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Oregon 35 - 21 3 3 300

Oregon 38 - 21 3 4 300

This team is smart and talented. Guards and forwards are sharp shooters, assist makers and in your face defenders. If Kennedy Basham is able to play they will be a load to handle. Fun to see how they play.

Penix throws perfect spirals every time - no wobble!. He will be star in the NFL if healthy.

Oregon 45-7 3 TO 2 sacks 2394

Paopao has been in the weight room! Finally some talented freshman scorers, Isai, Gray, and VanSlooten - excellent. The number 2 recruiting class is just that.

Kelly called the same 2nd quarter after TD onside kick against Stanford in Autzen when Andrew Luck was qb and Harbaugh was coach. A game changer then and again today. Neither Stanford or UCLA recovered - pun intended.

Do not see Justin Flowe, number 10, on the sideline.

I remember Bigby as being a 4 star. Don't know why she got so little playing time. Oregon has two 4 stars from Arizona: wing Jennah Isasi and post Kennedy Basham (6'7"). As of November 2021, Gray was nationally ranked at 7, VanSlooten 13, Isasi 35 and Basham 59.

5 Star Oregon Recruits Chance Gray and Grace VanSlooten played like 5 Stars at the McDonald All America Game. Gray is an excellent 3 point shooter and ball handler. VanSlooten is a solid shooter, rebounder and defender. Both are athletic and very good basketball players.

Only Nyara was a scoring threat of those leaving.

Stanford only. They could win it all again. Deep bench with multiple 3 point shooters.

Dugalic was injured most the year. When she returned in middle February she was usually the first substitute. Of the 5 5stars last year she was the most physical with potential to develop into WNBA player.

Mikesell was used as point guard after Paopao injury. She is best as a shooting guard.

Very poor 3 point shooting throughout the season. Sherr, Watson and Parrish were not offensive threats this year. Ducks will need a consistent 3 point shooting guard and consistent 3 point shooting from Paopao and Rogers, if they are to be a powerhouse next year.

as I posted in another on this forum: Lady Ducks need to get 3 point shooters that are a consistent threat, especially at the 3 guard. There were too many games that the 3 point percentage was in the teens - all in losses. Pappao and Rogers were hot and cold 3 point shooters. Parrish was very inconsistent 3 point and 2 point shooter. The Ducks recruiting class two years ago was ranked #1. It turns out so far, that none but PaoPao is a scoring threat. Parrish so far is not. Watson, Scherr are good defenders and rebounders. Angela Dugalic is a good rebounder, good defender and scorer around the basket and out front. I was disappointed when she transferred; not so much on Chavez's transfer. Oregon's 2020 recruiting class is now ranked #2 behind UCLA. (It was #1 until the number 1 point guard committed to UCLA.) Oregon class has two point guards who are top scorers in high school, Chance Gray (Ohio, 5 star ) and Jennah Isai (Arizona, 4 star) . A 6'3" forward Grace VanSlooten (Ohio and now IMG, Florida, 5 star) and a 6'7" center Kennedy Basham (Arizona, 4 star). Ducks have a 2023-24 commitment from Amar Whiting a high scoring point guard (Idaho). Women's b-ball teams with 3 or more 3 point consistent shooters (starters or subs) are now the top tier teams. Kelly's interview after the Belmont loss acknowledged the Ducks must improve in this area. I think his next two recruiting classes may address this.

Lady Ducks need to get 3 point shooters that are a consistent threat, especially at the 3 guard. There were too many games that the 3 point percentage was in the teens - all in losses. Pappao and Rogers were hot and cold 3 point shooters. Parrish was very inconsistent 3 point and 2 point shooter. The Ducks recruiting class two years ago was ranked #1. It turns out so far, that none but PaoPao is a scoring threat. Parrish so far is not. Watson, Scherr are good defenders and rebounders. Angela Dugalic is a good rebounder, good defender and scorer around the basket and out front. I was disappointed when she transferred; not so much on Chavez's transfer. Oregon's 2020 recruiting class is now ranked #2 behind UCLA. (It was #1 until the number 1 point guard committed to UCLA.) Oregon class has two point guards who are top scorers in high school, Chance Gray (Ohio, 5 star ) and Jennah Isai (Arizona, 4 star) . A 6'3" forward Grace VanSlooten (Ohio and now IMG, Florida, 5 star) and a 6'7" center Kennedy Basham (Arizona, 4 star). Ducks have a 2023-24 commitment from Amar Whiting a high scoring point guard (Idaho). Women's b-ball teams with 3 or more 3 point consistent shooters (starters or subs) are now the top tier teams. Kelly's press statements after the Belmont loss acknowledged the Ducks must improve in this area. I think his next two recruiting classes may address this.

I hope she is in the game more and not on the bench at the end of the game.

Not playing Prince and Kyei more is boggling.

Don't know why Sedona was keep on the bench most of the second half. Watson is not a scorer outside of 4 feet yet she played while Sedona sat on the bench.

Finally - Sabally and Prince were on the floor together most of the game.

When Prince starts with Sabally and when both are on the court together the Ducks scoring and rebounding improve. Kyei is a scoring and rebounding plus when she is on the court. Kyei is a solid force on both ends of the court.

Sedona Prince and Grantland Rice quote -- In the second half Sedona was guarding Kennedy Brown (OSU talented center) left side bottom of the lane. Ball was out front above the key on the right. Brown stumbled to the floor. Sedona immediately reached down and pulled Kennedy back to standing. They had battled each other the whole game. In previous games she has helped opposing players get up from the floor. Her sportsmanship is an honor to her and the Ducks. This Grantland Rice quote immediately came to mind: When the one Great Scorer comes to right your name, He marks not that you won or lost but how you played the game.

Watching the Lady Ducks games and replays on Pac 12 Network shows that Coach Graves: 1. Remains sitting on the end of the bench most all game time (usually with his legs crossed); 2. He rarely stands during the game but does with the team during time outs and then sits when play begins. In the Arizona game in Eugene, he did stand during the 4 quarter come back, facing the Duck players on defense, taking a defensive position with his hands up, ala Chanaya Pinto. He was exhorting team to play defense. The replays do not show him facing the Arizona coach or mouthing to her during or after the game. It does show her standing and arguing with officials multiple times during the game. I know of no college coach giving opposing coach the finger at games end. Aida Barnes did at last year's NCAA semifinals to Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and this year to Oregon coach Kelly Graves.

Now a very fine rebounder and basket defender. She makes free throws like Endyia - translates to very good hand eye coordination. I think this is only her 4th year playing B-ball. With the coaching and practice drills she is now getting she could become one of the best women post. It will be fun to follow her development.