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Message: [QUOTE="UcMiami, post: 5057960, member: 199"] I think what has happened with team USA is that for whatever reason, the young 'developmental' guards/wings that they have brought in over the last two cycles haven't really clicked and developed into the 'next' NT stalwarts. Jewel Loyd - been on the team since 2018 WC so 4 gold medals without ever being more than an after thought in the actual games - some nice moments, but ... Layshia Clarendon - 2018 WC and gone Kelsey Plum - 2018 WC, 2022 WC, 2024 Oly - 2024 I believe has been her best, but still not compelling. Atkins - 2020 Oly, 2022 WC and gone Diggins Smith - 2020 Oly and gone Gray - 2020 Oly, 2022 WC, 2024 Oly - has until now looked settled, but her injury reduced her contribution this year - the oldest of this group and will be 36 in 2028. Ionescu 2022 WC, 2024 Oly - one completed cycle and looked decent at times. Laney - 2022 WC and gone. From 2018 they have been looking for who is next in the back court. It was clear Sue and DT were on the down slope of stellar careers, but no one has yet said, 'This is my team!' from their auditions. In the front court A'ja and Breanna clearly have. I do think Plum and Sabrina and Copper and Young looked like they could continue - the first two as PGs and the last two as SGs but they aren't 'secure'. I think they all need to be better at integrating into an all-star lineup and playing to whatever script their coach creates. And they need a strong coach. And they need more experience playing international teams under international rules. I wouldn't mind if USA basketball hired either or both Diana and Sue to specifically coach the new guards. And they ought to find a squad of international players and refs to run scrimmages against because chances are they will not be playing for international teams on their own. [/QUOTE]

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