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A huge preview of the Iowa women's basketball team, led by All American Caitlin Clark.
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Kyle: Was any effort made in the offseason to improve fitness? While Warnock is a good position rebounder, neither she nor Czinano is quick to the ball, to put it mildly. Mackenzie Holmes made great strides at Indiana by improving her fitness. Did Iowa made any efforts in this regard? I am highly skeptical that Czinano and Warnock are going to improve much on the glass or on defense just by being better communicators. The Goodman injury also hurts because she was at least somewhat of a defensive upgrade from Czinano down the stretch last season, and was subbed in on that basis. Jan Jensen seemed to grow increasingly impatient with Czinano's defense late last season.
Similarly, was any effort made in the offseason to improve being strong with the ball? I can't remember the game, but late in the year, perhaps the Kentucky game, Taiwo was strong with the ball as she went to the hoop. That Taiwo would be a big help for this season! Before that, she generally went to the hoop looking like a finesse player who was deathly afraid of contact. Likewise, I recognize her size challenges, but has Marshall made any efforts to improve her ability to finish in at least some traffic? When teams run her off the 3-point line, it would be nice if she could finish at even a marginally higher rate.
TIA for any info on individual improvement.
Similarly, was any effort made in the offseason to improve being strong with the ball? I can't remember the game, but late in the year, perhaps the Kentucky game, Taiwo was strong with the ball as she went to the hoop. That Taiwo would be a big help for this season! Before that, she generally went to the hoop looking like a finesse player who was deathly afraid of contact. Likewise, I recognize her size challenges, but has Marshall made any efforts to improve her ability to finish in at least some traffic? When teams run her off the 3-point line, it would be nice if she could finish at even a marginally higher rate.
TIA for any info on individual improvement.
Hi Kyle, in the paragraph about 3 pointers, you stated O'Grady had the potential to add to it, but didn't mention Ediger or Affolter. I expected both of them to be better outside shooters than O'Grady. So was this because you feel O'Grady will have plenty of opportunities due to playing time while Ediger and Affolter likely won't see the floor much? I'd think Ediger in particular will have some chances.
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O’Grady was talked about during the press conference more than the other two because of her increased role due to the Goodman injury.
Freshman were not really talked about to be honest. Not to say Ediger and Affolter won’t be better shooters, they just weren’t talked about. I’ll have to take a look at them if I can dig up some high school highlights.
I know Czinano talked about really individually getting better on with rebounding. She also mentioned it was a big emphasis as apart of their defensive improvement work. On the other hand, Coach Bluder seemed pretty confident in Logan Cook’s ability to defend.
Did not talk to Tomi or Gabbie Marshall, but Caitlin Clark talked about working to finish with her left hand and attacking with her left hand more.
The thing with Gabbie is that there are plenty of other shooters on the team like Warnock, Clark, Martin, etc, so she should get plenty of opportunities. I would be shocked if teams really key’d in on her because that would leave other options available.
Ediger really improved her 3pt shot/range during her senior season. Affolter can knock it down to, played on All Iowa Attack and made plenty from deep.
“She’s got sort of a confidence about her, a belief that really nobody can guard her."
Another nice story, from the AP.
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Another nice story, from the AP.
No. 9 Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark sets high bar for her encore
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark put up the best offensive numbers in the country as a freshman, was a consensus All-American and led Iowa deep into the NCAA Tournament.
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