it sucks to see geno playing kaitlyn the way he’s been playing her recently bc she’s def a scoring pg but i don’t think the position he’s put her in has allowed her to show her capabilities. this can also be said for the majority of the roster as well
i definitely think there's a lot of questions about the coaching staff's decisions so far this season and their in-game adjustments (or, their lack thereof). really hoping things are set right before march! kaitlyn deserves to have the best grad year possible
Thank you so much for watching & for your kind words. I really like Morgan as well. I have been very impressed with her energy, hustle, and gameplay and she is rising in my rankings fast.
i love your videos so much!!!! could you make a video ranking all the uconn teams (like seasons) you’ve got to watch possibly i think that’d be a cool video!
thank you so much! this makes me so happy to hear and i LOVE this idea so much! it would be so fun to reminisce. adding it to my list of video ideas for sure! :)
Honestly thank u for putting everything i felt into words. I 100% agree with this rating. We need more production from ice Brady..awesome and well thought out vid❤😊
I for the most part agreed with the grades. Interested to see if any of the other girls return from injury this season and see what they offer this squad.
Great summary and great narrative ability! Not that you asked but keep it going on the regular! Subscribed. I do think Morgan has exhibited C+ abilities but A level confidence and authority. So I might up her to B.
Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and subscribing. It means a lot. And I always appreciate the compliments! Morgan's effort has truly been A+. She is moving up my rankings FAST.
Some good analysis. Too high a grade for Azzi. Her shooting has been really inconsistent. The potential is there, will be nice to see when it comes. Too low for Celli. Her minutes are increasing because of her play, she just needs to be more aggressive on offense.
KK’s defense is the best on the team. And warrants more playing time, as in the 4th quarter of the USC game. It also warrants a B- rather than C. I agree with all the other grades, and hope Geno is listening to your assessment of Jana.
i’m so glad you made this. i have no one to talk to about this. i agree with EVERYTHING you have said about everyone. sarah has been amazing ! i wish ashlyn will play more because when she gets going..SHE GETS GOING. i’m proud of kk and her defense but i want her to be a little more confident on offense. ice hasn’t been playing like herself last season. but i know the position is new for her. we really need her because we are considered a smaller team. i’m proud of azzi coming back and getting back in rhythm fast. ik she will continue to help the team move up on their rankings. if i wasn’t a uconn fan i would’ve thought katelyn has been playing with them before. she fits well but we definitely need her to take more shots. i love how unselfish paige is but i would like her to be a little more selfish and take more shots. her efficiency is top notch. she is absolutely amazing and i love everything about her but i know uconn can do better :)
Everything you said is so spot on! Thank you so much for watching; It means a lot! Always here if you want to share your thoughts in the comments; It's a big part of why I created this channel!
I am a Tennessee fan 🧡 However, I am a HUGE advocate for women’s sports. Especially collegiate basketball and will always support channels that support women’s sports. New sub. 😊🧡
This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for subscribing and expressing your support. Excited for when our teams play each other later this season! Will definitely want to hear your thoughts then :)
I agree with you regarding Azzi because UConn is such a different team when she is in the game and can not wait to see her at full strength. I only hope that she does not have a new or recurring injury.
Hello everyone! Very appreciative of everyone who has taken the time to watch and show their support under this video; I hope you stick around for more of my UCONN WBB coverage / game recaps / fandom. However, I did want to give a notice that I *highly* value keeping the comments section respectful to the players. I have deleted and will continue to delete comments that I find to be disparaging towards the players. It is unacceptable to speak down on them or call them names. There is, of course, a place for constructive criticism about a player's in-game performance, but I ask that everyone is mindful and does not cross any personal lines. I intend for my channel to be a positive environment for fans of this UCONN team to express our support for and interest in the success of these players and this team. I will moderate the comments in line with this. Thank you!
