Yes, they are still cute!!!!!
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Remember last week when UConn got a dynamic 5'10" point guard that makes the players around them better?
Well, that was Paige Bueckers. Say hello to Croation Nika Muhl. I have a couple of links in the UConn section about her. I'll add more links as they come in.
She is in the class of 2020 and a wonderful addition to the UConn program!
Here is a nice interview with her. She will fit right in!
Here are a few highlight videos!!!
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Buffalo coach Legette-Jack is considering other jobs, and that can't be a big surprise. I was really impressed with how well her team is coached, how hard they play and how much the seemed to love and respect her. And Geno couldn't say enough nice things about her. Good luck to Coach Legette-Jack where ever her future is.
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I'm really sad for Lauren Cox, star forward for Baylor. She injured her knee in the second half of the game against Notre Dame and while no announcement has been made as of yet, it looked like the dreaded ACL injury. This is a HUGE impart to Baylor in 2019-2020. Brianna Turner had what looks like the same injury in the tournament two years ago and had to sit out all of last season. I would expect same for Cox if it is the ACL. Losing both the 6-4 Cox and 6-7 Brown along with Final Four MOP Jackson is a damaging to next years team in a big way. They will still be very good, but I think they will struggle to get to the final four again without her. Baylor does have some talented freshmen that will be sophomores next season, so maybe they will surprise me.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, winner of multiple player of the year awards, Sabrina Ionescu is coming back for her final year at Final Four participant Oregon. They will be even better next year as they bring back everyone but terrific guard Cazorla. They add 6'4" forward Nyara Sabally, sister of starter Satou and add highly ranked guard Jordyn Oliver (No. 11) to the roster.
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Did you hear? Notre Dame lost to Baylor. Really.
Just a couple of thoughts about that game.
Notre Dame lost. That always makes me happy. There is just something about that program and their surly coach that rubs me the wrong way. And to have Ogunbowale miss the decisive free throw was just icing on the cake. Remember this??
Yeah, I hold a grudge. Like Candace Parker, I will probably root against the WNBA team that selects her just like I root against Los Angeles.
Now I know that Baylor lost their lead of 12 points after Cox was injured but they lost 5 points off their biggest lead before that happened. I just want to point out that Notre Dame is really good at coming back in the second half. They did that against Stanford and Texas A&M and other games during the regular season. So while I'm still upset about losing a 9 point lead in the fourth quarter, give credit to the Irish for making that happen.
Also, I just read that Jackie Young has declared for the WNBA draft, leaving Notre Dame without a returning starter. Good luck to Ms. Young, one of the few ND players I actually liked. I'm sure McGraw is even more upset with her than she was when Jewel Loyd left as this leaves the team really short handed. It could get ugly for Notre Dame next season. I'm heartbroken.
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By David in Naples!!!!!
Part I
UConn fans are sad. Not so much from the loss to Notre Dame, but at the realization that two of the finest players ever to wear the Huskies’ uniform are graduating. We have watched two true legends. Consider:
Napheesa and Lou will finish with 2,401 and 2,346 points. That places them at #3 and #5 all-time in scoring. Lou’s point total was just 4 points shy of tying Tina Charles in 4th place.
Collier also finished 4th in rebounding with 1,219 boards. That was 40 ahead of Stewie and 49 short of Rebecca Lobo. Truly amazing..!!
Pheesa also reached 7th place on the all-time blocked shots list. Her total of 251 was just 3 below Stef Dolson.
Congrats to Napheesa and Katie Lou for a great career..!!
Go Huskies..!!
I made myself watch the ND vs Baylor Championship game. I admit I just didn't want to see ND win. Here are some random thoughts:
1. ND's bench scored 2 points in the Final and 0 points against UConn. Apparently, all this talk of what a problem a weak bench can be is irrelevant.
2. Baylor went 2-7 from three-point range and 2-7 from the free throw line. Weird...
3. ND took 72 shots and made 39%. Baylor took 73 shots and made 54%. Yet the score was only 1 point apart. (See free throws)
4. Baylor was out rebounded 43-38.
5. Arike had just 1 assist, but took 27 shots. Try passing the ball...
6. In the two Final Four games, ND took 38 free throws. Opponents took 15. 
7. Baylor has won the NC in 2005, 2012 and 2019. Every 7 years...
ND remains at 999 victories as a program. Isn't that just wonderful... 
Muffet and the Irish won the NC in 2001. Since then, she is 1-5 in Championship games. Geno is 9-0 since 2001. 
Muffet and the Irish won the NC in 2001. Since then, she is 1-5 in Championship games. Geno is 9-0 since 2001.
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UConn Links
UConn Women's Basketball: 2020 PG Nika Muhl Commits to Huskies
UConn women's takeaways: Walker and Williams will have to step up
WCBB Links
UB confirms basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack considering other jobs
NCAA women's basketball attendance at highest level in 15 years
BREAKING: Jackie Young entering WNBA Draft
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