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On offense, you have to get around/past the defender or step back for some distance. Therefore, on defense, key is to stay between the basket and the offensive player (ball-handlers especially, but all of them really). Second, is to stay close, so the potential shooter can't get space. Third is to use your hands to be around the ball, poking prodding, and grabbing eventually. These rules apply for guarding at half-court or under the basket. Even when you aren't directly in front of a ball-handler, being near and ready to block a shot can be very effective. Some of the absolute best blocks are from the side, by a player who wasn't the primary defender. Often the offensive player gets a narrow focus and doesn't realize someone else is close or coming up from behind. Thus, first practice shadowing someone (stay near from any side), staying between the basket and them, keeping closer without fouling, and finally, active hands ready to tap the ball away (for any reason). You can even consider a "block" as just another successful ball tap the way Claw steals a ball-handler's "ownership" of the ball. Each of these is a separate skill, so learning them in sequence can be effective.

A big thank you to Ry & Phil. I found a suspicious looking package in my mailbox Saturday. It wasn't from "Mike Lindell", the Pillow Guy. It was from Ry & Phil, the "Listen Up" guys. Thanks.

I watched the Dayton game from last year last night. My heart sank when I saw all the talent UConn had that wound up injured and out for the season. I really hope this year is an injury free year. Just once I would like to see Paige and Azzi play together at full strength. Peace, Fellas.

We need a team in the NBA now

Don't forget Notre Dame 🤦🏾‍♂️

Paige maybe in the National Player of the Year conversation, but she has some competition.

Can’t wait for the season to start! Aubrey isn’t spoken enough about. She’s one of my favs 🙌🏾

Thanks Phil & Ry for the update. So excited for upcoming season.

Can't wait for next season!!!

Phil, are you giving KK her NIL payments ? After all, you're using her for your intro's.

Not much going on with the program right now. I would like to hear some more recruitment news. I am worried about life after Paige.

Go UConn Huskies!!

Yes Phil! Diana Taurasi is #1 especially here in Connecticut...she was out there kick'n ass before any other female college basketball player. We love DIANA!!!! We are so lucky to still be able to watch her and to hear her spicy quips!

Geno with a deep roster? He hasn't done that since 2016...he looks for reason why he won't play the bench and then overplays the starters then when injuries happen he wonders why the bench can't step up!! Classic Geno of the last 8 years!!

30 cycles around the Sun is a great age to be, young Man. Happy Birthday! DT was and is a force to be reconned with. I do not always agree with her methods, but her greatness is undeniable. Congrats to her. Have a safe trip, Phil. Peace!

Happy Birthday, Phil. At 30, I’ve got 52 years and a month on you, so don’t complain too much now. Great show you and Ryan have going. I love KK, so keep her on the tape.

Happy Bday Phil.

Happy birthday, Phil. 🎊🎉

Happy birthday, wait till 50, you will feel it 100% more then!

Happy Birthday Phil

Happy birthday 🎉🎉

Happy Birthday Phil 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Happy birthday, Phil 🎉

Happy birthday Phil🎉

Happy B day, I betcha won't be wearing that sock on your head down south, Lol. It is 109 where I am at today also.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Phi 🎉

Gentlemen. To begin, you two are awesome! I am a 67 year old UCONN Women’s baseball fanatic beginning with me attending a women’s game in the old field house. What seriously excites me for the 2024-2025 is what Geno will employ with their full court press defense. It’s been so long since they’ve been able to employ this because of their lack of depth. For many years it was their signature defense that crushed opponents. It’s not a defense that is unfair to use against inferior opponents but using it all-year round will prepare them for the Notre Dames, the USCs and even the South Carolina Women. How will Geno give minutes to 12 healthy players? The suffocating full court defense will help Geno alleviate the minutes “problem” because of the need to give players rest. Paige can get her 27 minutes, the other 4 starters can get 22 minutes, the first five off the bench can get 15 minutes and the 10th and 11th women can get 5 minutes (for a total of 200 minutes). The best part for us fans will be to witness the physicality of these amazing women and to enjoy more fast breaking offense. I can’t wait! Kirk Peters