I really liked this video! On a side note though, I feel like Paige is an amazing player. She has great ball handling, movement, agility, confidence and something I love about her is that she can make such amazing shots. Shes very reliable there's just one thing I would want her to work on.. Her aggressiveness and defense. Thoughts on that?
i'm so glad you enjoyed! i am a HUGE paige fan-out of all the huskies i've gotten to watch in the past decade, she's one of my two favorite players-so my thoughts might be a little biased (but i swear they're pretty objective). everything you highlighted about paige is spot-on; she is just such a solid, efficient, hard-nosed, and thoughtful basketball player. defense is something that players can always work on, but i think paige is a pretty outstanding defender. it has been so much fun to witness her improvement (considering the defender she was her freshman year vs. the defender that she is now). she's long, attentive, always in passing lanes, aggressive, etc. i think that after playing 1-5 and guarding primarily 4s last season, she has little left to prove (to me!) as a defender. she is clearly capable and willing to take on tough defensive assignments. but i do agree that aggression (in terms of looking for her own shot, scoring, etc.) is the area where paige has the most room to grow. there seems to be a growing sentiment that paige isn't clutch, which i strongly disagree with. i don't think a tough start to the season cancels out 3 seasons of consistent, clutch basketball. however, i *do* want her to take over more. she should have the green light to shoot every time uconn has possession, especially in big games. it's something that she has repeatedly acknowledged and is working on, so i'm hopeful that it will set in over time :) tldr: paige is outstanding. a near-perfect basketball player, in my opinion. crossing all of my fingers that uconn can send her off with a national championship this year!
@@ceeinmotion I wrote something but I clicked off and it got erased. :( But everything you said is true! She is always switching lanes, passing, and making sure to always defend whoever she plays. I just wish she came off more aggresive yk? Which we have seen before in her, but she doesnt really give it off if that makes sense. Thoughts on that?
@@ceeinmotionrough start to the season?? Really?? She had one bad shooting game. Of all the players in country that are real contributers( 15pts/game, at least 25 minutes/game) Paige is top 3 in the country in PPP, WAR, Total O rating, BPM, asst/TO, etc. she has the best shooting % and 2nd best 3pt % amongst all the stars and her per/40 box stats are almost identical to HH( 1 fewer rebound, 2 more assists), very close to JuJu ( but much higher efficiency). Overall, no one is even close in aggregate and she has barely played in 4th in a number of games, whereas HH has to and Juju does it stat pad. Defensively, her shooting % against and scoring against are elite and she creates more TOs than anyone ( steals, drawing O fouls, tipped balls, forcing bad basses, forcing traveling, etc). She’s had 29,29,25 and 22 in 4 games against ranked opponents and totally shut down JuJu in the second half and scored 15. She had one bad shooting game againsy Lousiville, ONE! By the way, she olayed great D, and had rebounds and 6 assists in her “bad” game. Overall she’s been the player in the country, especially considering defenses are completely oriented to stop her, with only SS consistently providing a real 2nd option.
Curious how you'd rate Qadence Samuels based on last year's performance. Not saying she's a starter, but I'm surprised HOW limited her time off the bench has been. I feel like there's potential there from what I saw last year
Yeah, great potential, but untapped at the moment. Last year it happened that she found herself in the wrong place, both in attack and defense, and I had the impression that with her on the court the fluidity of the game was a little less. To be honest, I must say that these impressions derived mostly from watching the highlights. However, Coach A.'s method consists in evaluating the work done in the gym a lot, really a lot, and we don't know what happens there. Happy new year
Based on what I saw last year, I think I'd rate her a low C. It's difficult, because the scope of her role is much smaller so it feels a little harsh, but I couldn't rate her higher than any of the core six players UCONN had last season (who would all be ranked a C or higher). She has shown some solid defense and willingness to shoot, but I just don't think she's been developed enough as a college-level player. How limited her minutes have been has surprised me a bit though. She has definitely shown promise in her limited minutes and a penchant for rebounding, which the team desperately needs.
I wouldn't have rated Azzi just yet and even though I agree with your point about her impact just being in the game, she just isn't herself yet. B+ is way too high. Ashlynn has been mostly disappointing outside of two games, so I'd give her a generous C for her hustle and defense. These are two players that could contribute a lot of offense and neither have been consistent doing that in their careers so far. Like all of us, I'd love to see Azzi finally show her true potential before it's too late. I think you have both Kaitlyn and KK rated too low. I'd rate them both B. They have been doing what they've been asked to do well enough. Yes, I wish they took more shots and scored more. Other than those, I think your ratings are pretty spot on.
