Nancy

[sybarite]

The UCLA mens team has a player named Thomas Welsh, who has a very similar skill set to that of Nancy, and he has a very similar build (7'0 and very long wingspan). He has a solid 15 foot jumper. On offense UCLA uses him as the four player and a much more physical, although a bit shorter, player at the five. although they don't do that for every single possession, there are times where welsh posts up and gets the easy lay in. On defense Welsh covers the opposing teams center for his shot blocking ability. Again, I am not saying this should be done every single possession with Nancy, but this could be done with Vivi who has shown she can score very efficiently around the basket and rebound very well.

I have similar thoughts. I'm not Sherri, and she knows more than I. But, on offense, I would station Nancy at the free throw line. She is an outstanding passer. We would have Vivi under the basket. If the defense comes out to Nancy, she can pass to Vivi. If they collapse inside as well, she someone on the wing will be wide open. It is tough for someone 6-0 to guard a player 6-9 without fouling. Nancy can hit a free throw jump shot at will.

On defense, just leave her near the basket. People will be afraid to shoot around her. They throw up strange shots rather than actually trying to hit the shot. She may block four. She will alter ten to twenty more. I've seen her catch shots with one hand and pass, almost in one motion.

 

[SoonerNorm]

The UCLA mens team has a player named Thomas Welsh, who has a very similar skill set to that of Nancy, and he has a very similar build (7'0 and very long wingspan). He has a solid 15 foot jumper. On offense UCLA uses him as the four player and a much more physical, although a bit shorter, player at the five. although they don't do that for every single possession, there are times where welsh posts up and gets the easy lay in. On defense Welsh covers the opposing teams center for his shot blocking ability. Again, I am not saying this should be done every single possession with Nancy, but this could be done with Vivi who has shown she can score very efficiently around the basket and rebound very well.

Even though I have reservations it would work for us, I'm certainly okay with trying anything to see if it gives us the best chance of winning. That's really all that matters.

 

[Rbeam1]

It will definitely be interesting to see how we use her. Sherri will undoubtedly do whatever she feels is best, and by now most should trust that decision. I wouldn't be surprised to see a combination of her at both positions. Similar to what Texas does currently with Boyette and Lang. Boyette and Lang aren't always in the game together, but It is a matchup nightmare for most teams when they are.

 

[Sweetest OU Girl]

It will definitely be interesting to see how we use her. Sherri will undoubtedly do whatever she feels is best, and by now most should trust that decision. I wouldn't be surprised to see a combination of her at both positions. Similar to what Texas does currently with Boyette and Lang. Boyette and Lang aren't always in the game together, but It is a matchup nightmare for most teams when they are.

Now that is an understatement if I've ever heard one.

 

[skilledserv]

i have similar thoughts. I'm not sherri, and she knows more than i. But, on offense, i would station nancy at the free throw line. She is an outstanding passer. We would have vivi under the basket. If the defense comes out to nancy, she can pass to vivi. If they collapse inside as well, she someone on the wing will be wide open. It is tough for someone 6-0 to guard a player 6-9 without fouling. Nancy can hit a free throw jump shot at will.

On defense, just leave her near the basket. People will be afraid to shoot around her. They throw up strange shots rather than actually trying to hit the shot. She may block four. She will alter ten to twenty more. I've seen her catch shots with one hand and pass, almost in one motion.

 

[womenssports]

UConn fans often claim that the 2002 UConn team was their best. Others claim that it was the best team in history. OU went to the finals against that team. That suggests that Sherri is capable of getting to the top.

Not to be argumentative, but Sherri playing in the National Championship against UCONN best team in history speaks more to the other competition to get there. UCONN was the best but that doesn't make you great for getting to play them in the finals. It is how good the other competition is or isn't that matters.

Now if you want to speak to the fact that ou played them close that is a different conversation with some different views.

Not diminishing OU'S team that year, just pointing out the first claim does not support the second.

 

[womenssports]

I agree. Kim should have at least won 2 titles with Griner and O. Sims. She can recruit but you also have to be like a GM and make a complete team that compliments each other. I think she has the team this year and next to get to the title game.

Two national titles against the likes of UCONN and Notre Dame, certainly isn't bad. And in a very short time.

 

[womenssports]

Boy, UCONN must have really been lucky the past few years then.

UCONN could win an NC with lesser talent coming in because Geno develops his players, knows the x's and o's, knows how to use his bench.