People keep overblowing that Iowa game. Raven actually played a good offensive game. She went 5/11 from the field and 3/6 from 3. The best thing thst could have happened for Iowa is that she didn't see Caitlin wave her off. Usually when she feels disrespected her game rises even more. The game against UConn is a perfect example of this.
This video is a testimony of Raven's revenge tour and her leadership in helping South Carolina to a historical undefeated championship season. Thanks for the great work Quita for the APOTI. Keep up your great work. Your channel is amazing.
As usual, your analysis was thorough and informative. That's a given. What struck me was the level-up in video production value I hadn't noticed until this video. I love the video clips (moar, pleez!) interpersed with still-pics with nice graphics & fonts that introduce each talking point. Great job. Your time & effort paid off, imo.
You hit the nail on the head, Raven does everything well except for her shooting... reminds me a bit of Angel, she also does a lot of things right but is missing a Jumpshot, which would elevate her game. I think Raven is gonna get better with time though.
That was not only an amazing breakdown, but it was identical to how I see it. The only thing I would add is that while Raven is fast dribbling in a straight line, she does not possess that shake and bake or an effective crossover. Thanks for honoring my request. You are definitely a woman of your word. I think doing a player profile on a somewhat regular basis *would add value to your channel,* especially during the off season. People love hearing about their favorite players and teams. Again, thanks! 😇 †
Thank you for requesting the video, and reminding me along the way! I will seriously consider doing player profiles more often, this one took a while but for me it was educational to go back and analyze her play
Johnson reminds me of Crystal Dangerfield when Crystal was at UConn. Crystal was a floor general, could pass etc. However i would find myself yelling at my tv during the games "shoot Crystal SHOOT." This went on for her four years as a Husky. She was drafted by the Lynx's became rookie of the year and subsequently treated a few times. Now she is with the Wings, shooting the three with a nice pull up jumper. What a turnaround. Perhaps Johnson can develop into a confident shooter before leaving the Gamecocks. I would like for you to do a video on UConn's Aubrey Griffin ...
Now the Dangerfield comparison is super interesting 🤔 I really appreciate you bringing that up because they are a bit similar, especially when she was with UCONN. I really like the player Crystal has become, she is truly a well rounded pg
They got Te-Hina Pao Pao from my Oregon Ducks. She shot 42% from 3 on about 6 attempts. She’s a Junior with a ton of experience. Scored 13 points a game. This will give Raven some time to develop and get comfortable from three but you’re right she’s gonna need that shot if she wants to go to the league.
First, I'm a Gamecock so I trust Dawn Staley. Second, I definitely agree with you that Raven is a solid player. Given it's still (kind of) her first year really playing in NCAA, it's ok. She maybe just not mentally ready. She saw all the amazing shots Zia and Henny made. But is Raven ready to shine? I didn't think so last year. I believe she has the ability to be amazing. Hopefully she's mentally prepared and I am excited for this new season!
What happened last year will not happen again this year. Raven is an excellent point guard and player. With the addition of Paopao, Tessa and Malaysia, no team will get away with what Iowa did.
I think Raven wasn’t confident coming back from her injury. That could really traumatize someone and takes time. I think this season will be different. It’s more mental than anything. She got waived off because that the play wasn’t for her to shoot. I mean you have to listen to your coach, right? So that’s Dawn’s fault honestly and not on Raven. She eventually gave her the green light and she made her 3s in that game. All the other games, she might’ve put up 2-3 3s a game which could be why her FG% is low. I could see if she put up 7-8 and only make 1-2 that’s a different story. But she was barely putting them up bc we all know Dawn ran her offense through the bigs. But in an interview Dawn did mention that it taught her to coach different so you can expect more shooting from her guards this season. With everyone talking about the wave off, Raven mentioned she didn’t see it bc as I said she was focused on running the offense that Dawn told her to. She wasn’t focused on shooting but she did say she couldn’t stop watching the film and Dawn had to tell her to turn it off. Raven will turn a different dial this season. There won’t be anymore disrespect.
Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see Raven shoot more this year. Yea a part of her overall hesitation in shooting was because of the offense they run but having her become more of an outside threat overall will help South Carolinas offense. Glad Dawn is thinking about that. I for sure am rooting for Raven and hope to make a video about her epic season this year
Raven wasn't confident because she knows she can't shoot. She was confident enough to make the FIBA squad, but her shooting remained the same. How can we blame her shooting woes on the injury but say she is great at defense, passing and slashing in the lane. Those skills all require a lot more starting, stopping, twisting and turning than shooting a wide opened set shot. Additionally, her injury wouldn't explain her 65% freethrow percentage, which is not good for a starting point guard. As Quita said, she is just a solid player, nothing more nothing less. It wasn't just the Iowa game according to her stats. She played in 35 other games besides that one, but her average is still only 4.0 points. We're not just talking about her taking a lot of shots; we're talking about her only making 36% of the shots she does take and only 24% from three. We can't blame coach Staley either because Henny and Zia always had the green light because they could shoot. Again, Iowa was only one game. Why did she miss all of her threes in 13 other games and go scoreless all together in 8 more? Too many excuses. †
@@Okayyouwin It's impossible for her to prove me wrong because she can't come back and change history. Everything I've said is either current or has already happened. It's verifiable facts. I'm not talking about what she will become; I'm only talking about what she is now. So how can that ever be proven wrong? The only ones that have been proven wrong are those who said she was elite. The only ones that can be proven wrong in the future are either those who say she will be elite or those who say she won't. I'm not predicting either way, I'm willing to wait and see. But answer this, is she currently a good shooter? †
Off topic but do you think that Jewel will leave Seattle and go home to Chicago as a free agent or stay and help develop Seattle. Maybe do a video when the playoffs a set what the bottom four teams need for next season.