I definitely see where you're coming from on Azzi's grade; Maybe it should be an incomplete, but she's one of my favorite players so I'm honestly a little bit biased. KK is *definitely* climbing the ranks. She had a slow start to the season but is picking it up; I have been so impressed her recent play. UCONN has played two games since I filmed this, so it's slightly dated. I think Ashlynn has been more consistent than Kaitlyn in terms of scoring and they're both equally good defenders in my opinion, hence why I ranked Ashlynn higher. I definitely hear that she's been inconsistent, but I actually have been impressed by her freshman -> sophomore year jump. She seems way more confident and comfortable on the court, especially defensively. Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts! I always enjoy reading other people's takes :)
I don't think you should downgrade Cheli for ball handling since she's basically been playing the 4 and even the 5 in the last game. Not ball handling positions. I like your comment about Ice at the 4, perhaps Paige, Azzi, Sarah, Ice and Jana for a quarter and see how it goes. And then 2nd unit Kaitlyn, KK, Ash, Allie and Morgan. Ash could have been rated a bit higher as she's often the lead guard on defense against the other team's ball handler. ANd even when her offense is missing, she seems to pick up on defense to mitigate that. Looking to see Ice and Jana get more playing yime in conference play to build up confidence and minutes.
I really enjoyed reading all of these thoughts! Definitely hear you on Cheli; She's rising through my rankings fast. I do really value versatility and efficiency (in all aspects of the game) from players, hence why I brought up ball handling, but I understand that it's not one of her primary responsibilities at UCONN. I was so surprised to hear that she played point guard in high school considering that she's now a frontcourt player in college! Her adjustment has been so impressive.
hi celine! i just made my youtube channel and filmed a video just like this one, ranking the uconn players into categories. i give you credit and show your channel in the video, but i just wanted to ask if you were okay with me posting it before i did! i love your videos already!
hi bridget! it is so thoughtful of you to ask and give credit - no worries at all! i definitely did not invent this category of video and i don't mind uploading similar content at all :) will definitely be sure to watch as soon as it's uploaded!
First off, I can see where you're coming from with all these grades. I have a hunch that Cheli should have a higher grade, though that might be because UConn's got such a strong need for a big wing that I like having her out there despite some limitations to her game. I think I'd still give Fudd an incomplete. While she looked great (Bueckers-esque?) in a couple games, she's been less sharp in others and missed quite a few games entirely. I've seen 1 game since your grades so I'd probably give Arnold a slightly higher grade ... but it's hard to move her up very far when (last I checked) she was only hitting 7% of her 3s, but her speed/quickness can be a game-changer at times. Offensively I think Shade's still too inconsistent to grade her that far above Chen and Arnold. But yeah, her defense is much more disruptive this season, and every once in a while she's going to explode against an opponent. I generally lump Shade, Chen, and Arnold into that generally-productive group behind the Bueckers/Strong/Fudd superstars.
Your takes are pretty spot-on! This was filmed prior to the Providence game, but since UCONN has only played 14 games, 2 games can definitely shift the rankings. If I was to grade everyone today, KK and Morgan would be moving up *for sure.* They both have areas to work on, but I think their energy and hustle completely changes the game for UCONN. I agree that Cheli is especially valuable as a big wing. I was shocked to learn that she played point guard in high school! My grade for Azzi might have been a little hasty; I'm probably biased because she's one of my favorite players. I have been SO impressed with her defense even if her shot has been off in some games. I'd keep Ashlynn before Kaitlyn because I feel that they are about equal defenders and I favor Ashlynn's willingness to shoot / score, but I hear you. Thank you for watching & sharing your thoughts! I always enjoy reading what others are thinking :)
I agree with your ratings in the main. However, I disagree with your rating of K.K. Arnold: her role is to change the tempo of her team when she enters the game and she has done that in spades in my view..also her defense is relentless as she drives opponents crazy with her close coverage. Therefore, for the role she has been given I would rate her with an "A"!
