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re: Shout out to Del Rosario
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:17 pm to DemTigers7
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:17 pm to DemTigers7
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Did we watch the same game? She stood underneath the glass on D and did not fight for rebounds. The SC center was dominating down there. On offense, she would stand at the stop of the key (was a play call, I know), but its because they just want her out of the space to make room for other players. Essentially down a player on offense and a liability on D.
I understand what you are saying, because there were a few times that I saw her not working to get in position for rebounds, and she offers almost nothing offensively, but she did make some good defensive plays, so I think your take is a little harsh. I know she did get credit for 7 rebounds, but it didn’t seem like she got that many. I know she is capable of more. I have seen improvement, so there is hope for a lot more in the future.
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:38 pm to DemTigers7
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Did we watch the same game?
You didn't watch the whole game. Del Rosario totally affected South Carolina's inside players in the first half. She forced them to alter shots and she did a good job rebounding.
She's better defensively right now, and they missed Reese in the final 4 minutes because Del Rosario isn't there yet offensively. But being she's just a freshman on the college level, she has room for her offensive game to get better.
She gave them quality minutes last night, and she has steadily gotten more playing time. She's a good depth piece right now, which is important because they don't have much depth anywhere else.
The bench player that was disappointing in the few minutes she got last night was Poa, which is why ended up not playing much.
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:46 pm to Domeskeller
I was blown away by her play last night compared to early in the season. By this time next year, she will be a force.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:47 pm to lsursb
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She is getting better every game. As Flau'jae said "she's a big ole teddy bear and she needs to get mean". Aneesa mentioned that she would sometimes cry during practice because she is not used to the toughness and being "mean" on the court. She has tremendous upside. Can't wait to see her develop.
It appears to me she is impoving as well. 7 boards & 3 blocks in 16-17 minutes against So. Carolina is respectable.
Interesting to hear the comments from her teammates about her being gentle. On top of developing a mean streak, I'm hoping she continues to improve with footwork & movement. She plays a bit upright.
Bottom line: she's improving and providing good minutes as a freshman. If she continues improving her athleticism and presence on the court, she should become a really solid contributor over the next couple years.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 1:00 pm to BadaBingBadaBoom
She just needs a little more "Bronx" in her game.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 1:28 pm to Amadeo
ADR played well in her time playing last night. She has shown steady improvement all season.
I expect ADR will be a bigtime player for LSU in the next 2-3 seasons. And she is already helping us now.
I expect ADR will be a bigtime player for LSU in the next 2-3 seasons. And she is already helping us now.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 1:37 pm to GeorgeWest
She is definitely the most improved player from the beginning of the year until now. I look for continued improvement,. Hopefully her buddy Velez will improve going forward, we really need a true point guard. 
Posted on 1/26/24 at 6:40 pm to mdomingue
Yes rebounding was good. But her defense was slow, didn't move very well. She scored a whopping 2 points the whole game. We need her to score 6-8 points when she is in 15 minutes or more. We really needed her to score the last 4 minutes when Angel fouled out.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 7:19 pm to LSUVT
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Yes rebounding was good. But her defense was slow, didn't move very well. She scored a whopping 2 points the whole game. We need her to score 6-8 points when she is in 15 minutes or more. We really needed her to score the last 4 minutes when Angel fouled out.
She is playing the #1 team in the country and the deepest/most talented post depth in the country. SC is as tough as its going to get for Rosario. She will take it and learn. Flaujae disappeared in this type of game last year and she got better from it. Rosario will do the same.
Was she realistically ready to guard a 6'7 Cardoso who is a senior? No, she had some struggles but she did do some good things. She doesn't score as well because they also never attempt to pass her the ball or attempt to get her involved on offense. The entire last 4 minutes of the game was HVL and MK jacking up shots and Morrow/Flaujae/ADR were not involved.
Some of y'all are being overly critical of a true freshmen vs the #1 team in the land, who happens to still be pretty raw and developing. Go watch her during the summer and now. She will look dramatically different come next season but for now Rosario is playing well enough to actually be productive in minutes off the bench. We aren't getting anything else from anyone on the bench. Its the guard depth which is the biggest issue.
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 7:37 pm to BadaBingBadaBoom
Didn’t she have surgery or something in the off season or
Miss time her Sr year or something like that?
