*****Iowa vs UCLA Game Thread*****

Anon1750875978

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End of 3rd quarter looked like end of 2nd quarter...3 team fouls...let them get a shot off.

Same mistakes every damn game.

Where are the excuse makers today????
 
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Phat Stax

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Someone should tell Iowa that it doesn't matter how hard they whip the bounce pass to the post, it's not getting through 2 defenders' legs.
 
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IowaCityLit

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Let's be entirely fair, barring CC no Iowa team in the last 30 years has been competing with the best teams.
Very true. But with the one of the most supportive fan bases in the sport, commitment of resources from the university, and momentum from the CC years, isn’t that the goal? Getting there won’t be easy. But that should be the objective.
 

QChawks

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Someone should tell Iowa that it doesn't matter how hard they whip the bounce pass to the post, it's not getting through 2 defenders' legs.
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WDSMHawk

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I think the point is how far Iowa is from competing with the best teams and how JJs style and coaching and recruiting might make it difficult to get there. Just not nearly enough athleticism or perimeter/skill firepower.

Play style is debatable, yes they force it inside a lot this year but when two of your three best offensive options are Ava and Hannah that tends to be expected. Last year Jan played small ball with a 4 guard offense and Lucy basically had the green light to do whatever she wanted.

Lack of athleticism is a big issue but I think it's way too soon to say that's something Jan is unable to address.
 

Denmar

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Not sure on Heiden foul for the screen. UCLA has been using knees and elbows setting some of theirs and that’s apparently legal
 
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Very true. But with the one of the most supportive fan bases in the sport, commitment of resources from the university, and momentum from the CC years, isn’t that the goal? Getting there won’t be easy. But that should be the objective.
People don't want recruits to go to Iowa to be "the next Caitlin Clark". Hell most top recruits don't want that either.

All you have to do is ask them............they'll tell you, unsurprisingly enough.
 

herkhatescy2

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So if you're just standing there and the defensive player runs into you that's considered an illegal screen. Got it.
 
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Bulldogs1974

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We need to catch the ball in athletic position. It brings the defenders hands down.
we are playing without being a threat to drive. Easy to overplay and cause us problems.
 

Bulldogs1974

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You can’t let an opponent hit 14-17 shots. Overplay the post and let them get other looks. The effective field goal percentage is way too high to not be doubling off at this point.
 
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Hawk48

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We need to catch the ball in athletic position. It brings the defenders hands down.
we are playing without being a threat to drive. Easy to overplay and cause us problems.
with the exception of Addie they never drive to break down the defense, They usually lose the ball when they try, sad
 
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