KK is definitely rising up my rankings FAST, especially if she continues on the same trajectory that she has in this recent stretch of games. She's been fantastic. I do rate players overall (and not just in the scope of their roles, though I do definitely take that into account) because I really value players who demonstrate great versatility and efficiency in all aspects of the game. It's why Paige Bueckers is one of my favorite UCONN players of all time. That's definitely a personal preference / bias though, so I understand where you're coming from! Thanks for watching.
@@ceeinmotion - Celine - K.K. against Marquette on Wednesday was terrific: 13 points, 7 rebounds, & 4 asststs. I'm probably one of the oldest UCONN fans out there, especially considering where I live: I'm 78 and live on the Alabama Gulf Coast...been following Paige since I stumbbled on her when she was in high school. Since she went to UCONN I've been a big time Huskies fan ever since.
UCONN simply does not have a post presence, both ICE and JANA are underachieving at this point, and they may be forced to go with SARAH and four guards to try and make it to the Final Four. They will win the Big East Conference again, but beyond that, who knows? Technically, PAIGE could return for another season, and just might, if they don’t get it done this year 🤷🏻♂️
They should put Paige at point guard. At least to start the game with Azzi and Shade at the other guards. That’s what she will be in pro’s. They need to let Paige set the tempo and get her to be the main focus right away.
I want nothing more than to see Paige play point guard and run the offense! Unfortunately I don't know how receptive the UCONN coaching staff is to that idea at this point. Looking forward to her playing that role in the WNBA for sure. I'm a proponent for keeping Ashlynn on the bench as a plug-in scorer (because the bench kind of lacks scoring otherwise), but I hear you! I definitely be open and receptive to a Paige - Azzi - Ashlynn - Sarah - Jana lineup.
i'm going to break this up into two parts. for context, i started watching uconn in the 2013-2014 season and have watched relatively few replays of games pre-2013. therefore, i have a top 5 list of the greatest players to ever play for uconn and a top 5 list for the greatest uconn players that i got to watch! my top 5 uconn players, taking into consideration their pro. careers (since i didn't watch 4/5 of them play in college): - maya moore - breanna stewart - diana taurasi - tina charles - sue bird the top 5 uconn players that i have gotten to watch play (post-2013): - breanna stewart - napheesa collier - paige bueckers - gabby williams - moriah jefferson *honorable mentions: morgan tuck, katie lou samuelson, stefanie dolson would love to hear your list / thoughts!
I didn't give her an A+ only because I do see room to grow in her game! But I definitely understand your points. Morgan is moving up by rankings FAST as well.
Great job.. Ice is playing real bad.. jana trying to hard she need to le t the game come to her and she will be fine. KK great D. cant make a shot though.. Page will be fine and a stud in march
ashlyn Shade is not grade B at all. i will give her c+, her disappearance in big game should count more than putting a good number for inferior competition. jana is so disappointing, too. she should be d+ just as ice brandy. caitlyn chen is definitely c- or less. so is kk. this ladies need to shoot 3 and be consistent to be great players. morgan is b, she is good presence when she is plug in. this is uconn. when you play for uconn, it should be a different standard.
it sucks to see geno playing kaitlyn the way he’s been playing her recently bc she’s def a scoring pg but i don’t think the position he’s put her in has allowed her to show her capabilities. this can also be said for the majority of the roster as well
i definitely think there's a lot of questions about the coaching staff's decisions so far this season and their in-game adjustments (or, their lack thereof). really hoping things are set right before march! kaitlyn deserves to have the best grad year possible
Excellent summary. I have quibbles, but everyone probably does. I like Morgan and hope she improves through the season.
Thank you so much for watching & for your kind words. I really like Morgan as well. I have been very impressed with her energy, hustle, and gameplay and she is rising in my rankings fast.
congrats on the channel and side note you have very calming voice
thank you so much! i appreciate the congratulations + the kind compliment :)
This rating is so valid tbh.. I agree with a lot of things you said. You're really respectful and well spoken.