Miss time her Sr year or something like that?
Posted on 1/27/24 at 1:06 am to lsursb
Two words: Sylvia Fowles. In Syl’s early times at LSU, it was said that she was “too nice” on the court. She had to learn to get tougher, ( in part because she is in fact a fantastic sweet person.) When she toughened up, she brought “beast mode” to the court. What a force to be reckoned with. And look at her LSU, professional and Olympic career. Here’s hoping the same is happening with Del Rosario.
Posted on 1/27/24 at 6:42 am to Tigerbait357
I am speaking the truth about her skills. Let's take our p&g glasses off. She is not playing like the #6/#7 player in the country from last year. She is tall and big body, but just not aggressive around the rim, have not seen it all year, we watched every game. And she is not a scorer. When Kim puts her in, it's for rebounding, which takes away much needed scoring. Just like when Poa goes in, we take away scoring. No one on the bench is a scorer.
Yes, "she is just a freshman", but look at the other top ranked freshmen around the country who are playing lights out, Williams, Watkins, Hidalgo, etc. Since you mentioned Flaujae as a freshman, she played lights out last year and was SEC freshman of the year. She was ranked lower at #26, but played like the top freshman.
Flaujae and Aneesah describe Rosario at post-press conference as Big Teddy Bear/Big Baby and too nice, pleading for her to be flat out mean. Angel harps on her all the time about playing more aggressive. Even Kim said multiple times she wants her to play like a mack truck and not a Kia. Aneesah said that Rosario cries during practices. WTH? Who the heck cries during practices? I'm just not sold on her yet that she will be the aggressive, top scoring player we will need when Angel leaves. I really hope I am proven wrong. But I have a feeling Kim is going into the transfer portal to get a big, tall post player, Angel-type aggressive rebounder and top scorer in the spring. Let's see what happens.
Yes, "she is just a freshman", but look at the other top ranked freshmen around the country who are playing lights out, Williams, Watkins, Hidalgo, etc. Since you mentioned Flaujae as a freshman, she played lights out last year and was SEC freshman of the year. She was ranked lower at #26, but played like the top freshman.
Flaujae and Aneesah describe Rosario at post-press conference as Big Teddy Bear/Big Baby and too nice, pleading for her to be flat out mean. Angel harps on her all the time about playing more aggressive. Even Kim said multiple times she wants her to play like a mack truck and not a Kia. Aneesah said that Rosario cries during practices. WTH? Who the heck cries during practices? I'm just not sold on her yet that she will be the aggressive, top scoring player we will need when Angel leaves. I really hope I am proven wrong. But I have a feeling Kim is going into the transfer portal to get a big, tall post player, Angel-type aggressive rebounder and top scorer in the spring. Let's see what happens.
This post was edited on 1/27/24 at 8:21 am
Posted on 1/27/24 at 8:34 am to DemTigers7
quote:you watched the same game my wife did. The one they abused wasn’t Del Rosario
Did we watch the same game? She stood underneath the glass on D and did not fight for rebounds.
Del Rosario held her own most of the time
Posted on 1/27/24 at 8:58 am to LSUVT
She hasn't set the world on fire, but did fine in this game. She appeared to be physically strong to me. Didn't get pushed around by the SC monster. I think this game might be a catapult for better play from her.
One consideration on her is that she is practicing against 2 of the best rebounders in the country. That would affect the confidence of many freshman. I think she will be a good player for us. She, Williams, and Johnson are a good group to build around.
One consideration on her is that she is practicing against 2 of the best rebounders in the country. That would affect the confidence of many freshman. I think she will be a good player for us. She, Williams, and Johnson are a good group to build around.
Posted on 1/27/24 at 11:43 am to BadaBingBadaBoom
I have been very impressed with her progress over this season. The coaches are clearly pushing her hard. Flaujae said post game something about the teammates picking her up when she would break down and cry. She has taken major leaps forward this year and will be proud when she looks back over that progress.
Posted on 1/27/24 at 3:53 pm to BadaBingBadaBoom
By tournament time she will be a notable weapon. This year, not next.
You can see the improvement that CKM has provided each player on the team.
You can see the improvement that CKM has provided each player on the team.
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