC played 22 minutes and was a non-factor offensively until very late and the contest was decided. She did have 8 or 9 rebounds total for the game but wasn't much help on D with Mizzy spreading the floor and jacking up 3's. It was a back and forth first half but SC went on a run late in the second quarter to push it to 13 at the break. Midway thru the third, the tigers actually cut it to 6 and had a chance to make it a four point game but missed an easy lay-up. SC came down and Hall buried a triple (she was on fire that night from downtown) and that was as close as Misery got for the night. the line-up that created the second half separation from the mid 3rd to the early 4th quarter was Watkins, Feagin, Pao Pao, Tessa then Raven, and Breezy. I would expect to see that grouping again for a stretch or two, depending on foul trouble. it's also hard to believe the MF put up a goose egg and we still won by 24. Methinks, she won't be scoreless this time around.
That's been the case for Kamilla several times this year. First half, doesn't do much. Second half, it's a much different story
@ UF
@ Vandy
