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Superb Preview on 2021-22 Montana WBB

grizzlyjournal

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There's a superb, quite detailed preview on the University of Montana women's BB program now up at GoGriz. Abby Anderson is the only player quoted, but coach Brian Holsinger is quoted extensively & offers quite a few details about how he expects his GrizWBB team to play this season. Specifically, very positive info on several players and combos:
1. That Sophia Stiles and jr. transfer Katerina Tsineke will command point, at a faster pace. "They've handled the ball mostly and are similar in a lot of ways," said Holsinger. "Both are very athletic players. They are really going to push the tempo and hopefully make good decisions. And both are very good defensively."
2. Seniors Sammy Fatkin and Nyah Morris-Nelson are learning the system very well will get a lot of playing time.
3. Frosh Haley Huard, Lamprini Polymeni and Lisa Kiefer are playing well and will get playing time early (no mention of redshirts).
4. Anderson and Carmen Gfeller were mentioned as no-brainers to lead the GrizWBB (along with Stiles) this season.
5. There have been some injuries and the normal setbacks in learning a new system. A major hint: Montana will play both offense and defense at a significantly faster pace this year.
Looking forward to seeing this team hit the floor tomorrow. Go Griz.
Link below:
https://gogriz.com/news/2021/10/26/womens-basketball-lady-griz-ready-for-maroon-silver-scrimmage.aspx
 
grizzlyjournal said:
There's a superb, quite detailed preview on the University of Montana women's BB program now up at GoGriz. Abby Anderson is the only player quoted, but coach Brian Holsinger is quoted extensively & offers quite a few details about how he expects his GrizWBB team to play this season. Specifically, very positive info on several players and combos:
1. That Sophia Stiles and jr. transfer Katerina Tsineke will command point, at a faster pace. "They've handled the ball mostly and are similar in a lot of ways," said Holsinger. "Both are very athletic players. They are really going to push the tempo and hopefully make good decisions. And both are very good defensively."
2. Seniors Sammy Fatkin and Nyah Morris-Nelson are learning the system very well will get a lot of playing time.
3. Frosh Haley Huard, Lamprini Polymeni and Lisa Kiefer are playing well and will get playing time early (no mention of redshirts).
4. Anderson and Carmen Gfeller were mentioned as no-brainers to lead the GrizWBB (along with Stiles) this season.
5. There have been some injuries and the normal setbacks in learning a new system. A major hint: Montana will play both offense and defense at a significantly faster pace this year.
Looking forward to seeing this team hit the floor tomorrow. Go Griz.
Link below:
https://gogriz.com/news/2021/10/26/womens-basketball-lady-griz-ready-for-maroon-silver-scrimmage.aspx

TD isn't going to like this.
 
fanofzoo said:
grizzlyjournal said:
There's a superb, quite detailed preview on the University of Montana women's BB program now up at GoGriz. Abby Anderson is the only player quoted, but coach Brian Holsinger is quoted extensively & offers quite a few details about how he expects his GrizWBB team to play this season. Specifically, very positive info on several players and combos:
1. That Sophia Stiles and jr. transfer Katerina Tsineke will command point, at a faster pace. "They've handled the ball mostly and are similar in a lot of ways," said Holsinger. "Both are very athletic players. They are really going to push the tempo and hopefully make good decisions. And both are very good defensively."
2. Seniors Sammy Fatkin and Nyah Morris-Nelson are learning the system very well will get a lot of playing time.
3. Frosh Haley Huard, Lamprini Polymeni and Lisa Kiefer are playing well and will get playing time early (no mention of redshirts).
4. Anderson and Carmen Gfeller were mentioned as no-brainers to lead the GrizWBB (along with Stiles) this season.
5. There have been some injuries and the normal setbacks in learning a new system. A major hint: Montana will play both offense and defense at a significantly faster pace this year.
Looking forward to seeing this team hit the floor tomorrow. Go Griz.
Link below:
https://gogriz.com/news/2021/10/26/womens-basketball-lady-griz-ready-for-maroon-silver-scrimmage.aspx

TD isn't going to like this.

Trav said the same thing when he was hired. "Up tempo," DeCuire said. "I think students like to see games scored in the 80s, 90s-We'll take good shots and play solid defense without too much gambling, but we're going to to speed it up a little bit. We'll play quicker."
https://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/mens-basketball/travis-decuire-is-well-versed-in-the-grizzly-way-but-he-ll-do-things-with/article_760949be-eea9-11e3-88a4-0019bb2963f4.html

I think when new coaches say they're going to play uptempo they are trying to reinvigorate the program and excite the fanbase, but usually find out its much easier said than done. Playing uptempo depends on recruiting players capable of it. Starting with a PG who is crafty, quick, capable of getting to the paint and either finishing or locating (John Knight). Wings who are either long and lanky that can put pressure on the defense by attacking gaps in the open court (Tevian Jones) or wings who can space the floor and shoot 40+ percent from 3 (Matt Johnson). A big who is athletic enough to run the middle of the floor to get passes over the top or strong enough to seal at the rim (Tanner Groves). And a hybrid big who can trail into transition 3s or playmake off closeouts (Kim Aiken).

Idk about the Lady Griz new players, but last year's roster was one of the least athletic teams I've ever seen outside of Anderson and Stiles. I think coaches find that it's much more efficient and predictable to play at a tempo that allows all 5 players to have some understanding of where shots are coming from instead of letting players ad lib. That being said, I think there were opportunities last year for the Griz to push the ball, put pressure on the paint, and create scenarios where a ball handler can attract multiple defenders which = attacking closeouts which = layups, dump offs, or wide open 3's
 
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