In the last 2 games, I thought the UW bigs were terrible at post defense. Although Iowa missed some bunnies and a couple shots were blocked, the Iowa players were able to get deep position on a regular basis.
Concern based on nothing but posts like this perpetuating concern.
Guyton- Okay at beating her player and getting into the paint, but often doesn't know what to do with the ball once she does. Hopefully she'll improve her decision-making with time.
I'll admit to being purely speculative... I thought her dad had been somewhat of a helicopter parent, and there were a couple of instances where I thought Guyton looked pretty upset about being pulled out of the game. If I am way off base, I will be very happy, as I think Guyton has the chance to be special.
There has never been news surrounding this. A manufactured gossip based on nothing.
I don't know. I suppose it dovetails with a "hey, girl, you should smile more" mentality, but Aaliyah smiles plenty. Saw another comment that said Aaliyah only posts videos of herself, and that person ran with the idea that she had no friends. Huh?! People read this stuff and form a repeated narrative based on somebody that imagined something into existence. It's sad, but par for the course with the "truth creation" bs in the current era.
Completely agree. I look at it this way. One of the long term benefits of bringing in Lucy Olson was that Guyton saw firsthand in practice, games, and offcourt activities what is required to be a true first team all BIG guard. Mix that with substantial freshman playing time and the coaching staff will give her all the tools necessary for Guyton to take her game to that level.
Agree, but it seems like the next few years will involve more post play with the 2 bigs that we will have. I don't think they can play fast. I love the high scoring games; I think that sets us apart and makes us attractive to many high-end recruits.
Delaney Gibb is a star.
Iowa WBB does need a proven scorer—someone who can create a shot.
Probably would do more harm than good vis-a-vis the long term goals of the program.
I guess we disagree on what a "need" is. We have scorers and Addie Deal is coming in. IMO you're wanting an upgrade.
Her name is Ava Heiden
How is that any different than pursuing incoming freshman that are likely (or obviously) upgrades? At this point in time, there isn't a proven reliable scorer on the team for next year. "Developmental" is a tough needle to thread when other programs are stacking rosters, or starting freshmen that are making big waves in the conference. Nevermind the faith required in your own roster buying-in and staying.
When you put it that way, I'd say yes. We are banking on Deal coming in and putting up points, but expecting her to be the main ball handler is asking a lot of a freshman. Of the other players, there isn't one there that we can count on to put up double digit points. 2-6 points will be entirely unacceptable. Without Lucy, Syd, and Kylie, this current team wasn't going to win any games last week.
I think Guyton would be really good in the Gabbie Marshall role as a 2. Focus on defense first and hit the open threes when you get them. Be an option for ball-handling, but not the primary decisionmaker.
Very unlikely as she's from the east coast. More likely destinations if she leaves the Badgers would be Maryland/Ohio St in the Big10 and possibly UConn, Duke, NC State, North Car. Would love to get her but I just don't see that happening.
It is, but Deal was rated around top 10 at times and I think now 18th? She plays on one of the best teams in the country against serious competiton.
