NCAAW basketball is not in good shape, it's in great shape. Three of the 5 best players in the country are sophomores and a freshman. Juju, Hannah, and Sarah.
That you know of. There's other great players who are freshman/sophomores that you've never heard of because the media simply doesn't cover the sport or teams like it should.
@@ad7711x The one thing you should understand about American capitalism is that there is so much money make off college athletes that you can best believe that scouts, coaches, media, fans, etc. have their ears and eyes open for the best talent in the world. Conversely, the athletes themselves are looking for the best opportunities and most understand that certain schools and/or coaches give them a better chance of becoming rich and famous. It's really hard to believe that talent at the level of Juju, Hannah, and Sarah was not noticed and recruited at the high school level. Moreover, every level of college basketball records players stats. If this player(s) is out there, I would think their stats would reveal them.
@@ad7711x First, please tell me which university you graduated from and what degree(s) you've earned? I'm asking about your education because if you've attended university, you'd know that if you are going to challenge my statements then you should do so with *_FACTS_* to disprove me. Next, please tell me what I said that is so inaccurate? And are you really suggesting that there are players in college basketball as good as Juju Watkins that coaches, scouts, fans, etc. aren't talking about and trying to recruit just because the media isn't covering them? If there was a player that good, then we don't need to media...people would be posting their highlights on UA-cam and other social media outlets. That person would be going viral----without the media. The media covers the players that are recruited by colleges--not the other way around--as you seem to be suggesting. For example, 15 year old Kaleena Smith is considered the best high school guard in the country. She's been playing boys AAU since she was 8 years old. The media hasn't start covering her yet. But there are about 10k videos on UA-cam and elsewhere online showing her games, practices, tournaments, etc. Dawn Staley has been attending her games since she was 10 years old. She has offers already from every major D1 in the country. Again, no media coverage yet. Regular people are posting her all over the internet. People that really follow women's basketball know about Kaleena....even though the media doesn't cover her yet.
@@Criminal.Lawyer.2024 The fact that you equate intellect and knowledge to a college degree speaks to your own level of common sense (or lack there of). I'm not going to waste my time schooling you. You know I'm write and are just looking to argue which I don't have time for. It's Christmas Eve and my time is too valuable. Go drink some egg nog. And just to entertain you, nobody is talking about Kiyomi McMiller on a national level because she plays for Rutgers. Or Mikaylah Williams who because of the amount of talent on her team, doesn't have to score 30 + points a game. I can run off at least 10 players.
@@chrisstrawn3396BS. Paige D’d up JuJu in the second half and she scored 1 hoop on her. PB had 15 and led them back from 18 to take the lead. SS choked at the end. PB is the most versatile and skilled player in the game, and elite defensively. JuJu has no B Ball IQ and chokes constantly in the big moments. Last year’s post season was a disaster. PB is better than Juju in every advanced stat, across the board. Juju is a box score stat padder that impresses people who know nothing
@@cbrend22 Paige lost to JuJu and Hannah, and Sarah is better than her. You don't anything about ball. Paige is a good player but she will never be a true #1.
I think the transfer portal has a lot to do. With teams 5 year seniors.The kids just pick the team that they think is gonna win. I think it is horrible
Can I ask how Paige should be used and what would be the best position for her to succeed? Every other superstar makes it work regardless of talent around them, I don’t see how Paige is being sabotaged
I wanted to come back to this because I think it's a very valid question. I see Paige as the type of player that elevates those around her, but doesn't have as much desire/ability to do it all- which very few do, it's a team game for a reason! I see her as more of a Swiss army knife than a "one woman band" if that makes sense, she can do a lot of things extremely well but can't do it all, all of the time. I think she will thrive with elite talent around her, no shade to UConns roster but the level of consistency hasn't been there due to the pervasive injury issues. I think of how Chelsea Gray is widely considered an elite point guard but doesn't put up absurd stats in any one category, but more the balance, efficiency, and consistency she provides is recognized as crucial for top teams. Thanks for tuning in!