I believe Reven Johnson is going to explode this season. She had a injuries that was devastating to anyone. But this season is going to be her comeback season. Get ready NCAA.
Quita it's not that RAVEN can't shoot it is she wasn't really required to shoot. However, I do agree having more confidence in shooting would put her as an elite point guard I'm sure she is working on.
Quota, Quita, Quita… way off here. It seems like you’ve never really seen her play. The Iowa game was one thing, but even in that game she proved she was more than “solid”. I think you got so caught up in the whole “embarrassment” of the Caitlyn Clark thing that you forgot who she plays for. No one - I repeat - NO ONE is just going to jack up a 3 until Dawn says it’s ok to. And even so, she shot 50% from 3 after Dawn gave her the green light. That hesitance had nothing to do with her ability. Where in the world do you come up with she can’t shoot?? If you’re looking at percentages for last season, just stop. You said yourself; it was her freshman season. Percentages are gonna be low ‘(except if your name is Paige Bueckers). Check out Caitlyn Clark’s freshman stats. Average to below average. Johnson knows her coach enough to know you do exactly what she tells you to, if you want to stay on the floor. Period. Nothing to see there. If you had actually watched her consistently, you would know that SC’s offense always took 2 steps forward whenever she stepped into the lineup. She is a catalyst - a spark plug, who can dish it out or score. The only fear she has is if she misses will she get benched. She won’t be thinking that next season. In the UConn game, there were 3 players who made the major contributions to secure that win. They were Kamila, Aliyah, and Raven. You must have missed that game. Dawn had to bench Fletcher in favor of Johnson because the energy was so much better with Raven on the floor. I love your content - don’t get me wrong. This feels like you did this from memory instead of really taking a deep dive. Remember who had the deepest team in college basketball last season. Raven moved ahead of a lot of talented players (including Chloe Kitts, who has superstar potential). Johnson has intangibles that make her devastating to opponents. I wanted her to sit down so bad when SC played my Huskies. She is a legit problem. You missed on this one.
I appreciate your feedback, this is why I love making videos because it gives me the opportunity to hear what folks have to say and discuss. I only put significant focus on the Iowa game because I thought it was one that most folks remember. But my thoughts are based on various games from last season as well as her play on the AmeriCup team. I guess we have a different definition of solid, I don’t think calling a player solid is a bad thing at all, to me it’s a compliment and shows how much promise she has as a sophomore. She is a really good passer/facilitator and can play defense, she just hasn’t proven that she can shoot consistently from outside the paint. If she improves on that she will be unstoppable because she is good on everything else.
Alan, Alan, Alan!You need to get your emotions under control, my man. Is it really that serious? Quita's critique was spot on. Calling Raven solid was the highest compliment she could possibly hope for. When you look at her numbers, it may have even been a bit too generous. She is ranked *2,170* in scoring with 4.2 points per outing, while shooting a dismal 36% from the field and 24% from three. As a starting point guard, she only shoots 65% from the charity stripe which is also embarrassing. In *thirteen (13)* games, she missed all of her threes, and in *eight (8)* games, she didn't score at all. She is number *203* in assists at 3.2. Her average of 1.1 steals, is wiped out by her 1.4 turnovers. That puts her in the red, and she is deserving of an overdraft fee. She played in 36 games and only reached double digits three times. Anyone who thinks she is deserving to be called anything higher than solid are suffering from the worse deception there is, *self deception.* Smh 0:47 0:47
I would agree with your assessment until proven wrong. Last year she had a funky/hitch in her jump shot that limits her consistency. I need her to increase her free throw percentage also, can't stand PG who can't knock down gimmie balls.
Hi Quita, you'll get no argument from me or Caitlyn Clark for that matter. Raven Johnson's shot is suspect especially from 3. She's fast enough, but not very crafty with the handles. She's solid enough to play Div 1 for an elite program, (and thats noteworthy) but obviously needs improvement in areas. To my mind, its too soon to talk much about her WNBA prospects, but not too soon for her to start working on shot in offseason. Comparatively, Veronica Burton (Dallas Wings) noted defender, not a great shooter at all. Soph season in the W... Taylor Robinson (Okla sooners) considered great shooter; CaitlynClark level, but didnt earn her way into the W. so who knows.
To me, if I'm being honest, she had a horrible NCAA tournament.. I am a huge SC fan but She wasn't even in the top one hundred in scoring in high school.. Quita, I completely agree with you.. I am not sold on her too..Quita, I'm sorry about my comments that i made the other day.. i do rock with you, and l❤ve your opinions.. they are neutral, unbiased, and above all, they are accurate.. I'm always looking forward to your videos..
Thanks for rocking with me! I really do appreciate you giving your honest thoughts on my topics. We are a community of independent thinkers so to me it’s totally fine and even encouraged for you guys to push back when you disagree with something I said. You guys really make this videos fun for me and I appreciate it 😀
Like you, I am a huge SC fan, but I have taken a lot of flack from fellow fans for saying the exact, and I do mean the exact same things that Quita said. So just to make sure it wasn't me, and without knowing what her opinion would be, I requested this critique. I knew that as you said, her opinion would be neutral, unbiased and accurate. She is the best. †
I guess everyone forgot she was coming off an injury that sidelined her so she was basically a rookie last season. This season is where the true judgement takes place being that it will be her team.
