Geno Auriemma’s Honest Take After Paige Bueckers’ Final First Night

[@helgar791]

What people don't seem to understand is, not only is this the final year for Aubrey, Paige and Chen, if Ducharme isn't able to go this year I absolutely believe she will pack it in. Also there is a good chance that Azzi will also enter the draft. So there may be two more spots open next year. UConn could then clean up in the transfer market.

[@MooreCEJr]

Yes she could... she turns 22 November 11, 2024

[@JohnViolette0]

Traditionally Auriemma hasn't been active on the transfer market ... except for grad transfers. I doubt we'll ever see him clean up in the transfer market.

[@johnrosenthal7270]

How can you not love Paige? She is awesome in a million ways.

[@brunobagofdonuts9304]

Allie Z can really shoot the 🏀 11-12 for the 3 point challenge at first night. 😮

[@RustyLou18]

Uncontested shots, just look at how bad Sabrina did last night against the Liberty.

[@LockedOnUConn]

Always negative people man. Can you shoot uncontested? Why make a comparison with one of The best Players in basketball

[@MooreCEJr]

@@RustyLou18 Sabrina had a off night... on avg or in a significant number of games this season , she is dart thrower when they need her to be...

[@bennybenson5]

Don’t listen to rusty Lou. Our number one hater. They’re a South Carolina fan who claim UConn get too much attention yet they’re under lots of UConn videos giving us attention. Would be better if they used their energy to cheer their team Also Sabrina had a bad game and series but she hit the winner in game 3

[@bennybenson5]

I think it’s funny that Ducharme is referred to as a vet. She’s as much of a vet as Ice is which is unfortunate. I hope she can make it back and give us some impactful minutes this season

[@rgrey]

You are correct about Makeer - she looks like a SCar type player. As long as we get Somfai we're good. Makeer's game is similar to Blanca's although Quiñonez is better defensively imo. That is why I'd rather have Somfai of the two. Hope Geno manages to sway her dad from the Cardinal.

[@carol68490]

UConn needs athleticism. Which is why you choose Makeer over Somfai.

[@bennybenson5]

Yea I’d take Makeer too. We’ve been getting more skilled players when we’ve been getting beat athletically. Also I’d rather lose somfai to Duke or Oregon than Makeer to South Carolina

[@carol68490]

@@bennybenson5 exactly. People don’t think critically enough. We’ve struggled against athleticism & height the last few years, so why forego that for a player that would just give us more of what we already have?

[@grobble8954]

Stanford could start having issues with players b/c of the ridiculous travel schedule. Someone posted for their womens Volleyball team they are going to be on the road for almost two weeks for several stretches b/c of being a west coast team playing in a east coast based conference. If you really cared about academics the old Pac 12 essentially catered to that by scheduling all bball conference games as Fri/sun or Sat/Monday with a travel partner. They missed very little school time compared to other conferences that have constant mid week games.

[@grobble8954]

Geno is right, people need to temper expectations, they are literally mostly a bunch of sophomores & freshmen in game experience.. Chen has 4 years experience, but Princeton isn't Uconn. Griffin has 110 games, but will be out till January at best, half the season. Even Bueckers has only played 81 games, that's game wise like 1/2 way thru Junior year in experience, Ducharme 54 games, that's middle of sophomore year game wise and she will surely be out the firs time she gets smacked a bit. Fudd has played 40 games, that's very early sophomore year game wise. Every one else are sophomores, or redshirt or true freshmen.

[@faf8609]

I’ve been a consistent listener, and I wanted to say another great episode! I also wanted to give my oldest is a 6”2 F/C C/O 2025 out of NFA Jordyn Bay-Kent! She has potential Mark.!

[@graypt3493]

Nothing to be excited about is realistic. I have coached girls bball for 20+ years and you never know how a number of girls will gel. It really depends on how much they like each other!

[@stevedesio7433]

Actually Paige has another year of eligibility. She is Making Millions with NIL money. With the Mess that is the WNBA. will she return?

[@LockedOnUConn]

No..

[@ronmartin4244]

Paige does not have another year of eligibility.

[@philipaskenase5846]

big thing. is what is very good bulky height underneath