Nika is the spark plug for this team. When she’s in the game, the rest of the team steps up their effort trying to match hers. I believe she’s the shortest player on the team, yet she had 8 rebounds last night!!! That’s 100% effort and an unwillingness to lose. Love watching this kid!
She has a fire that burns into the hearts of her teammates. She does not like to lose, and she will give every effort to win. The others do their thing, but Nika will bring the defense. Lets go Huskies !
Nika is an amazing defender. The way she brings defense, offense, and strength to her team shows on how great a player she’s going to become along the way.
UConn has been battle-tested in this particular tournament, UCF, then NC State. I think they gained the confidence to be able to win close games when they beat Depaul the first time with a layup by Caroline Ducharme, "playground Paige" hadn't returned yet.
Have yet, in this tournament, to comprehend why Geno isn't playing her more?!? She was D player of the year, she hustles, gets rebounds, steals, ok maybe not great shooter but he has those so PLAY HER!
I wouldn't say she's not a great shooter. I would say she is a reluctant 3 & D shooter. When she does shoot the 3 ball, it's usually high percentage. She just doesn't generally look for her shot when there are so many other good shooters around her.
