RU vs Illinois game thread 1/30/20

[RC66]

Usually agree with oldtimer more than dentist, but not this time.

IMO, giving Maori every possible opportunity to grow into her full potential should be a top priority. It, she that is, is THE key to RUWBB's future at this time. (See, for example, Arella's recent comments about Maori's talent, work ethic, and willingness to learn.)

 

[MADHAT1]

Usually agree with oldtimer more than dentist, but not this time.

IMO, giving Maori every possible opportunity to grow into her full potential should be a top priority. It, she that is, is THE key to RUWBB's future at this time. (See, for example, Arella's recent comments about Maori's talent, work ethic, and willingness to learn.)

My thoughts are :
Blowout games are the perfect time to put in the players that need developing and resting the regulars.
Maori should have played most of the 4th quarter along with getting minutes once
RU took full control.

The rest of bench needed to get in game as well, just for needed playing time in case they are needed on the floor (for any reason) in any future games.

 

[bac2therac]

And that’s the issue with CVS not developing freshman especially ones that are supposed 5 star recruits and lie it was stated this was a perfect game to get her more playing time

CVS is on record saying she would rather lose than put in players that do things the wrong way

 

[MADHAT1]

CVS is on record saying she would rather lose than put in players that do things the wrong way

The whole content from the Stringer quote you posted:
“Coaching basketball is far more than wins and losses. It's a source of pride in who they are, and we want to play the best of the competition,” Stringer said. “It’s more important to me that I demonstrate what it means to be a strong woman that they know who they are, and they get far more from basketball than just playing basketball."

Since returning to the sidelines, the Hall of Famer has had some tough hurdles to clear — a new system, lack of depth, and the addition of five faces to the rotation.

Stringer’s emphasis right now is making sure her players are paying attention to the details and technicalities of the game.

“I'm like this; if I don't like the way we're playing, then I'll just take the whole team out and just lose, because I'd rather lose than play the game ugly,” Stringer said.

Sounds more like a teaching lesson to motivate better play, then just giving up and keeping a player from getting in the game.
More like making sure that player knows she has to do what she's supposed to do , or not get the minutes.

I'm not to keen on that type of approach, but most coaches will keep players out of games if that player isn't playing the way the coach wants.

 

[Knight Time Fan]

The whole content from the Stringer quote you posted:
“Coaching basketball is far more than wins and losses. It's a source of pride in who they are, and we want to play the best of the competition,” Stringer said. “It’s more important to me that I demonstrate what it means to be a strong woman that they know who they are, and they get far more from basketball than just playing basketball."

Since returning to the sidelines, the Hall of Famer has had some tough hurdles to clear — a new system, lack of depth, and the addition of five faces to the rotation.

Stringer’s emphasis right now is making sure her players are paying attention to the details and technicalities of the game.

“I'm like this; if I don't like the way we're playing, then I'll just take the whole team out and just lose, because I'd rather lose than play the game ugly,” Stringer said.

Sounds more like a teaching lesson to motivate better play, then just giving up and keeping a player from getting in the game.
More like making sure that player knows she has to do what she's supposed to do , or not get the minutes.

I'm not to keen on that type of approach, but most coaches will keep players out of games if that player isn't playing the way the coach wants.

In general, I agree it is done and I actually get what Vivian is saying. That said, there is a huge dust-up going on out here over men's coach Sean Miller benching a player (and the team losing) as well as some on-court screaming at players. At least Vivian doesn't scream (which doesn't mean she doesn't say some pointed things).

OTH, in the game against UCLA, Arizona women's coach Adia Barnes played her entire line-up, including a point (late in the game, which was pretty much a blow-out of UCLA) where every player on the court was both a back-up and 4 were 1st year players. They are all quite talented, mostly foreign, but they have not been playing in most games. Like you guys are saying, they are the future, but they are not playing because they "are not there yet". It is a tough line for a coach to walk.