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I told Logan that Coach Geno and Coach Shea will miss the first two games of the tournament.
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Another day, another national recognition for UConn women's basketball freshman Paige Bueckers, who was named one of four finalists for the 2021 Naismith Women’s Trophy. https://t.co/LQIAucI6Ih
— UConn Insider (@UConn_Insider) March 18, 2021
The other Naismith finalists are Rhyne Howard (Kentucky), Aliyah Boston (South Carolina) and Dana Evans (Louisville). I really like Paige's chances here.
And in case you don't remember how good she has been........
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In a post on a UConn message board from my friend Joan, there is a possible verbal from a recruit in this 2022 class to add to "Ice" Brady.
Geno spoke at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Monday morning. This is an annual event for Geno, always a few days before the NCAA tournament. This year's event was virtual and a video of the event has been posted in another thread. During the Q & A Geno mentioned that he has 2 commits from the class of 2022 and expects 1 or 2 more. We know Ice Brady is one of the commits but we don't know yet who is the 2nd commit. Timing suggests it may be Patterson -- UConn is one of 5 finalists and she announces on Saturday -- but we don't really know for sure.
If you don't know who the A 6'3" forward Ayanna Patterson is, I'll give you a quick preview. She is ranked the No. 3 prospect in the 2022 class by ESPN. No. 8 by ASGR. No. 2 by Prospects Nation. No. 6 by Bluestar.
From ESPN.COM - Athletic forward prospect knocks down mid-range jumpers in traffic; quick-leaper, pounds the glass, visits the charity stripe with consistency; explosive in the paint, delivers results with consistency; versatile defender.
And of course, here is a video.
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Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale is retiring. One of my all time favorite coaches, it hasn't been easy for her over the last several season. She had some really good teams in the past, not so much lately.
Best of luck to Sherri in whatever she looks to do in her future. Thanks for the memories!
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I'm going to leave the regions up all week with the match ups and time and station.
When I have time, I'll add links that take about different games.
Then I will post results starting Sunday and of course more detail on the UConn games.
MERCADO REGION
1 NC State vs 16 North Carolina A&T Sunday 4:00 ET ESPN
8 South Florida vs 9 Washington State Sunday 9:30 ET ESPN2
5 Gonzaga vs 12 Belmont Monday 4:00 ET ESPN2
4 Indiana vs 13 VCU Monday 2:00 ET ESPNU
6 Rutgers vs 11 BYU Monday Noon ESPNU
3 Arizona vs 14 Stony Brook Monday 2:00 ESPN2
7 Iowa State vs 10 Michigan State Monday 6:00 ET ESPN
2 Texas A&M vs 15 Troy Monday 6:00 ET ESPN2
HEMISFAIR REGION
1 South Carolina vs 16 Mercer Sunday 6:00 ET ESPN
8 Oregon State vs 9 Florida State Sunday 7:30 ET ESPN2
5 Georgia Tech vs 12 Stephen F. Austin Sunday 4:30 ET ESPNU
4 West Virginia vs 13 Lehigh Sunday 8:00 ET ESPNU
2 Maryland vs 15 Mount St. Mary's Monday 4:00 ET ESPN
7 Alabama vs 10 North Carolina Monday Noon ET ESPN
6 Texas vs 11 Bradley Monday 8:00 ET ESPN
3 UCLA vs 14 Wyoming Monday 10:00 ET ESPN
ALAMO REGION
1 Stanford vs 16 Utah Valley Sunday 10:00 ET ESPN
8 Oklahoma State vs 9 Wake Forest Sunday 1:00 ET ESPN2
5 Missouri State vs 12 UC Davis Monday 7:30 ET ESPNU
4 Arkansas vs 13 Wright State Monday 2:00 ET ESPN
2 Louisville vs 15 Marist Monday 8:00 ET ESPN
7 Northwestern vs 10 UCF Monday 4:00 ET ESPNU
6 Oregon vs 11 South Dakota Monday 10:00 ET ESPN2
3 Georgia vs 14 Drexel Monday Noon ET ESPN2
RIVER WALK REGION
1 UConn vs 16 High Point Sunday ET 8:00 ESPN
8 Syracuse vs 9 South Dakota State Sunday 5:30 ESPN2
5 Iowa vs 12 Central Michigan Sunday Noon ET ESPN
4 Kentucky vs 13 Idaho State Sunday 2:00 ET ESPN
2 Baylor vs 15 Jackson State Sunday 4:00 ABC
7 Virginia Tech vs 10 Marquette Sunday Noon ESPNU
6 Michigan vs 11 Florida Gulf Coast Sunday 3:00 ESPN2
3 Tennessee vs 14 Middle Tennessee Sunday 2:00 ABC
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The Hoop Hall Awards is open for voting. It's a position by position ballot.
Paige Bueckers is on the list for the Nancy Leiberman Point Guard award.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa is on the list for the Lisa Leslie Center award.
I believe you can vote once a day per email address.
Here is the link.
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By David in Naples
Many UConn fans see Baylor as the biggest obstacle in the path of the Huskies winning the National Championship this season. Others argue Baylor lacks the outside shooting to beat the Huskies. How has Baylor shot the ball from beyond the arc compsred to UConn? Consider:
1. Baylor only took 286 threes vs UConn's 489 attempts. That is a 203 shot difference.
2. Baylor made 93 threes, 32.5%.
3. UConn made 170 threes, 34.8%.
4. Only 3 players on Baylor have made more than 7 threes. UConn have 5 players with 10 or more.
5. The Baylor player with the most tries (113) has made 30%.
6. The UConn player with the most tries (116) has made 47.4%.
7. We have Paige and Nika and they don't.
There are many games to play before any UConn vs Baylor matchup. Assuming both teams take care of business prior to any meeting, I like UConn's chances against the Lady Bears.
Go Huskies..!!
1. Baylor only took 286 threes vs UConn's 489 attempts. That is a 203 shot difference.
2. Baylor made 93 threes, 32.5%.
3. UConn made 170 threes, 34.8%.
4. Only 3 players on Baylor have made more than 7 threes. UConn have 5 players with 10 or more.
5. The Baylor player with the most tries (113) has made 30%.
6. The UConn player with the most tries (116) has made 47.4%.
7. We have Paige and Nika and they don't.
There are many games to play before any UConn vs Baylor matchup. Assuming both teams take care of business prior to any meeting, I like UConn's chances against the Lady Bears.
Go Huskies..!!
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