@@jeromesmith3968 Actually, most SC fans never stopped reminding us of it. You can only use the injury excuse for so long. It has very little to do with her shooting mechanics. She was confident and good enough to make the FIBA squad, but her outside game still looked the same. When the second game arrives this season, her injury will be two years old. She needs to at least average 9-12 points if she wants to be taken serious as a shooter. †
@@Mr..G the word you’re looking for is DEVELOPMENT!!! Dawn and Raven are aware of her weaknesses. Y’all kill me acting like she’s supposed to be some superstar immediately. Ty Harris and Henny needed some time to become complete offensive play makers. Raven is fine! She knows what needs to happen and she’s a great leader. With the team she will have surrounding her she doesn’t even need to score that much points. She’ll have shooters, wings, and posts to throw the ball to and she doesn’t lack confidence when she needs to score.
Caitlin was badass for THAT waive🙆♂️😂😂, I've always thought the reason Angel did that to her was retaliation for the waive towards Raven, since Angel & Raven are good friends off the court... man the season can't come soon enough!!
@@Okayyouwin I agree, I think it was it more of an Heat Of the Moment kinda thing, Caitlin was too locked in and feeling it... I don't even think she noticed what she did until after the game.
@@DrHook1 I think Yes & No, Caitlin is really a kind hearted person off the court, at least from what I see on interviews and her socials, also from her coach Lisa Bluder's mouth... I don't think she meant it in a disrespectful or demeaning way, Caitlin is a beast on the floor BUT I've never seen her do that to anyone else... that was the first time I saw her doing an opponent like that, hence why I think it wasn't intentional BUT then again!! you never know!! Maybe you're right, she felt that way about SC lol she wasn't scared of them but we won't know for sure until she addresses it I guess🤷♂️
@@siyanda_nyamela I hear you, but what she is off the court versus on the court are two totally different things. On the court is war. All's fair in love and war. I think it was good. It's not hate just good fun competitive jesting. Many of the great ones do it. Jordan and Bird did it all the time. She was intentional about not guarding her all night, so why wouldn't she be about the wave off. It was just an extension of her defense. I think Cheryl Miller, another great has her pegged. *In an interview with USA TODAY Sports, hall of famer Cheryl Miller said Iowa’s Caitlin Clark should have acknowledged LSU’s Angel Reese in the final minutes of the game when Reese tapped her ring finger and made the John Cena “You Can’t See Me’’ gesture. * *After the game, Clark, Iowa’s All-American guard, said she hadn’t seen Reese’s antics.* *“Oh, she saw it,’’ Miller said. “Trust me, she saw it. You can’t be a great passer and have that peripheral vision and not see Angel.’’* That's two on the court incidents involving her that she wasn't aware of. Lol The irony is, Raven Johnson claimed that she didn't see Caitlin's wave off either. I think ethics classes are in order for both young women. Lol †
it just seems that she lost all of her confidence. hopefully shes fully recovered and can do the things that make her great. accelerate, cut drive. and jump. being her old self will propel her confidence to shoot more
Raven let them get in her head. She could've stepped in and hit mid range. LSU made them pay for that type of "hope u miss" defense. Raven will get better but she can shoot. She has teammates who can help too.
Raven should have been the #1 overall HoopGurlz instead of Fudd. Fudd looks like a deer in headlights most of the time, and misses a ton of time injured. Let's not put the blame on Raven for not shooting threes. Brea Beal played one of her worst games both offensively and defensively. Boston was quadrupled and got phantom fouls called on her. Coach Staley made the calls, not Raven.
Lol. This so funny. Inability to shoot from 3. She was 3/6 from 3 pt land in that Iowa game. Raven will lead the country in Assists and 3pt shot is already good.
Sc goes as far as te-hina paopao takes them, because as good as i think kc will be. You need great guard play to take you to the promise land. As good as aliyah boston was, they don't win the natty without destanni henderson who they missed last year. Another intersting topic about raven is if her jumpshot doesn't inprove much when the season starts. Should she be on the floor in crunch time against great teams. When you will have milaysia and tessa,who great shooters, and will not be sag off by opponents. To go along with paopao. Something to watch fpr this season
I think your assessment is moderately inaccurate. Raven was practically in her first year playing coming off a horrible injury. That team lost ONE game last year…ONE! Nobody else can say that. And you make it sound like it was Raven’s fault. I’ll just say, WATCH HER WORK!
Thanks for the feedback. I did not mean to imply that the Iowa game was Raven’s fault, I don’t believe that at all, she just got exposed for her shooting, and so did the rest of South Carolina. It’s just that I was specifically asked to make a video about her so I didn’t focus on mistakes that other players have made. Raven is a good point guard right now, I think she can be even better once she develops her shot a bit more
I guess the only thing you heard was that she got waved off, which is typical of our fans. I guess you missed the part where she said Raven came back and hit most of her shots after that and had a good game. You must have also missed the part where she said Raven is a great passer and a good defensive player. Additionally, she pointed out that it was not just Raven who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn that night, but no one could from outside. What part of what you heard is not true. To say that she is solid with a 4 point average and 3 assist, while turning the ball over more times than she steals it is being generous. She is not an elite player. The injury excuse can only be used so much. On the day of their second game this season, the injury will be two years old.