Keep going 🫶🏼💗
Thank you so much; These compliments mean a lot! I do my best to be very mindful with my commentary. Glad it's seen that way.
i love your videos so much!!!! could you make a video ranking all the uconn teams (like seasons) you’ve got to watch possibly i think that’d be a cool video!
thank you so much! this makes me so happy to hear
and i LOVE this idea so much! it would be so fun to reminisce. adding it to my list of video ideas for sure! :)
Honestly thank u for putting everything i felt into words. I 100% agree with this rating. We need more production from ice Brady..awesome and well thought out vid❤😊
I for the most part agreed with the grades. Interested to see if any of the other girls return from injury this season and see what they offer this squad.
I think Aubrey Griffin will be major for this team when she returns! So excited for that. Thank you for watching!
Great job!!!
Great summary and great narrative ability! Not that you asked but keep it going on the regular! Subscribed. I do think Morgan has exhibited C+ abilities but A level confidence and authority. So I might up her to B.
Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and subscribing. It means a lot. And I always appreciate the compliments! Morgan's effort has truly been A+. She is moving up my rankings FAST.
Some good analysis. Too high a grade for Azzi. Her shooting has been really inconsistent. The potential is there, will be nice to see when it comes. Too low for Celli. Her minutes are increasing because of her play, she just needs to be more aggressive on offense.
Azzi is Elite on both ends.
KK’s defense is the best on the team. And warrants more playing time, as in the 4th quarter of the USC game. It also warrants a B- rather than C. I agree with all the other grades, and hope Geno is listening to your assessment of Jana.
I doubt that Geno is listening to anyone outside of his coaches.
@ I meant that facetiously. I hope that Jana has advocates on the coaching staff who see her potential.
i’m so glad you made this. i have no one to talk to about this. i agree with EVERYTHING you have said about everyone.
sarah has been amazing ! i wish ashlyn will play more because when she gets going..SHE GETS GOING. i’m proud of kk and her defense but i want her to be a little more confident on offense. ice hasn’t been playing like herself last season. but i know the position is new for her. we really need her because we are considered a smaller team. i’m proud of azzi coming back and getting back in rhythm fast. ik she will continue to help the team move up on their rankings. if i wasn’t a uconn fan i would’ve thought katelyn has been playing with them before. she fits well but we definitely need her to take more shots. i love how unselfish paige is but i would like her to be a little more selfish and take more shots. her efficiency is top notch. she is absolutely amazing and i love everything about her but i know uconn can do better :)
Everything you said is so spot on! Thank you so much for watching; It means a lot! Always here if you want to share your thoughts in the comments; It's a big part of why I created this channel!
I am a Tennessee fan 🧡
However, I am a HUGE advocate for women’s sports. Especially collegiate basketball and will always support channels that support women’s sports.
New sub. 😊🧡
This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for subscribing and expressing your support. Excited for when our teams play each other later this season! Will definitely want to hear your thoughts then :)
but on a side note i loveee hearing ur thoughts on the games and i hope to see more vids ❤
thank you so much! it means a lot. hoping to stick to a pretty consistent posting schedule :)
I agree with you regarding Azzi because UConn is such a different team when she is in the game and can not wait to see her at full strength. I only hope that she does not have a new or recurring injury.
they also need Aubrey
Hello everyone! Very appreciative of everyone who has taken the time to watch and show their support under this video; I hope you stick around for more of my UCONN WBB coverage / game recaps / fandom. However, I did want to give a notice that I *highly* value keeping the comments section respectful to the players. I have deleted and will continue to delete comments that I find to be disparaging towards the players. It is unacceptable to speak down on them or call them names.
There is, of course, a place for constructive criticism about a player's in-game performance, but I ask that everyone is mindful and does not cross any personal lines. I intend for my channel to be a positive environment for fans of this UCONN team to express our support for and interest in the success of these players and this team. I will moderate the comments in line with this. Thank you!
Great reporting. Thank you so much. Boy! the team needs another "Alaya under the basket. The two that they have do not understand their role.
