WBB: Game #1 vs Pepperdine

From the Daily Nebraskan: NU women's basketball to begin season with weekend doubleheader

“One of my freshman the other day asked, ‘When is it going to get cold?’ and I said, ‘Hey, don’t wish that on us,’” Nebraska coach Connie Yori said at her press conference on Monday.

 

“I learned that we have a long ways to go. I do think that we made some progress in some areas,” Yori said. “We did a little bit better of a job of rebounding, a little bit better job in our transition game, which are two very important things for us. But there’s just so many little things in the game that we really got to get shored up and I think that will take time.”

 

Half time  Huskers 56 Waves 43

Emily has 12 pts. 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Rachel 12 pts. and 3 assists.

Brandi 9 pts.

Natalie 7 pts.

Wow.  An impressive effort by the Huskers.  Huskers 100 - Waves 65.

Could only listen to the 2nd half on line.......sounded like Brandi,  Kalenta, and many of the young ones really had nice games.

Did I hear Connie say Washington may redshirt?

Sounds like they haven't decided whether or not to red shirt her yet huskerchode. If they would have played her today that redshirt is gone.

Good start for the Huskers! What can you say about Brandi Jeffery?! She's played fantastically every game she's been in this season. Emily finishes with a double double and 2 assists away from a triple double. Rachel at one time hit 4 shots in a row. Hailie getting used to playing two different positions and coming up with some good drives and finishes to the bucket. In Tee's case today "that's what speed do!"!

Was really encouraged by the offensive showing today. These new players are getting better every game. Really like how Natalie gets in the lane and is able get that ball up. Once it starts to fall look out. 

We got caught behind some screens the first half but made some crucial defensive adjustments at halftime and it completely shut down Pepperdine the second half which was really good to see. Alcorn St tomorrow, play the same way, maybe wind up scoring another triple digits. 

Did Kalenta still have the mask on?

Did Kalenta still have the mask on?

Yes she did.

Romeo has some very very sick moved.

Did I hear Connie say Washington may redshirt?

I didn't think Yori like to redshirt players, Whats up.

 

Did I hear Connie say Washington may redshirt?

I didn't think Yori like to redshirt players, Whats up.

 

She doesn't, but that doesn't mean she never would.  Very rare, but possible.  My guess is Kalenta's development has put a redshirt of Washington on the table. If she isn't in line for many minutes, it might be a good decision.

I agree with you HB, I think they're looking at it as she will develop into a really nice player. And this year she might not get many minutes so  redshirt her and get her four solid years instead of losing one where she may not get on the court much at all.

Jeff Griesch explained what the thought process is concerning Washington, Saying that she has just been playing basketball in earnest since her sophomore year in high school. And had played club ball for one year with Romeo. I think it was only one year.

 

 

Did I hear Connie say Washington may redshirt?

I didn't think Yori like to redshirt players, Whats up.

 

 

She doesn't, but that doesn't mean she never would.  Very rare, but possible.  My guess is Kalenta's development has put a redshirt of Washington on the table. If she isn't in line for many minutes, it might be a good decision.

 

I've been part of the redshirt discussion before....it would seem that Connie has more options now, (7 good newbies this year and 4 more next) where redshirting may now be a more viable option. Washington has only played about 3 years of organized ball, so she needs to catch up skill wise, and game speed, and game IQ. I think I heard on radio....Washinton has even suggested redshirting.

I too see Kalenta helping to fill the void at low post help for the next couple of years. (got room to improve, and adjust to game speed, but she's showing the signs)  She's has enough experience before getting here to have a feel for the college game. Kalenta will also help "push" Havers to improve also.

Kalenta reminds me, a little, of Cady from a couple of years ago. They both play hard. Yori seems to be pleased with Kalenta's progress.

And she can shoot the 3 !

 

 

 

Did I hear Connie say Washington may redshirt?

I didn't think Yori like to redshirt players, Whats up.

 

 

She doesn't, but that doesn't mean she never would.  Very rare, but possible.  My guess is Kalenta's development has put a redshirt of Washington on the table. If she isn't in line for many minutes, it might be a good decision.

 

 

I've been part of the redshirt discussion before....it would seem that Connie has more options now, (7 good newbies this year and 4 more next) where redshirting may now be a more viable option. Washington has only played about 3 years of organized ball, so she needs to catch up skill wise, and game speed, and game IQ. I think I heard on radio....Washinton has even suggested redshirting.

 

I too see Kalenta helping to fill the void at low post help for the next couple of years. (got room to improve, and adjust to game speed, but she's showing the signs)  She's has enough experience before getting here to have a feel for the college game. Kalenta will also help "push" Havers to improve also.

 

Kalenta reminds me, a little, of Cady from a couple of years ago. They both play hard. Yori seems to be pleased with Kalenta's progress.

 

And she can shoot the 3 !

 

My wife and I were talking about the game on the drive home last night, and I made the comment that Anya my over take Allie as the first big to come off the bench. So far she seems to be the more consistent one and that should give her more time. I also like the different combo's Yori used yesterday.