@@jsteyz thank you for the explanation! I have heard this said a lot about Paige and UConn this year and have always wondered what people have meant. What you said makes a lot of sense, however, I guess this might be an issue with the discourse around her in general more than you guys specifically, but I feel like Paige is absolutely talked about like a superstar, a player that is going to be drafted to change a franchise. As we have often seen with top picks, you are often not playing with elite talent right away (by W standards - of course everyone in the W is talented, but there’s a reason teams that get the #1 pick get them). So if Paige needs the best of the best around her, I wonder if she is actually that type of player she’s advertised as. I understand UConn has a lot of injuries, but they’re still UConn. She’s playing with multiple other #1 recruits, and everyone is at least a top 10 recruit, AND they obviously have the coaching staff that they do. I feel like that is arguably a better situation than you walk into as a #1 pick, by college standards. I just feel like Geno/W analysts have always told us that Paige is so versatile, that she’s superior to someone like Caitlin for this reason, but to me if you need the best of the best around you to succeed, that makes me question your level of versatility
@mariettedorobis6967 continuing to go under the assumption she is the #1 pick, which i will until I hear/see any indications otherwise, there's huge talent in Dallas- good post players, which has certainly been a massive issue with UConn, as well as perimeter threats like Arike and likely the versatility of Satou. I'm not here to compare players generally, and any Paige vs. CC debate is primarily to stir up drama and discourse if you ask me BUT I do have full confidence Paige will be successful at the next level, produce at a high level consistently, but there's a wide range of what that means.
@@jsteyz There is definitely more talent in Dallas than at UConn, as is the case with any pro team vs a college team (except maybe South Carolina, haha), but her competition is also going to be a lot tougher than what she's seeing now in the Big East. To bring up Caitlin again (not to compare them, as I agree comparisons are mainly just used to stir up drama on either side, and I think Caitlin''s college career was so uniquely dominant it doesnt really make sense to compare anyone to her, but just as an example), this was the discourse around her, that she would struggle in the league because while she was killing it in college, the competition level was going to be higher in the W. So even though she also was going to be playing with more talent, like Aliyah and Kelsey, there was also going to be more talent on other teams. And Caitlin isn't the only player this has been said about, it has sort of been the adage about rookies but doesn't seem to be with Paige, folks seem to assume she'll perform at a high level right away, and I do wonder why that is. Is it something about Paige in particular, or did the success of last year's rookie class wake people up to the fact that you can come into the league and pretty quickly become an impact player? I do see your point that there's a wide variety of what that means, she could have a Kelsey Plum #1 pick trajectory, which is certainly nothing to scoff at, but is a bit different than a Stewie/A'ja #1 pick trajectory.
The disrespect for the #1 team in the country is shocking, this ridiculous focus on personalities, and not teams. USC has the most depth in the country? What world are you living in? UCLA has almost two entire starting units!
You guys are so underrating UCLA. I was going to say you forgot them, but then you mentioned them. Then quickly moved on and raved about USC, claiming that no team can beat them and such. As for player of the year, what about Lauren Betts or Kiki Rice? Come on. There was a lot of attention on this game, but it wasn’t 1 vs 2. There are better teams.
it’s funny how much teams get gassed after they beat UConn. USC was lucky to escape this game if Fudd was healthy i think UConn would of completed the comeback. UConn crushed a twenty point lead in like 2 minutes.
USC didn't escape...they beat UCONNon their home floor while having 3 freshman getting significant playing time. Kiki and Rayah uncharacteristically missed a few bunnies in the 2nd half. Watch out when Kennedy Smith gets fully healthy. Great game by UCONN as well but USC has put the nation on notice
NCAAW basketball is not in good shape, it's in great shape. Three of the 5 best players in the country are sophomores and a freshman. Juju, Hannah, and Sarah.
That you know of. There's other great players who are freshman/sophomores that you've never heard of because the media simply doesn't cover the sport or teams like it should.
@@ad7711x The one thing you should understand about American capitalism is that there is so much money make off college athletes that you can best believe that scouts, coaches, media, fans, etc. have their ears and eyes open for the best talent in the world. Conversely, the athletes themselves are looking for the best opportunities and most understand that certain schools and/or coaches give them a better chance of becoming rich and famous. It's really hard to believe that talent at the level of Juju, Hannah, and Sarah was not noticed and recruited at the high school level. Moreover, every level of college basketball records players stats. If this player(s) is out there, I would think their stats would reveal them.
@@Criminal.Lawyer.2024 you clearly don't know what you're talking about. And making long generalized blanket statements, only make you look worse.