I really liked this video! On a side note though, I feel like Paige is an amazing player. She has great ball handling, movement, agility, confidence and something I love about her is that she can make such amazing shots. Shes very reliable there's just one thing I would want her to work on.. Her aggressiveness and defense. Thoughts on that?
i'm so glad you enjoyed! i am a HUGE paige fan-out of all the huskies i've gotten to watch in the past decade, she's one of my two favorite players-so my thoughts might be a little biased (but i swear they're pretty objective). everything you highlighted about paige is spot-on; she is just such a solid, efficient, hard-nosed, and thoughtful basketball player.
defense is something that players can always work on, but i think paige is a pretty outstanding defender. it has been so much fun to witness her improvement (considering the defender she was her freshman year vs. the defender that she is now). she's long, attentive, always in passing lanes, aggressive, etc. i think that after playing 1-5 and guarding primarily 4s last season, she has little left to prove (to me!) as a defender. she is clearly capable and willing to take on tough defensive assignments.
but i do agree that aggression (in terms of looking for her own shot, scoring, etc.) is the area where paige has the most room to grow. there seems to be a growing sentiment that paige isn't clutch, which i strongly disagree with. i don't think a tough start to the season cancels out 3 seasons of consistent, clutch basketball. however, i *do* want her to take over more. she should have the green light to shoot every time uconn has possession, especially in big games. it's something that she has repeatedly acknowledged and is working on, so i'm hopeful that it will set in over time :)
tldr: paige is outstanding. a near-perfect basketball player, in my opinion. crossing all of my fingers that uconn can send her off with a national championship this year!
@@ceeinmotion I wrote something but I clicked off and it got erased. :( But everything you said is true! She is always switching lanes, passing, and making sure to always defend whoever she plays. I just wish she came off more aggresive yk? Which we have seen before in her, but she doesnt really give it off if that makes sense. Thoughts on that?
@@ceeinmotionrough start to the season?? Really?? She had one bad shooting game. Of all the players in country that are real contributers( 15pts/game, at least 25 minutes/game) Paige is top 3 in the country in PPP, WAR, Total O rating, BPM, asst/TO, etc. she has the best shooting % and 2nd best 3pt % amongst all the stars and her per/40 box stats are almost identical to HH( 1 fewer rebound, 2 more assists), very close to JuJu ( but much higher efficiency). Overall, no one is even close in aggregate and she has barely played in 4th in a number of games, whereas HH has to and Juju does it stat pad. Defensively, her shooting % against and scoring against are elite and she creates more TOs than anyone ( steals, drawing O fouls, tipped balls, forcing bad basses, forcing traveling, etc). She’s had 29,29,25 and 22 in 4 games against ranked opponents and totally shut down JuJu in the second half and scored 15. She had one bad shooting game againsy Lousiville, ONE! By the way, she olayed great D, and had rebounds and 6 assists in her “bad” game. Overall she’s been the player in the country, especially considering defenses are completely oriented to stop her, with only SS consistently providing a real 2nd option.
Curious how you'd rate Qadence Samuels based on last year's performance. Not saying she's a starter, but I'm surprised HOW limited her time off the bench has been. I feel like there's potential there from what I saw last year
Yeah, great potential, but untapped at the moment. Last year it happened that she found herself in the wrong place, both in attack and defense, and I had the impression that with her on the court the fluidity of the game was a little less. To be honest, I must say that these impressions derived mostly from watching the highlights.
However, Coach A.'s method consists in evaluating the work done in the gym a lot, really a lot, and we don't know what happens there. Happy new year
Based on what I saw last year, I think I'd rate her a low C. It's difficult, because the scope of her role is much smaller so it feels a little harsh, but I couldn't rate her higher than any of the core six players UCONN had last season (who would all be ranked a C or higher).
She has shown some solid defense and willingness to shoot, but I just don't think she's been developed enough as a college-level player. How limited her minutes have been has surprised me a bit though. She has definitely shown promise in her limited minutes and a penchant for rebounding, which the team desperately needs.
I wouldn't have rated Azzi just yet and even though I agree with your point about her impact just being in the game, she just isn't herself yet. B+ is way too high. Ashlynn has been mostly disappointing outside of two games, so I'd give her a generous C for her hustle and defense. These are two players that could contribute a lot of offense and neither have been consistent doing that in their careers so far. Like all of us, I'd love to see Azzi finally show her true potential before it's too late.
I think you have both Kaitlyn and KK rated too low. I'd rate them both B. They have been doing what they've been asked to do well enough. Yes, I wish they took more shots and scored more.