What community? When in my opinion there's bias on this channel! There's more LSU love than anything on this channel you can just look at the videos in her catalog being that you suppose to know womens basketball let's be real there's maybe 4 or 5 teams who really have a chance to win it all and because LSU won the natty and have a so called super team they the only ones who get showed the most love wen you have uconn SC and maybe 1 or 2 teams that can beat them you know if angel Reese didn't implement a jump shot in her game they is not beating big teams like SC which I think gets no respect because boston and the rest left, it's never brought up that raven class was like a # 1 or 2 recruting class they returned everybody except 1 then they have this year's #2 recruiting class like that's not even being mentioned like gamecocks is still the queens of the sec until somebody stops that streak you are the 1 we need to be unbiased and tell the facts the media won't tell. We need truth not narratives
Thanks so much for your feedback! I hear you on the LSU stuff, a lot of that content was specific to all of the moves that were made this offseason. I tried to keep up with most things that were happening with some of the main contenders but unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with all the news enough to truly be inclusive of all NCAA teams. This RUclips stuff is a side hobby and I don't have a ton of time to make as many videos as I would like, so some videos while I want to do them I just might not have the time to do enough research to feel comfortable talking about it. I haven't made a video specifically about Angel Reese's play on the court, but yes I completely agree with you that she needs to develop a jump shot because right now she doesn't have it. I also think South Carolina is for sure a contender, I actually have a non-conference schedule video that I just recorded where I talk a bit about that. I want this channel to be a place where people learn something about players and teams that they didn't know, I also want this channel to be free from regurgitating things that commentators are already talking about. Do I always succeed at these things...no, but I can tell you this I do try my absolute best and hope that folks like you let me know your thoughts in the comments so I can improve. Yes, I have biases, we all do but I don't actually have a dog in the fight when it comes to the NCAA, I just want to watch good games, see players improve and cheer everyone on because at the end of the day I am interesting in the collective success of all women's basketball players.
@QuitaLovesSports I appreciate you responding to my comment because I know you are very knowledgeable on womens basketball that's why I hold you to a different standard and I know you are very busy to not keep up with all the news but I respect the time you put in to giving your fans True womens basketball content my queen I'm just venting but I'm 1 that looks forward to your future content
@@Ashyknuckles-we2tq I appreciate you for letting me know your thoughts, this for sure is a place where you can vent without getting attacked. Thanks for being a part of the community!
Raven was put in an awful position. Fletcher should've been benched for starting the game with an awful airball. Staley should've let Raven play her style, which is a driving slashing point guard. She absolutely can shoot 3s!!! Lol but her bread and butter is the driving slashing style. She needs to shoot her mid range jumpers then she can settle into her 3 pt shooting. She made 3s... but her confidence was shot in that game. Raven tried but, but she should've been given the green light from the jump.
Your take is quite hilarious to say the least. Kierra Fletcher only played 4 minutes, but since she missed her only shot, you think she should have been benched sooner although Raven, Beal and Saxton missed their first two attempts. Lol You seem to think Fletcher's missed shot 47 seconds into the game is the reason they lost. Like I said, hilarious. Coach Staley didn't put Raven in an awful position either. She did not prohibit her from slashing or driving the lane, and she never does with any of her players. Who told you that? Zia penetrated often and was quite successful. Raven couldn't drive because Clark was already in the lane. She dared her to hit a three or midrange. If that's part of Raven's game, it sure hasn't benefited the team much considering her 4 point average. You say she can shoot the three; I will agree. However, the problem isn't her shooting the three, it's her not making them. If her confidence was shaken, it was her own fault. She can't shoot!
Dawn doesn’t want her to feel comfortable until she has time to develop. Raven has the best coaching staff helping her understand her game and develop her weaknesses. If Raven was at LSU, she would have no chance to develop because they don’t do that there. At USC, they know what they have and will make it their mission to develop her for the W. That is what they do.
I agree with your analysis but do think Raven has a chance to breakout this season and make first team all-sec and a second team all-American.
I could totally see her having a breakout year, I’m rooting for her
People keep overblowing that Iowa game. Raven actually played a good offensive game. She went 5/11 from the field and 3/6 from 3.
The best thing thst could have happened for Iowa is that she didn't see Caitlin wave her off. Usually when she feels disrespected her game rises even more. The game against UConn is a perfect example of this.
Love coming back to this video now that Raven’s revenge year is in full swing! 🎉🎉🎉
This video is a testimony of Raven's revenge tour and her leadership in helping South Carolina to a historical undefeated championship season. Thanks for the great work Quita for the APOTI. Keep up your great work. Your channel is amazing.
As usual, your analysis was thorough and informative. That's a given. What struck me was the level-up in video production value I hadn't noticed until this video. I love the video clips (moar, pleez!) interpersed with still-pics with nice graphics & fonts that introduce each talking point. Great job. Your time & effort paid off, imo.
Thank you so much! I’m really trying to up my visual game, takes a bunch of time but I’m glad it’s appreciated
You hit the nail on the head, Raven does everything well except for her shooting... reminds me a bit of Angel, she also does a lot of things right but is missing a Jumpshot, which would elevate her game. I think Raven is gonna get better with time though.
Yea for sure Raven is going to get better over time. She’s good right now but will be great once she gets a consistent shot
Raven will be one of the top point guard in the country this year ....
I hope so, she has a boat load of potential
Facts!
