**** WBB: Gamethread - Cyclones host Cincinnati - 6:30 pm ESPN+ ****

[Cycsk]

I want to see some good screening on the outside to free up our guards to make 3's off of moves. Works for Milan!

Outside screening for shooters.

 

[Cycsk]

I also want Paulk to shoot more. Make Cincinnati bring their bigs out instead of just crowding Audi.

EP helped in many ways, such as setting screens and pulling down rebounds that weren't expected, but didn't shoot. Her motion was part of what helped create openings for JW.

 

[CYdTracked]

Watching the game last night, I wondered if Audi's knee(s) or leg(s) are bothering her some. To me she is not moving as well as she did earlier in the year. I have always been impressed with her agility at her size, but it hasn't seemed as good lately. I'm sure there is a lot of wear and tear given how physical teams are with her. She also seems to be getting knocked to the ground more recently.

Audi missed a game earlier with a sore knee I thought. Brown had a big game with her out. Seem to recall she had some knee soreness last year too?

 

[mwwbbfan]

Audi missed a game earlier with a sore knee I thought. Brown had a big game with her out. Seem to recall she had some knee soreness last year too?

The game Audi missed earlier this year was UNI from a reported head injury.

 

[CYdTracked]

The game Audi missed earlier this year was UNI from a reported head injury.

That's right, I remember that now. Had some hard contact the game before. Maybe was thinking last year when she had a brief time with some knee pain?

 

[CloniesForLife]

Hadn't posted yet but looked much better yesterday and liked some of the adjustments. Hope they can carry that forward even if Addy comes back

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

I noticed Paulk was getting frustrated when she was struggling at the FT line. I saw Audi giving her a "pep talk" & a little hug. Hopefully the whole team is working on free throw shooting.

Hopefully the coaches will work with her on her shooting...I know you can only try and alter someone's shot so much but she shoots almost with one hand which is interesting.

 

[acoustimac]

Watching the game last night, I wondered if Audi's knee(s) or leg(s) are bothering her some. To me she is not moving as well as she did earlier in the year. I have always been impressed with her agility at her size, but it hasn't seemed as good lately. I'm sure there is a lot of wear and tear given how physical teams are with her. She also seems to be getting knocked to the ground more recently.

That’s interesting and I thought she was more active last night…perspective huh? She sure has taken several falls the last few games to!

 

[acoustimac]

The game Audi missed earlier this year was UNI from a reported head injury.

Yep…concussion protocol I believe

 

[acoustimac]

Hopefully the coaches will work with her on her shooting...I know you can only try and alter someone's shot so much but she shoots almost with one hand which is interesting.

I looked at my wife last night and said, shooting like a shot put isn’t a good thing

 

[Cyclad]

I looked at my wife last night and said, shooting like a shot put isn’t a good thing

I am Happy if she rebounds, plays defense and scores 2 points.

 

[AlCyJim]

Really early in the game after a badly missed rebound I noticed Bill practically yank A Willy off the bench immediately to send to the scorer's table. Thought it was for Audi because she was the one that was closest to the rebound and didn't go after it but maybe that was when Harris was pulled now that I think about it? Paulk definitely is earning some playing time these past couple games.

it was Audi who didn't go after a rebound and Cin. scored. He looked like the Bill of old right there as he stared daggers at AC.

 

[AlCyJim]

I am Happy if she rebounds, plays defense and scores 2 points.

any points are a bonus

 

[AlCyJim]

I looked at my wife last night and said, shooting like a shot put isn’t a good thing

remember how Poppins first shot with one hand then got a lot better after a year of work

 

[AlCyJim]

Yeah at first I thought Bill was ticked at Audi as that rebound went right past her without much effort but Harris must have been in the vicinity too and he didn't like what he saw. Once Harris didn't come back in I figured whatever it was on that play was why.

Making the switch early to Paulk definately helped last night. Harris when she is hitting her shots is a nice weapon to have but you never know what you are going to get out of her on a given night as consistency has not been there.

not sure about it but the guy next to me said he heard both RW and Syd were not feeling well. maybe that was part of it but EP brought an energy to the game. good to see

 

[kcdc4isu]

I am Happy if she rebounds, plays defense and scores 2 points.

Love her defense and the way she helped on the press against us. Notice how she can handle the ball and her passes were crisp and right to her team mate. Last, she did score at her last school I think it is just a matter of time till she gets her touch/confidence back. If Addi is going to be out more EP would be my choice to fill the position starting. Then Sid can spell her and hopefully get her shooting touch back.

 

[WartburgClone]

not sure about it but the guy next to me said he heard both RW and Syd were not feeling well.

I also thought Wilson didn't look like she was feeling 100%.

 

[Cycsk]

remember how Poppins first shot with one hand then got a lot better after a year of work

Maybe she Poppins will address EP's one-hand shot at some point in the post-game show with Lea Nelson.

 

[ZorkClone]

I also thought Wilson didn't look like she was feeling 100%.

Lots of the flu going around

 

[acoustimac]

remember how Poppins first shot with one hand then got a lot better after a year of work

She had the ugliest free throw shot I'd ever seen as a freshman and she was, by far, the most improved player I've ever seen over her four years. Pure grit and determination. As for Paulk, she has one more year. If we could get what we got last game of the 8-9 point variety out of her I'd be a happy camper.