A slow start against the Canadians in the gold medal game -- USA trailed after the first quarter 18-14 -- but patented Jeff Walz coached defensive pressure got USA motivated and to a 39-31 halftime lead. Walz's team would extend that to 64-40 after three and they went on to win by 24.
I wonder about the choice of Rhyne Howard, heading to UK, as the MVP of the tournament. Seems to me Christyn Williams (UConn) had the better overall tournament. Maori Davenport, as yet uncommitted, was named to the All-Tournament team along with Howard. Any of five or six Americans could have easily been named -- a testament to the team play that Walz and the coaches instilled into this group.
Yay! USA ! Cardinal Couple www.cardinalcouple.com offers a recap.
Sonja
I wonder about the choice of Rhyne Howard, heading to UK, as the MVP of the tournament. Seems to me Christyn Williams (UConn) had the better overall tournament. Maori Davenport, as yet uncommitted, was named to the All-Tournament team along with Howard. Any of five or six Americans could have easily been named -- a testament to the team play that Walz and the coaches instilled into this group.
Yay! USA ! Cardinal Couple www.cardinalcouple.com offers a recap.
Sonja