That was not only an amazing breakdown, but it was identical to how I see it. The only thing I would add is that while Raven is fast dribbling in a straight line, she does not possess that shake and bake or an effective crossover. Thanks for honoring my request. You are definitely a woman of your word. I think doing a player profile on a somewhat regular basis *would add value to your channel,* especially during the off season. People love hearing about their favorite players and teams. Again, thanks! 😇 †
Thank you for requesting the video, and reminding me along the way!
I will seriously consider doing player profiles more often, this one took a while but for me it was educational to go back and analyze her play
It would be nice if you covered Tennessee, and what we can expect from them next season. great content.
Will do!
Not sure if you saw but here is the Tennessee video:
ruclips.net/video/abOy63BrAzw/видео.htmlsi=o0ow-vQSbvUtuMc7
You was 100% on point about Raven 3 point shooting, but hopefully she has improved during the off-season, and have a fantastic 2023-2024 season.
i like raven but didn’t watch her much since i’m a new wbb fan. will be looking out for her this year
She’s a fun player to watch, especially her passing
didn’t know she was from the A! i watched her highschool highlights she was tough
Well-spoken commentary as a sidenote from what I've heard: she's working to improve that aspect of her game.
That’s great to hear, if she improves on her shooting I could totally see her absolutely dominating
Johnson reminds me of Crystal Dangerfield when Crystal was at UConn. Crystal was a floor general, could pass etc. However i would find myself yelling at my tv during the games "shoot Crystal SHOOT." This went on for her four years as a Husky. She was drafted by the Lynx's became rookie of the year and subsequently treated a few times. Now she is with the Wings, shooting the three with a nice pull up jumper. What a turnaround. Perhaps Johnson can develop into a confident shooter before leaving the Gamecocks. I would like for you to do a video on UConn's Aubrey Griffin ...
Now the Dangerfield comparison is super interesting 🤔 I really appreciate you bringing that up because they are a bit similar, especially when she was with UCONN.
I really like the player Crystal has become, she is truly a well rounded pg
Dangerfield shot the three ball way better than Raven Johnson. Dangerfield had deep range from three
They got Te-Hina Pao Pao from my Oregon Ducks. She shot 42% from 3 on about 6 attempts. She’s a Junior with a ton of experience. Scored 13 points a game. This will give Raven some time to develop and get comfortable from three but you’re right she’s gonna need that shot if she wants to go to the league.
I think she’ll have a breakout season this year though. She’s got the reigns and will have the minutes to prove herself and improve her game.
First, I'm a Gamecock so I trust Dawn Staley.
Second, I definitely agree with you that Raven is a solid player. Given it's still (kind of) her first year really playing in NCAA, it's ok. She maybe just not mentally ready. She saw all the amazing shots Zia and Henny made. But is Raven ready to shine? I didn't think so last year. I believe she has the ability to be amazing. Hopefully she's mentally prepared and I am excited for this new season!
What happened last year will not happen again this year. Raven is an excellent point guard and player. With the addition of Paopao, Tessa and Malaysia, no team will get away with what Iowa did.
Or could break down South Carolinas roster and each players roll, and who do u think will start and leave for the W.
I think Raven wasn’t confident coming back from her injury. That could really traumatize someone and takes time. I think this season will be different. It’s more mental than anything. She got waived off because that the play wasn’t for her to shoot. I mean you have to listen to your coach, right? So that’s Dawn’s fault honestly and not on Raven. She eventually gave her the green light and she made her 3s in that game. All the other games, she might’ve put up 2-3 3s a game which could be why her FG% is low. I could see if she put up 7-8 and only make 1-2 that’s a different story. But she was barely putting them up bc we all know Dawn ran her offense through the bigs. But in an interview Dawn did mention that it taught her to coach different so you can expect more shooting from her guards this season. With everyone talking about the wave off, Raven mentioned she didn’t see it bc as I said she was focused on running the offense that Dawn told her to. She wasn’t focused on shooting but she did say she couldn’t stop watching the film and Dawn had to tell her to turn it off. Raven will turn a different dial this season. There won’t be anymore disrespect.
Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see Raven shoot more this year. Yea a part of her overall hesitation in shooting was because of the offense they run but having her become more of an outside threat overall will help South Carolinas offense. Glad Dawn is thinking about that.
I for sure am rooting for Raven and hope to make a video about her epic season this year
Raven wasn't confident because she knows she can't shoot. She was confident enough to make the FIBA squad, but her shooting remained the same. How can we blame her shooting woes on the injury but say she is great at defense, passing and slashing in the lane. Those skills all require a lot more starting, stopping, twisting and turning than shooting a wide opened set shot. Additionally, her injury wouldn't explain her 65% freethrow percentage, which is not good for a starting point guard.
As Quita said, she is just a solid player, nothing more nothing less. It wasn't just the Iowa game according to her stats. She played in 35 other games besides that one, but her average is still only 4.0 points. We're not just talking about her taking a lot of shots; we're talking about her only making 36% of the shots she does take and only 24% from three. We can't blame coach Staley either because Henny and Zia always had the green light because they could shoot. Again, Iowa was only one game. Why did she miss all of her threes in 13 other games and go scoreless all together in 8 more? Too many excuses. †
@@Mr..G ok Mr. G I want you to come back with some positivity once the season start and she prove you wrong, OK?