@@ad7711x First, please tell me which university you graduated from and what degree(s) you've earned? I'm asking about your education because if you've attended university, you'd know that if you are going to challenge my statements then you should do so with *_FACTS_* to disprove me. Next, please tell me what I said that is so inaccurate? And are you really suggesting that there are players in college basketball as good as Juju Watkins that coaches, scouts, fans, etc. aren't talking about and trying to recruit just because the media isn't covering them? If there was a player that good, then we don't need to media...people would be posting their highlights on UA-cam and other social media outlets. That person would be going viral----without the media. The media covers the players that are recruited by colleges--not the other way around--as you seem to be suggesting. For example, 15 year old Kaleena Smith is considered the best high school guard in the country. She's been playing boys AAU since she was 8 years old. The media hasn't start covering her yet. But there are about 10k videos on UA-cam and elsewhere online showing her games, practices, tournaments, etc. Dawn Staley has been attending her games since she was 10 years old. She has offers already from every major D1 in the country. Again, no media coverage yet. Regular people are posting her all over the internet. People that really follow women's basketball know about Kaleena....even though the media doesn't cover her yet.
@@Criminal.Lawyer.2024 The fact that you equate intellect and knowledge to a college degree speaks to your own level of common sense (or lack there of). I'm not going to waste my time schooling you. You know I'm write and are just looking to argue which I don't have time for. It's Christmas Eve and my time is too valuable. Go drink some egg nog. And just to entertain you, nobody is talking about Kiyomi McMiller on a national level because she plays for Rutgers. Or Mikaylah Williams who because of the amount of talent on her team, doesn't have to score 30 + points a game. I can run off at least 10 players.
I'm THRILLED that USC beat UCANT! Without ANY doubts, Ju Ju IS a better all round player than Paige B.
Yeah Paige stock is falling but Sarah Strong might end up being the best of all of them.
@@chrisstrawn3396 Maybe next year...IF Sarah stays at UCANT.
@@chrisstrawn3396BS. Paige D’d up JuJu in the second half and she scored 1 hoop on her. PB had 15 and led them back from 18 to take the lead. SS choked at the end. PB is the most versatile and skilled player in the game, and elite defensively. JuJu has no B Ball IQ and chokes constantly in the big moments. Last year’s post season was a disaster. PB is better than Juju in every advanced stat, across the board. Juju is a box score stat padder that impresses people who know nothing
@@cbrend22 Paige lost to JuJu and Hannah, and Sarah is better than her. You don't anything about ball. Paige is a good player but she will never be a true #1.
@@cbrend22 You are SO wrong.
USC played 8 players one of them for less than 10 minutes, explain to me like i'm 5 how that's unmatched depth
Half of USC’s players are freshman and two key contributors are sophomores. They are going to ride Juju and Kiki as far as they can take them.
@@roncrudup2110 The missing piece for USC is the consistent performance of R. Marshall at 6'4". If she's in the "game", USC is dangerous.
I think the transfer portal has a lot to do. With teams 5 year seniors.The kids just pick the team that they think is gonna win. I think it is horrible
KIKI missed 4 bunnies that would have kept UCONN down and Rayah as well had one shocking missed bunny
But they still WON the game.
Rayah also had some really bad turnovers.
@@RustyLou18 Yes, I'm replying to him saying Kiki missed shots she usually doesn't and missing shots she should make.
@@milameisake9617 And you can also add the Fudd went 0-4, right?
It seems everybody plays there best when they play Uconn.. great game though.
It's not that, UConn gets EXPOSED.
I guess you haven't seen UCLA's forwards.
"Like" 😂
Freshman Maddy McDaniel, PG, South Carolina stands to have the BEST assist to turnover margin.
Can I ask how Paige should be used and what would be the best position for her to succeed? Every other superstar makes it work regardless of talent around them, I don’t see how Paige is being sabotaged
Paige can play wherever Geno wants her, but Sarah Strong is the backbone of this years team.
I wanted to come back to this because I think it's a very valid question. I see Paige as the type of player that elevates those around her, but doesn't have as much desire/ability to do it all- which very few do, it's a team game for a reason! I see her as more of a Swiss army knife than a "one woman band" if that makes sense, she can do a lot of things extremely well but can't do it all, all of the time. I think she will thrive with elite talent around her, no shade to UConns roster but the level of consistency hasn't been there due to the pervasive injury issues. I think of how Chelsea Gray is widely considered an elite point guard but doesn't put up absurd stats in any one category, but more the balance, efficiency, and consistency she provides is recognized as crucial for top teams. Thanks for tuning in!