Other than those, I think your ratings are pretty spot on.
I definitely see where you're coming from on Azzi's grade; Maybe it should be an incomplete, but she's one of my favorite players so I'm honestly a little bit biased.
KK is *definitely* climbing the ranks. She had a slow start to the season but is picking it up; I have been so impressed her recent play. UCONN has played two games since I filmed this, so it's slightly dated.
I think Ashlynn has been more consistent than Kaitlyn in terms of scoring and they're both equally good defenders in my opinion, hence why I ranked Ashlynn higher. I definitely hear that she's been inconsistent, but I actually have been impressed by her freshman -> sophomore year jump. She seems way more confident and comfortable on the court, especially defensively.
Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts! I always enjoy reading other people's takes :)
Healthy Azzi is the best, her play is effortless, shooting from the perimeter and gliding to the basket.
I don't think you should downgrade Cheli for ball handling since she's basically been playing the 4 and even the 5 in the last game. Not ball handling positions. I like your comment about Ice at the 4, perhaps Paige, Azzi, Sarah, Ice and Jana for a quarter and see how it goes. And then 2nd unit Kaitlyn, KK, Ash, Allie and Morgan. Ash could have been rated a bit higher as she's often the lead guard on defense against the other team's ball handler. ANd even when her offense is missing, she seems to pick up on defense to mitigate that. Looking to see Ice and Jana get more playing yime in conference play to build up confidence and minutes.
I really enjoyed reading all of these thoughts! Definitely hear you on Cheli; She's rising through my rankings fast. I do really value versatility and efficiency (in all aspects of the game) from players, hence why I brought up ball handling, but I understand that it's not one of her primary responsibilities at UCONN. I was so surprised to hear that she played point guard in high school considering that she's now a frontcourt player in college! Her adjustment has been so impressive.
hi celine! i just made my youtube channel and filmed a video just like this one, ranking the uconn players into categories. i give you credit and show your channel in the video, but i just wanted to ask if you were okay with me posting it before i did! i love your videos already!
hi bridget! it is so thoughtful of you to ask and give credit - no worries at all! i definitely did not invent this category of video and i don't mind uploading similar content at all :) will definitely be sure to watch as soon as it's uploaded!
First off, I can see where you're coming from with all these grades.
I have a hunch that Cheli should have a higher grade, though that might be because UConn's got such a strong need for a big wing that I like having her out there despite some limitations to her game.
I think I'd still give Fudd an incomplete. While she looked great (Bueckers-esque?) in a couple games, she's been less sharp in others and missed quite a few games entirely.
I've seen 1 game since your grades so I'd probably give Arnold a slightly higher grade ... but it's hard to move her up very far when (last I checked) she was only hitting 7% of her 3s, but her speed/quickness can be a game-changer at times.
Offensively I think Shade's still too inconsistent to grade her that far above Chen and Arnold. But yeah, her defense is much more disruptive this season, and every once in a while she's going to explode against an opponent. I generally lump Shade, Chen, and Arnold into that generally-productive group behind the Bueckers/Strong/Fudd superstars.
Your takes are pretty spot-on! This was filmed prior to the Providence game, but since UCONN has only played 14 games, 2 games can definitely shift the rankings.
If I was to grade everyone today, KK and Morgan would be moving up *for sure.* They both have areas to work on, but I think their energy and hustle completely changes the game for UCONN. I agree that Cheli is especially valuable as a big wing. I was shocked to learn that she played point guard in high school!
My grade for Azzi might have been a little hasty; I'm probably biased because she's one of my favorite players. I have been SO impressed with her defense even if her shot has been off in some games. I'd keep Ashlynn before Kaitlyn because I feel that they are about equal defenders and I favor Ashlynn's willingness to shoot / score, but I hear you.
Thank you for watching & sharing your thoughts! I always enjoy reading what others are thinking :)
I agree with your ratings in the main. However, I disagree with your rating of K.K. Arnold: her role is to change the tempo of her team when she enters the game and she has done that in spades in my view..also her defense is relentless as she drives opponents crazy with her close coverage. Therefore, for the role she has been given I would rate her with an "A"!
