THE PRACTICE DAY RECAP
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5:50 PM- Back from a day at the St Pete Times Forum, a big beautiful COLD building. Not many fans on hand for the free practices (at least the daytime practices).
For UConn, it was two practices in one day as they also held a full workout at the University of Tampa. The open practice was a chance to get used to the floor, the rims, etc. The Huskies certainly didn't seem overwhelmed by the situation, for many of them, their first visit to the NCAA's. I thought talking to him that A.J.Price was especially focused. I'd expect him to play extremely well.
San Diego isn't acting intimidated by any stretch, but respectful of what UConn is. I did think they appear a tad wary of the challenge presented by shooting against the 7'3 prescence of Hasheem Thabeet. Coach Bill Grier joked about practicing against kids with brooms and having players on other players shoulders to duplicate Hash's size. Coach Grier also watched UConn practice from the stands, which is within the rules but kinda taboo. Oh well, I don't think he learned anything watching the Huskies shooting practice!
I hope you are enjoying the action. I'll post from the arena before the game and from back at the hotel after. |
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