Gentlemen. To begin, you two are awesome! I am a 67 year old UCONN Women’s baseball fanatic beginning with me attending a women’s game in the old field house. What seriously excites me for the 2024-2025 is what Geno will employ with their full court press defense. It’s been so long since they’ve been able to employ this because of their lack of depth. For many years it was their signature defense that crushed opponents. It’s not a defense that is unfair to use against inferior opponents but using it all-year round will prepare them for the Notre Dames, the USCs and even the South Carolina Women. How will Geno give minutes to 12 healthy players? The suffocating full court defense will help Geno alleviate the minutes “problem” because of the need to give players rest. Paige can get her 27 minutes, the other 4 starters can get 22 minutes, the first five off the bench can get 15 minutes and the 10th and 11th women can get 5 minutes (for a total of 200 minutes). The best part for us fans will be to witness the physicality of these amazing women and to enjoy more fast breaking offense. I can’t wait! Kirk Peters 1:33

Got a question for Phil and Rye and Kk Arnold .This question is about Paige If flag football was an Olympic sport and she played on the Olympic basketball team also will she play both if eligible?

Congrats to Maya. Very impressive! Peace!

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She certainly belongs on the list. I think Stewy is a better basketball player. I bet they ignored Portia Woodman, who dominated women's Rugby for decades.

Congratulations Maya 🎉

Well deserved, congratulations to Maya. 🤾‍♀️

Thanks Phil & Ry, for presenting the "Listen Up" channel. I have followed UCONN women's basketball beginning with coach Geno's & coach Chris Dailey's first year. I remember all 4 years Maya Moore played at UCONN.

This is huge. Congrats to Maya Moore. She deserves this not only from her on the court accomplishments, but also for being the superb human being she is. The world needs more Maya Moore's.

Maya Moore decided in 10th grade that she was going to UCONN! And, the number of points she scored at the end of her college career was the highest of all female players UNTIL Caitlin Clark graduated and topped Maya's number. One snowy day, my husband and I drove to Providence (not too far from CT) because UCONN was playing in a small facility so we could be up close to watch. Well, we sat in the first row on wooden gymnasium seats! We were right up close watching Maya and the rest of the team warm up and eventually play and win the game. It was slipping and sliding in the snow back to the hotel, but what a night. There is no one like Maya Moore OR Diana or Sue Bird! I know. There are just too many "GREATS" that have played at UCONN and that tradition continues to this day including Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong. Life is good in Connecticut!

Along with what Jason said, I'm still concerned with Caroline. You don't hear much about her.

Well I don't need Geno to tell me CC is being targeted as I'm not BLIND! Even one of the veteran player's (sorry I forgot her name) said when you come in as the # 1 draft pick you are going to have a lot of eyes and attention on you. What she said makes perfect sense. But there have been some totally flagrant fouls that were totally unwarranted! But I have to confess I do find it entertaining watching the girls play Hard Ball with one another just as long as no one gets seriously injured!

😅Geno will employ his tenacious defense if most of this squad stays healthy.

We could have used one more big, but overall I’m really excited for next year!

A solid B+ , for recruits. They got #1 Sarah. #7 Ziebell, & #11 Cheli. Add Jana and Chen. I'm satisfied. Especially with another Big, albeit a project at center (Gandy) next year along with Kelis. They will be undefeated in the Big East. It will be better when Dudd retires off into the sunset. No more taking up spaces like DeUseless did last three years. Ines was nice in her limited role. Too bad she got the shaft.

I'm VERY curious to see Ayanna Patterson. She's a junior and has played a total of what... 4 career games? I'm hoping she can make a bigger impact than we expect. So many question marks for this team but I'm so excited to see what they look like. They are due for a healthy season

Let me sum it up - they are stacked with guards, but better be able to be big, tall, and physical underneath or they’re toast.

Biggest move is paige coming back she unites people

You gave Maggie facetime but how about a link to the article you keep quoting?

B- it is my feeling that the UConn admin have been handcuffed with the returning veteran players that are injured. Because of the uncertainty, it is very possible that Geno and company will have to put together a piecemeal plan in the first half of the season. Too many unknowns. Peace!

The only thing that would’ve made this a perfect off-season is if beers had also come