Turner's elevated level of play the last third of the season
by SorinBasement (2019-03-22 11:09:17)

In reply to: Here's an SBT article about Brianna Turner from Wednesday.  posted by MPG


is the main reason this team has gone from very good/National Championship contender to elite/National Championship favorite.

Bri has always been a defensive difference-maker, but what she's been doing lately on the offensive end has made us unstoppable. Remember all of the turnovers we used to have as a result of low percentage lob passes forced down low? It's been about ten games since those complaints have been posted here because it rarely happens anymore. It's not happening because Bri has made herself an active part of the halfcourt offense, moving the ball and creating her own shots 8-12 feet away from the basket.

There's been a lot of praise for Jackie on this board, and rightfully so, but Bri's offensive adjustments have a lot to do with Jackie's recent success. Jackie now has room to drive and create, room which wasn't there when Bri was spending too much time down low waiting for lob passes.

Kudos to Bri, Muffet, Carol Owens, and whoever else figured this out. It may win us another title.


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