|
|
Post by rmancarl on Jan 8, 2024 12:55:39 GMT -8
We're three games in to the Pac12 season. Beavs played two good teams on the road and lost. After seeing the Beavs results, and looking around how the other Pac-12 teams did this weekend are you more optimistic or less optimistic than you were going into last weekend? How do you feel about the Beavs making the NCAA tournament? How do you feel about the Beavs landing in the top 6 in the conference? Who are the teams most likely contending for spots 4 through 7 in the final conference standings?
Please share. I'm really curious how you are feeling after all teams have 3 games under their belt.
|
|
|
|
Post by standerd on Jan 8, 2024 13:15:53 GMT -8
My concern at this point is that I still see SR searching for the 6-7 consistent core players that will anchor this team every game moving forward. I know they are there, but I don't think the search can go on much longer. Also, I think that our on-court stamina needs some work. This is a very talented team, which has yet to solidify for complete games, although playing brilliant quarters when they are focused and firing on all cylinders. I predict that they will be one of the top 7 teams in the league if the core emerges soon.
|
|
|
|
Post by lotrader on Jan 8, 2024 15:46:31 GMT -8
I'm optimistic. I was impressed with our young team this past weekend. Both USC and UCLA had some experienced players that ultimately hurt us (Padillia for USC, Osborne for UCLA). Had OSU had a Pivec or Goodman; i.e., 5th year senior with experience, I think a split would have happened. Nevertheless, I am very optimistic as I believe we have players that will internalize this weekend's lessons, and will quickly learn how to get better. I didn't feel that way the past few seasons.
I believe we make the tournament, but no idea what seeding. Don't know where we will finish in the PAC-12 standings. Beavers have to steal games on the road, and I believe this past weekend's experience is going to help them accomplish some road wins.
|
|
|
|
Post by beaveragain on Jan 8, 2024 17:24:56 GMT -8
The core three of Beers, Gardiner and TVO is as good as anyone's in the Pac-12. Hunter has surprised me with her improvement as through the season both her defense and offense have gotten better. The question mark in the line up is AJ. This is one weekend against really good competition, but other than her defense her contribution consisted of a couple of three's, a couple of rebounds and one assist. Maybe Paurova? She isn't in AJ's class defensively yet but she can score through penetration in a way no one else on the team is showing currently.
Another problem is our guards lack of rebounding. OSU has always been team rebounders, and against UCLA the guards were soundly trounced.
So far as to how good the Beav's are going to be this season, I still don't know. Play a ranked team at home and an Arizona away game and then we will have an idea. Otherwise is it's quess work with no foundation.
Also SR needs to let Beers play when she can. Sitting her because she has a couple of fouls is just doing the dirty work for the other team. If she fouls out, well OSU is pretty much going to lose without her in there anyway so at least you have a chance of winning.
And the rest of the Pac-12 teams? Some of them are going to win games and other will lose some. That's my wild guess anyway. My opinion may change as the season moves along.
|
|
|
|
Post by standerd on Jan 8, 2024 17:42:00 GMT -8
I really like how Paurova is playing on offense. She brings energy and burst speed to the game, which is something I think the Beavs need. I hope to see her on the court more.
|
|
