Comments on: Wins proving hard to come by

By: Bowsfan

Bowsfan — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 15:24:37 +0000

How’s are recruit from Alaska after the earthquake.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 04:30:50 +0000

Finally, somebody who cares about this program as much as I do.

Thank you so much for this post.

I remember when a Kiwi named Tanya Brunton asked aloud to Coach Vince Goo, “Why don’t people love us,” before the start of a game. The only instance when people packed the Stan Sheriff Center was to see Hawaii play BYU in the third round of the NIT. This is the season that Hawaii’s best player quit because the team got spurned by the NCAA Tournament. But Crystal Lee stepped it up and became the team leader.

I have watched Megan Huff twice on webcasts. My only real gripe against Coach Beeman, whom I respect, and I have written this so many times to complete utter indifference, is that she had her most talented back-up a player who was functional at best. You could see the difference between Huff and her peers. Huff, I think, is averaging a double-double, and Utah is undefeated.

The transfer of Megan Huff derailed Laura Beeman’s program.

The transfer of Chelsea Wagner derailed Vince Goo’s program.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:32:26 +0000

Yet, this team is without Lahni Salanoa, one of their best shooters from last year still in injury question. This better not be a huge setback for the program. It didn’t help to the fact that this team lost 6’3″ Hoycard and Donohue before the season started. I appreciate that Beeman is getting replacements for next year to replace the seniors leaving this season, but you gotta look at the scenario. Where this program is at, they’re far and away from being a competitor against tough schools in the long haul. When Coach B started the program, this was the scenario:
Year 1: 17-14 (13-5)
Year 2: 17-14 (10-6)
Year 3: 23-9 (14-2)
Year 4: 21-11 (12-4)
Year 5: 12-18 (7-9)
Year 6: 12-18 (5-11)
Year 7: (Currently) 1-7
The challenge is…how do you replace the height you lost before the season and after the season? Never easy…especially looking at what they’re going to get for the 2019-20 season, they’re going to get the following; a 5’5″ PG from Riverside, CA, a 5’9″ G from Wasilla, AK, a 5’10” G/F from Vallejo, CA, a 6’1″ F from Elisabeth, Colorado, and a 6’2″ JUCO transfer F from Ventura, CA. I appreciate that Coach B is planning to get some more depth for the forward position, but thinking about Rewers at center…someone else needs to back her up for the center position because if at best, they probably would want to hope to find another Megan Huff-type player. Not to mention, this could be for the first time, where in the WBB season they will have NO local players on the roster for the 2019-2020 season. Seriously…I can’t recall a time when something like this has happened. But likewise, it concerns me that Matlin has eyes like a hawk because he’s watching Beeman’s every move and her leaving the program after this season could leave a ton of concern because this would have to mean for her to plead her case as to why she should stay for another year with the team. Basically, it’s now become a “get-ready-to-fight-for-your-life” situation for her and for the team if this program doesn’t take a big step forward towards success, the post-season is pretty much out of the question for them.

By: nomu1001

nomu1001 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:56:42 +0000

Here’s our two pennies –

Make layups first with your eyes, block out the distractions.
The power to get the ball to the basket comes from your drive leg.
When you get tired, you lose posture.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:45:14 +0000

I wish Leah Salanoa, Julissa Tago, or Makenna Woodfolk would take the leadership mantel and be the one to put up the lion’s share of the shots.

Hawaii needs a go-to player.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:42:07 +0000

University of Hawaii at Manoa is the only school that competes at the DI level.

If I lived in North Carolina, I could cheer for: North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, NC-Asheville, Davidson, NC-Central, NC-Greensboro, North Carolina State, Appalachian State, NC-Wilmington, Western Carolina, Elon, High Point, North Carolina A & T, Gardner-Webb, East Carolina and Campbell.

(Needed Wikipedia after NC State.)

Recruiting mainland kids to play here is hard because they want their friends and family to see them play.

I have learned to appreciate any male or female athlete who chooses to play here.

By: Nomu1001

Nomu1001 — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:49:09 +0000

Start by making layups. Follow your shots. Blocking out better. Move your legs and feet. More legs and core going up to the basket, arm strength without using your legs will never get you there. You dont put a super heavy box way up on the top shelf without using the big muscles. Correctable problems that dont require tons of repetition and practice. Just our worthless two pennies.

By: rabbit ears

rabbit ears — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:45:52 +0000

Hawaii played Stanford even in the third quarter. funny!

I think theirs arms were tired scoring.

We need better recruits.

By: cappie the dog

cappie the dog — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:49:42 +0000

Hawaii’s only true center goes scoreless in seven games, so, of course, against nationally ranked Stanford she goes 3-5 from the field.

Finally, she has something to build on.

13-22 from 3-pt. range is amazing.

Hawaii played Stanford even in the third quarter.

I think they will be fine.

By: nomu1001

nomu1001 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:24:57 +0000

Every player needs to look at film. Seems to come down to – better fundamentals first and foremost. Then execution should follow. Then less penalties. Equally important, mental game, focus. Do your jobs, finish plays.

What is the strategy behind the constant rotation of players?