B1G Game 6: Gophers host UCLA 1-14-26

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Be interesting to see how coach P matches up players vs UCLA. Believe one of her strengths is figure out unique possible ways to defend certain teams. After watching highlights vs Nebraska, I would not have bad collapses on Betts to give UCLA the 3 ball as they have 5 G/F that are 33% or higher and they feed off attention for Betts. Betts is only 68% at the FT line and so what if she scores 30 points. Can't allow the 3 balls. I know last year we also got beat by the longer shots from collapsing on Betts too many times.

Would like to see Coach P play Betts 1 on 1 with Battle and Holloway. Yes, don't believe can prevent from scoring, but believe they could hold tough getting some balls in at more difficult locations and frustrate Betts while she is trying to score. Yes, give up a few fouls sure too, but Betts might also get frustrated and get some offensive calls(not likely to get them). Think both Battle and Holloway have shown ability to guard the 5 spot (Battle did with Maryland). Tonga and Christian could also be used to give fouls and see on the 5. It is a unique aspect to have a player like Battle who has been willing to accept those challenges.

Then maybe get Hart in while Betts is sitting? Would keep Braun, Glenn, McKinney, GG guarding the 3 pt shot and still make it tough for Betts to get some balls and convert the 2.

I would let Betts score 30 before giving up 10-15 each of the outside guards in the shooting. 3's hurt ya more then 2's with UCLA. 1 UCLA loss is when Texas held UCLA to 13 3PT shot attempts and they only made 4.

My lineup chart would be

C-Battle/Hart/Holloway/Tonga
G/F-McKinney
G/F-GG
G/F-Braun
G/F- Glenn

Let Christian give the 4 G/F rest.

If Battle and Holloway can force Betts to catch the ball few feet farther from the basket than normal, would be ideal. 4 g/F cant get caught watching or collapsing and leaving their perimeter players. With correct spacing could get some tipped passes and need to get the loose balls!

Rah!
 






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