Iowa State's quest for a second straight Big 12 Tournament title ends in a 70-53 loss to Texas

[The Rob Gray]

Iowa State's quest for a second straight Big 12 Tournament title ends in a 70-53 loss to Texas

Mar 12, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Emily Ryan (11) brings the ball up the court around Texas Longhorns guard Shay Holle (10) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Iowa State followed last season

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[Cycsk]

It seemed like Booker wasn't even paying attention to the defense. She had spots on the floor that she wanted, so she went to those spots and made shots.

 

[TrailCy]

You can't go essentially 10 minutes without a basket and expect to win.

 

[Cyfan1965]

It just felt like Texas could push shove hack and body us off the ball anywhere and everywhere. It was officiated like a mens game for what they let go. NCAA won't be any harder physically than that was. Great team great kids LFG!

 

[BoxsterCy]

It seemed like Booker wasn't even paying attention to the defense. She had spots on the floor that she wanted, so she went to those spots and made shots.

If Booker shot as much as USC's JuJu Watkins she'd be averaging 30 a game. She has the prettiest pull up jumper in WBB. Only somebody that good could have beaten out the awesome Audi Crooks for Freshman of the Year. I'll bet coaches pick Crooks as POY in their pre-season poll for 2024-25.

 

[mred]

I'll bet coaches pick Crooks as POY in their pre-season poll for 2024-25.

Me: brief confusion, followed by realization Texas will be in the SEC.

 

[Cycsk]

If Booker shot as much as USC's JuJu Watkins she'd be averaging 30 a game. She has the prettiest pull up jumper in WBB. Only somebody that good could have beaten out the awesome Audi Crooks for Freshman of the Year. I'll bet coaches pick Crooks as POY in their pre-season poll for 2024-25.

I didn't think it was "pretty," but Booker shoots with a quick release and consistent body positioning. She knows the shots she wants and knows how to make them. It was like we weren't even covering her on many of her shots. We usually were. It just didn't matter.

 

[acoustimac]

If Booker shot as much as USC's JuJu Watkins she'd be averaging 30 a game. She has the prettiest pull up jumper in WBB. Only somebody that good could have beaten out the awesome Audi Crooks for Freshman of the Year. I'll bet coaches pick Crooks as POY in their pre-season poll for 2024-25.

I agree. Booker has one sweet jump shot. Of course she got to those sometimes just by pushing AJ out of the way

 

[Cycsk]

What the heck with the back-to-back offensive fouls? Were either truly fouls? Those calls were just terribly deflating.