@@Okayyouwin It's impossible for her to prove me wrong because she can't come back and change history. Everything I've said is either current or has already happened. It's verifiable facts. I'm not talking about what she will become; I'm only talking about what she is now. So how can that ever be proven wrong? The only ones that have been proven wrong are those who said she was elite. The only ones that can be proven wrong in the future are either those who say she will be elite or those who say she won't. I'm not predicting either way, I'm willing to wait and see. But answer this, is she currently a good shooter? †
Off topic but do you think that Jewel will leave Seattle and go home to Chicago as a free agent or stay and help develop Seattle.
Maybe do a video when the playoffs a set what the bottom four teams need for next season.
I hope she leaves but I’m not sure, a video is coming
How about a gamecocks team breakdown and its #2 recruiting class of 2023
Yea I can look into doing those videos, thanks for the suggestion
I believe Reven Johnson is going to explode this season. She had a injuries that was devastating to anyone. But this season is going to be her comeback season. Get ready NCAA.
Quita it's not that RAVEN can't shoot it is she wasn't really required to shoot. However, I do agree having more confidence in shooting would put her as an elite point guard I'm sure she is working on.
Without a doubt I know she has been working on her shot relentlessly and took that loss to Iowa personally.
Those elite shooting girls y’all keep hyping up all leaving college with 0 rings 🌚
Can you do one of these for angel Reese
Sure thing
I remember saying Raven should of been ranked ahead of Azzi Fudd coming out of high school
Cool content
Quota, Quita, Quita… way off here. It seems like you’ve never really seen her play. The Iowa game was one thing, but even in that game she proved she was more than “solid”. I think you got so caught up in the whole “embarrassment” of the Caitlyn Clark thing that you forgot who she plays for. No one - I repeat - NO ONE is just going to jack up a 3 until Dawn says it’s ok to. And even so, she shot 50% from 3 after Dawn gave her the green light. That hesitance had nothing to do with her ability. Where in the world do you come up with she can’t shoot?? If you’re looking at percentages for last season, just stop. You said yourself; it was her freshman season. Percentages are gonna be low ‘(except if your name is Paige Bueckers). Check out Caitlyn Clark’s freshman stats. Average to below average. Johnson knows her coach enough to know you do exactly what she tells you to, if you want to stay on the floor. Period. Nothing to see there.
If you had actually watched her consistently, you would know that SC’s offense always took 2 steps forward whenever she stepped into the lineup. She is a catalyst - a spark plug, who can dish it out or score. The only fear she has is if she misses will she get benched. She won’t be thinking that next season.
In the UConn game, there were 3 players who made the major contributions to secure that win. They were Kamila, Aliyah, and Raven. You must have missed that game. Dawn had to bench Fletcher in favor of Johnson because the energy was so much better with Raven on the floor.
I love your content - don’t get me wrong. This feels like you did this from memory instead of really taking a deep dive. Remember who had the deepest team in college basketball last season. Raven moved ahead of a lot of talented players (including Chloe Kitts, who has superstar potential). Johnson has intangibles that make her devastating to opponents. I wanted her to sit down so bad when SC played my Huskies. She is a legit problem.
You missed on this one.
I appreciate your feedback, this is why I love making videos because it gives me the opportunity to hear what folks have to say and discuss.
I only put significant focus on the Iowa game because I thought it was one that most folks remember. But my thoughts are based on various games from last season as well as her play on the AmeriCup team.
I guess we have a different definition of solid, I don’t think calling a player solid is a bad thing at all, to me it’s a compliment and shows how much promise she has as a sophomore. She is a really good passer/facilitator and can play defense, she just hasn’t proven that she can shoot consistently from outside the paint. If she improves on that she will be unstoppable because she is good on everything else.
Spot on!
Alan, Alan, Alan!You need to get your emotions under control, my man. Is it really that serious? Quita's critique was spot on. Calling Raven solid was the highest compliment she could possibly hope for. When you look at her numbers, it may have even been a bit too generous. She is ranked *2,170* in scoring with 4.2 points per outing, while shooting a dismal 36% from the field and 24% from three. As a starting point guard, she only shoots 65% from the charity stripe which is also embarrassing. In *thirteen (13)* games, she missed all of her threes, and in *eight (8)* games, she didn't score at all. She is number *203* in assists at 3.2. Her average of 1.1 steals, is wiped out by her 1.4 turnovers. That puts her in the red, and she is deserving of an overdraft fee. She played in 36 games and only reached double digits three times. Anyone who thinks she is deserving to be called anything higher than solid are suffering from the worse deception there is, *self deception.* Smh 0:47 0:47
I would agree with your assessment until proven wrong. Last year she had a funky/hitch in her jump shot that limits her consistency. I need her to increase her free throw percentage also, can't stand PG who can't knock down gimmie balls.
Yea I can’t wait to see her improve her shot and you are right about the free throws
In high school Raven was a good shooter
Who do you have at the starting 5?
Not sure yet…
Hi Quita, you'll get no argument from me or Caitlyn Clark for that matter. Raven Johnson's shot is suspect especially from 3. She's fast enough, but not very crafty with the handles. She's solid enough to play Div 1 for an elite program, (and thats noteworthy) but obviously needs improvement in areas. To my mind, its too soon to talk much about her WNBA prospects, but not too soon for her to start working on shot in offseason. Comparatively, Veronica Burton (Dallas Wings) noted defender, not a great shooter at all. Soph season in the W... Taylor Robinson (Okla sooners) considered great shooter; CaitlynClark level, but didnt earn her way into the W. so who knows.