KK is definitely rising up my rankings FAST, especially if she continues on the same trajectory that she has in this recent stretch of games. She's been fantastic.
I do rate players overall (and not just in the scope of their roles, though I do definitely take that into account) because I really value players who demonstrate great versatility and efficiency in all aspects of the game. It's why Paige Bueckers is one of my favorite UCONN players of all time. That's definitely a personal preference / bias though, so I understand where you're coming from! Thanks for watching.
@@ceeinmotion - Celine - K.K. against Marquette on Wednesday was terrific: 13 points, 7 rebounds, & 4 asststs. I'm probably one of the oldest UCONN fans out there, especially considering where I live: I'm 78 and live on the Alabama Gulf Coast...been following Paige since I stumbbled on her when she was in high school. Since she went to UCONN I've been a big time Huskies fan ever since.
UCONN simply does not have a post presence, both ICE and JANA are underachieving at this point, and they may be forced to go with SARAH and four guards to try and make it to the Final Four. They will win the Big East Conference again, but beyond that, who knows? Technically, PAIGE could return for another season, and just might, if they don’t get it done this year 🤷🏻♂️
They should put Paige at point guard. At least to start the game with Azzi and Shade at the other guards. That’s what she will be in pro’s. They need to let Paige set the tempo and get her to be the main focus right away.
I want nothing more than to see Paige play point guard and run the offense! Unfortunately I don't know how receptive the UCONN coaching staff is to that idea at this point. Looking forward to her playing that role in the WNBA for sure.
I'm a proponent for keeping Ashlynn on the bench as a plug-in scorer (because the bench kind of lacks scoring otherwise), but I hear you! I definitely be open and receptive to a Paige - Azzi - Ashlynn - Sarah - Jana lineup.
I agree based on your ranking system, except for Ice. I think Ice has played to a C level by your standards, but that her results have been C-.
Very interesting point! I hear you for sure. I think she'll continue to adjust and get more comfortable as the season goes on.
what’s your uconn top 5 all time?
i'm going to break this up into two parts. for context, i started watching uconn in the 2013-2014 season and have watched relatively few replays of games pre-2013. therefore, i have a top 5 list of the greatest players to ever play for uconn and a top 5 list for the greatest uconn players that i got to watch!
my top 5 uconn players, taking into consideration their pro. careers (since i didn't watch 4/5 of them play in college):
- maya moore
- breanna stewart
- diana taurasi
- tina charles
- sue bird
the top 5 uconn players that i have gotten to watch play (post-2013):
- breanna stewart
- napheesa collier
- paige bueckers
- gabby williams
- moriah jefferson
*honorable mentions: morgan tuck, katie lou samuelson, stefanie dolson
would love to hear your list / thoughts!
Ya lost me at Strong not getting an A+
And it only got worse w Chelli.
I didn't give her an A+ only because I do see room to grow in her game! But I definitely understand your points. Morgan is moving up by rankings FAST as well.
@ceeinmotion Everybody has room to grow always. She is clearly an A+ player at this point in her career, she is a generational talent.
Great job.. Ice is playing real bad.. jana trying to hard she need to le t the game come to her and she will be fine. KK great D. cant make a shot though.. Page will be fine and a stud in march
when are we watching pwhl together 👀👀👀👀
i'm SO DOWN. & one day you've got to come down here and we can go to a game in-person!
@@ceeinmotionyessssss i should !!!!
They should play KK instead of Caitlin. KK changes the pace of the game for UCONN. She's capable of doing to much and has proven that.
Rating kk Arnold a C is crazy. That’s a hard disagree. I think she is up there at like a B.
ashlyn Shade is not grade B at all. i will give her c+, her disappearance in big game should count more than putting a good number for inferior competition.
jana is so disappointing, too. she should be d+ just as ice brandy.
caitlyn chen is definitely c- or less. so is kk. this ladies need to shoot 3 and be consistent to be great players.
morgan is b, she is good presence when she is plug in.
this is uconn. when you play for uconn, it should be a different standard.
to many weak spots on this team currently . the players that score can't play defense and those who paly defense can't score