Remembering the frustration of coming so close so often

Remembering the frustration of coming so close so often
by CKDexterHaven (2019-10-04 15:57:48)

In reply to: Only one issue with what you say ... posted by NDoggie78

in the NCAA Tournament when the opponents were able to score so frequently with their bigs and get second shots. There are many ways a "smaller" team can score its own points, but not being able to defend the opponents' bigs seemed to often be the deciding factor. That was a hard lesson and I hope it still motivates the effort to go after players who can defend tall opponents and who can rebound effectively. Tall scorers are nice to have, but a lack of tall defenders/rebounders makes it much more difficult to win championships.

Totally agree. We need an

aircraft carrier, or two. Still regret final four losses to Griner, the bigs from TA&M, etc.. At least we beat the Mississippi State big McCown. We haven’t really had an aircraft carrier since Ruth.

Not sure about aircraft carrier

But Jessica Shepard was a damn good big for us over the past few years. Natalie Achonwa was a pretty good big for us as well (her injury killed our chance at a NC).

Don't forget about Turner. *

Shepard was the best big we've had since Ruth.

too bad we didn't get her right out of HS

Well Put. One reason KoKo Nelson Was So Valuable...

..was her help on the defensive end, just making things more difficult for opposition bigs with outstretchd arms, taking charges, etc.