To me, if I'm being honest, she had a horrible NCAA tournament.. I am a huge SC fan but She wasn't even in the top one hundred in scoring in high school.. Quita, I completely agree with you.. I am not sold on her too..Quita, I'm sorry about my comments that i made the other day.. i do rock with you, and l❤ve your opinions.. they are neutral, unbiased, and above all, they are accurate.. I'm always looking forward to your videos..
Thanks for rocking with me! I really do appreciate you giving your honest thoughts on my topics. We are a community of independent thinkers so to me it’s totally fine and even encouraged for you guys to push back when you disagree with something I said. You guys really make this videos fun for me and I appreciate it 😀
Like you, I am a huge SC fan, but I have taken a lot of flack from fellow fans for saying the exact, and I do mean the exact same things that Quita said. So just to make sure it wasn't me, and without knowing what her opinion would be, I requested this critique. I knew that as you said, her opinion would be neutral, unbiased and accurate. She is the best. †
I guess everyone forgot she was coming off an injury that sidelined her so she was basically a rookie last season. This season is where the true judgement takes place being that it will be her team.
@@jeromesmith3968 Actually, most SC fans never stopped reminding us of it. You can only use the injury excuse for so long. It has very little to do with her shooting mechanics. She was confident and good enough to make the FIBA squad, but her outside game still looked the same. When the second game arrives this season, her injury will be two years old. She needs to at least average 9-12 points if she wants to be taken serious as a shooter. †
@@Mr..G the word you’re looking for is DEVELOPMENT!!! Dawn and Raven are aware of her weaknesses. Y’all kill me acting like she’s supposed to be some superstar immediately. Ty Harris and Henny needed some time to become complete offensive play makers. Raven is fine! She knows what needs to happen and she’s a great leader. With the team she will have surrounding her she doesn’t even need to score that much points. She’ll have shooters, wings, and posts to throw the ball to and she doesn’t lack confidence when she needs to score.
Yes how about the #2 recruiting class of ‘23 and South Carolinas non conference schedule.
More Gamecock videos are on the way
Caitlin was badass for THAT waive🙆♂️😂😂, I've always thought the reason Angel did that to her was retaliation for the waive towards Raven, since Angel & Raven are good friends off the court... man the season can't come soon enough!!
Ehh she don’t play defense anyway so that wave off was just a good way out of playing D. I do it all the time when I’m tired lol
@@Okayyouwin I agree, I think it was it more of an Heat Of the Moment kinda thing, Caitlin was too locked in and feeling it... I don't even think she noticed what she did until after the game.
@@siyanda_nyamelaShe knew what she was doing! Lol
@@DrHook1 I think Yes & No, Caitlin is really a kind hearted person off the court, at least from what I see on interviews and her socials, also from her coach Lisa Bluder's mouth... I don't think she meant it in a disrespectful or demeaning way, Caitlin is a beast on the floor BUT I've never seen her do that to anyone else... that was the first time I saw her doing an opponent like that, hence why I think it wasn't intentional BUT then again!! you never know!! Maybe you're right, she felt that way about SC lol she wasn't scared of them but we won't know for sure until she addresses it I guess🤷♂️
@@siyanda_nyamela
I hear you, but what she is off the court versus on the court are two totally different things. On the court is war. All's fair in love and war. I think it was good. It's not hate just good fun competitive jesting. Many of the great ones do it. Jordan and Bird did it all the time. She was intentional about not guarding her all night, so why wouldn't she be about the wave off. It was just an extension of her defense. I think Cheryl Miller, another great has her pegged.
*In an interview with USA TODAY Sports, hall of famer Cheryl Miller said Iowa’s Caitlin Clark should have acknowledged LSU’s Angel Reese in the final minutes of the game when Reese tapped her ring finger and made the John Cena “You Can’t See Me’’ gesture. *
*After the game, Clark, Iowa’s All-American guard, said she hadn’t seen Reese’s antics.*
*“Oh, she saw it,’’ Miller said. “Trust me, she saw it. You can’t be a great passer and have that peripheral vision and not see Angel.’’* That's two on the court incidents involving her that she wasn't aware of. Lol
The irony is, Raven Johnson claimed that she didn't see Caitlin's wave off either. I think ethics classes are in order for both young women. Lol †
it just seems that she lost all of her confidence. hopefully shes fully recovered and can do the things that make her great. accelerate, cut drive. and jump. being her old self will propel her confidence to shoot more
Raven let them get in her head. She could've stepped in and hit mid range. LSU made them pay for that type of "hope u miss" defense. Raven will get better but she can shoot. She has teammates who can help too.
Raven should have been the #1 overall HoopGurlz instead of Fudd. Fudd looks like a deer in headlights most of the time, and misses a ton of time injured.
Let's not put the blame on Raven for not shooting threes. Brea Beal played one of her worst games both offensively and defensively. Boston was quadrupled and got phantom fouls called on her. Coach Staley made the calls, not Raven.
Does it really matter when the referees can easily call a one sided game that causes underdog teams to win?
Lol. This so funny. Inability to shoot from 3. She was 3/6 from 3 pt land in that Iowa game. Raven will lead the country in Assists and 3pt shot is already good.
I mention in the video that she wound up having a good 3pt game against Iowa
Sc goes as far as te-hina paopao takes them, because as good as i think kc will be. You need great guard play to take you to the promise land. As good as aliyah boston was, they don't win the natty without destanni henderson who they missed last year. Another intersting topic about raven is if her jumpshot doesn't inprove much when the season starts. Should she be on the floor in crunch time against great teams. When you will have milaysia and tessa,who great shooters, and will not be sag off by opponents. To go along with paopao. Something to watch fpr this season
I can’t wait to see how Paopao does at SC
I think your assessment is moderately inaccurate. Raven was practically in her first year playing coming off a horrible injury. That team lost ONE game last year…ONE! Nobody else can say that. And you make it sound like it was Raven’s fault.