@@jsteyz thank you for the explanation! I have heard this said a lot about Paige and UConn this year and have always wondered what people have meant. What you said makes a lot of sense, however, I guess this might be an issue with the discourse around her in general more than you guys specifically, but I feel like Paige is absolutely talked about like a superstar, a player that is going to be drafted to change a franchise. As we have often seen with top picks, you are often not playing with elite talent right away (by W standards - of course everyone in the W is talented, but there’s a reason teams that get the #1 pick get them). So if Paige needs the best of the best around her, I wonder if she is actually that type of player she’s advertised as. I understand UConn has a lot of injuries, but they’re still UConn. She’s playing with multiple other #1 recruits, and everyone is at least a top 10 recruit, AND they obviously have the coaching staff that they do. I feel like that is arguably a better situation than you walk into as a #1 pick, by college standards. I just feel like Geno/W analysts have always told us that Paige is so versatile, that she’s superior to someone like Caitlin for this reason, but to me if you need the best of the best around you to succeed, that makes me question your level of versatility
@mariettedorobis6967 continuing to go under the assumption she is the #1 pick, which i will until I hear/see any indications otherwise, there's huge talent in Dallas- good post players, which has certainly been a massive issue with UConn, as well as perimeter threats like Arike and likely the versatility of Satou. I'm not here to compare players generally, and any Paige vs. CC debate is primarily to stir up drama and discourse if you ask me BUT I do have full confidence Paige will be successful at the next level, produce at a high level consistently, but there's a wide range of what that means.
@@jsteyz There is definitely more talent in Dallas than at UConn, as is the case with any pro team vs a college team (except maybe South Carolina, haha), but her competition is also going to be a lot tougher than what she's seeing now in the Big East. To bring up Caitlin again (not to compare them, as I agree comparisons are mainly just used to stir up drama on either side, and I think Caitlin''s college career was so uniquely dominant it doesnt really make sense to compare anyone to her, but just as an example), this was the discourse around her, that she would struggle in the league because while she was killing it in college, the competition level was going to be higher in the W. So even though she also was going to be playing with more talent, like Aliyah and Kelsey, there was also going to be more talent on other teams. And Caitlin isn't the only player this has been said about, it has sort of been the adage about rookies but doesn't seem to be with Paige, folks seem to assume she'll perform at a high level right away, and I do wonder why that is. Is it something about Paige in particular, or did the success of last year's rookie class wake people up to the fact that you can come into the league and pretty quickly become an impact player? I do see your point that there's a wide variety of what that means, she could have a Kelsey Plum #1 pick trajectory, which is certainly nothing to scoff at, but is a bit different than a Stewie/A'ja #1 pick trajectory.
Sarah was fouled shooting a 3. Hitting all of them would have tied the game. She missed the 2nd shot and missed the 3rd one on purpose.
South Carolina Gamecocks can beat them
BOTH!
If i didn't know the final score I would think USC crushed UConn by the way yall are talking. without a nightmare start UConn wins this easily
But they didn’t… with a better 3rd quarter USC blows them out. More foul calls from the refs for USC… th et blow them out.
UConn WB lost😯
USC Basketball 🏀 Women Won😇
@ I’m not a UConn fan I literally don’t care it’s just the way they’re presenting this like it was a blow out
The disrespect for the #1 team in the country is shocking, this ridiculous focus on personalities, and not teams. USC has the most depth in the country? What world are you living in? UCLA has almost two entire starting units!
We'll soon see how UCLA stands up to Big Ten play, other than South Carolina, they've had no competition.
You guys are so underrating UCLA. I was going to say you forgot them, but then you mentioned them. Then quickly moved on and raved about USC, claiming that no team can beat them and such. As for player of the year, what about Lauren Betts or Kiki Rice? Come on. There was a lot of attention on this game, but it wasn’t 1 vs 2. There are better teams.
UCLA being just as good as USC doesn't fit the media's preferred narrative unfortunately.
I mean it is a video about UCONN and USC
@@mujanayi64 I'm sorry. I don't understand your comment.
Can't wait to see USC v UCLA this year..SC beat them twice last year..let's see what happens
Ucla is a better team than Southern Cal top to bottom
it’s funny how much teams get gassed after they beat UConn. USC was lucky to escape this game if Fudd was healthy i think UConn would of completed the comeback. UConn crushed a twenty point lead in like 2 minutes.
USC didn't escape...they beat UCONNon their home floor while having 3 freshman getting significant playing time. Kiki and Rayah uncharacteristically missed a few bunnies in the 2nd half. Watch out when Kennedy Smith gets fully healthy. Great game by UCONN as well but USC has put the nation on notice
@@MrQuote19 Kennedy Smith IS a game changer!