On mynride up 9n the elevator, a fan told me it was next week. i believed him.

From a basketball standpoint I drew a few conclusions, although I admit yesterday's game was probably not the right game for drawing conclusions.

I realize that I've only seen Puff play a handful of games, but sometimes it appears to me that on the offensive end she would be much better if she simplified her game. Teams seem to be sagging off of her on the perimeter. If they're giving her room to shoot the three she needs to go ahead and shoot it - unless she feels she's not consistent enough to let it fly. I'd be really curious to know what her 3 point shooting percentage was in high school (Anybody have that info?) I know she's at a higher competition level, but if she has space a 3 pointer is still a 3 pointer.

And to re-visit another subject, so often on ball screens Lulu is being given free looks for a 10 foot pull up. She does convert at times off of screens by driving to the basket but that doesn't mean that opening is always there. Also there have been a few occasions when she comes off the screen and tries to feed the screener, (usually Sakima), but sometimes the spacing isn't there and it results in a turnover. Again, I really hope she tries to add a short pull up shot to her arsenal.

Finally, as I have mentioned I would be interested to know the bottom line on Naya's health. She is definitely an asset on the court, hope that as the season moves forward she will be able to give us more minutes. You would have to think that Charmin is limiting her to due to health issues based on the way she's been playing.

re: Puff HS 3pt% - her school didn't input stats into MaxPreps.

more than half of her shots are from 3 this year 33%. and 35% from the line(!!!)

wvitbear said:

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> 8. Next week is Teddy Bear toss. I vote they should play Teddy Bear Picnic song. How many agree?

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thanks for sharing, but this fool dint know the Picnic Song (guessing this is it), w/captions

Thanks C. J. I used to teach my preschoolers that song. i would do the chorus.

RedlessWardrobe said:

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And to re-visit another subject, so often on ball screens Lulu is being given free looks for a 10 foot pull up. She does convert at times off of screens by driving to the basket but that doesn't mean that opening is always there. Also there have been a few occasions when she comes off the screen and tries to feed the screener, (usually Sakima), but sometimes the spacing isn't there and it results in a turnover. Again, I really hope she tries to add a short pull up shot to her arsenal.

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If Smith isn't telling her, maybe Clarendon can tell her how successful that pull-up shot can be ...

wvitbear said:

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1. We have a new amle cheerleader/dance team member. For those who attend the games, last two years had a wonderful male dancer. He graduated. But we have a new member now. and he looks pretty good. What does everyone else think?

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I have no background to judge dancers but I really appreciate the contributions of everyone in our spirit groups.