I’ll just say, WATCH HER WORK!
Thanks for the feedback. I did not mean to imply that the Iowa game was Raven’s fault, I don’t believe that at all, she just got exposed for her shooting, and so did the rest of South Carolina. It’s just that I was specifically asked to make a video about her so I didn’t focus on mistakes that other players have made.
Raven is a good point guard right now, I think she can be even better once she develops her shot a bit more
I guess the only thing you heard was that she got waved off, which is typical of our fans. I guess you missed the part where she said Raven came back and hit most of her shots after that and had a good game. You must have also missed the part where she said Raven is a great passer and a good defensive player. Additionally, she pointed out that it was not just Raven who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn that night, but no one could from outside. What part of what you heard is not true. To say that she is solid with a 4 point average and 3 assist, while turning the ball over more times than she steals it is being generous. She is not an elite player. The injury excuse can only be used so much. On the day of their second game this season, the injury will be two years old.
What community? When in my opinion there's bias on this channel! There's more LSU love than anything on this channel you can just look at the videos in her catalog being that you suppose to know womens basketball let's be real there's maybe 4 or 5 teams who really have a chance to win it all and because LSU won the natty and have a so called super team they the only ones who get showed the most love wen you have uconn SC and maybe 1 or 2 teams that can beat them you know if angel Reese didn't implement a jump shot in her game they is not beating big teams like SC which I think gets no respect because boston and the rest left, it's never brought up that raven class was like a # 1 or 2 recruting class they returned everybody except 1 then they have this year's #2 recruiting class like that's not even being mentioned like gamecocks is still the queens of the sec until somebody stops that streak you are the 1 we need to be unbiased and tell the facts the media won't tell. We need truth not narratives
Thanks so much for your feedback! I hear you on the LSU stuff, a lot of that content was specific to all of the moves that were made this offseason. I tried to keep up with most things that were happening with some of the main contenders but unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with all the news enough to truly be inclusive of all NCAA teams. This RUclips stuff is a side hobby and I don't have a ton of time to make as many videos as I would like, so some videos while I want to do them I just might not have the time to do enough research to feel comfortable talking about it.
I haven't made a video specifically about Angel Reese's play on the court, but yes I completely agree with you that she needs to develop a jump shot because right now she doesn't have it. I also think South Carolina is for sure a contender, I actually have a non-conference schedule video that I just recorded where I talk a bit about that.
I want this channel to be a place where people learn something about players and teams that they didn't know, I also want this channel to be free from regurgitating things that commentators are already talking about. Do I always succeed at these things...no, but I can tell you this I do try my absolute best and hope that folks like you let me know your thoughts in the comments so I can improve. Yes, I have biases, we all do but I don't actually have a dog in the fight when it comes to the NCAA, I just want to watch good games, see players improve and cheer everyone on because at the end of the day I am interesting in the collective success of all women's basketball players.
@QuitaLovesSports I appreciate you responding to my comment because I know you are very knowledgeable on womens basketball that's why I hold you to a different standard and I know you are very busy to not keep up with all the news but I respect the time you put in to giving your fans True womens basketball content my queen I'm just venting but I'm 1 that looks forward to your future content
@@Ashyknuckles-we2tq I appreciate you for letting me know your thoughts, this for sure is a place where you can vent without getting attacked. Thanks for being a part of the community!
Raven was put in an awful position. Fletcher should've been benched for starting the game with an awful airball. Staley should've let Raven play her style, which is a driving slashing point guard. She absolutely can shoot 3s!!! Lol but her bread and butter is the driving slashing style. She needs to shoot her mid range jumpers then she can settle into her 3 pt shooting. She made 3s... but her confidence was shot in that game. Raven tried but, but she should've been given the green light from the jump.
Your take is quite hilarious to say the least. Kierra Fletcher only played 4 minutes, but since she missed her only shot, you think she should have been benched sooner although Raven, Beal and Saxton missed their first two attempts. Lol You seem to think Fletcher's missed shot 47 seconds into the game is the reason they lost. Like I said, hilarious. Coach Staley didn't put Raven in an awful position either. She did not prohibit her from slashing or driving the lane, and she never does with any of her players. Who told you that? Zia penetrated often and was quite successful. Raven couldn't drive because Clark was already in the lane. She dared her to hit a three or midrange. If that's part of Raven's game, it sure hasn't benefited the team much considering her 4 point average. You say she can shoot the three; I will agree. However, the problem isn't her shooting the three, it's her not making them. If her confidence was shaken, it was her own fault. She can't shoot!
She’s no good Quita you don’t get a jump shot over the summer
Yea you for sure don’t get a shot overnight, I’m hopeful that by the time she becomes a senior she has an overall better shot
@@QuitaLovesSports Yeah hopefully it’ll develop by then
Hey quite. My first time to your show love it where you rate south Carolina women basketball team
Hey quitai think milaysia fulwiley the real deal freshman going to push raven to be better
Dawn doesn’t want her to feel comfortable until she has time to develop. Raven has the best coaching staff helping her understand her game and develop her weaknesses. If Raven was at LSU, she would have no chance to develop because they don’t do that there. At USC, they know what they have and will make it their mission to develop her for the W. That is what they do.