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Message: [QUOTE="Los24, post: 2562941, member: 7629"] Thanks for your reply and input. I think you are supporting my point about what a strong field there is and we need to realize there are also many deserving and talented players that do not go to UConn. I stated Kia is [B]on the cusp[/B] but I do not feel is 1st team only because she is not an [B]individual standout player[/B]. In someways its unfair but if your a voter you see how many times she scores on open layups and wide open 3s. Is it because she is in a great system and surrounded by other great players that makes more of her success than her own greatness? BYers I believe have a harder time distinguishing. Obviously she is a very good defender and her 3pt shooting is great. However, when I see Durr or Sabrina Ionescu they are doing it with the opposition on them but still creating. That said its not Kia's fault she made a better choice about which program to join : - ) Regarding Gabby I have to say that the MSST game really made me turn the corner on how good she really is... Gabby is the only reason we had a chance to win (Lou also was impactful but to lesser degree.) I have heard many times you need to see her in person to appreciate her true impact and performance. I always knocked her, and rightfully so, for not being able to consistently hit open shots outside the paint. Her only real offensive move is to go to the glass or putting back an offensive rebound. [B][U]But[/U][/B] .... greatness is value, significance and to inspire. When you take the other areas she is able to contribute and the way she is able to change a game, its incredible. [B]The fact that you can not just close her down because of the way she does contribute makes her even more unique and harder to contain. [/B] UConn often is able to take away the best, and many times top 2, opposing players. [B]How do you game plan to shutdown Gabby?[/B] Best I have seen is leave her open and hope she misses 15ft jumper. All that to say (1) I can see your points and believe that has an actual higher probability of happening, (2) I still hold out hope that Gabby will be first team because she deserves it and (3) I would watch more of other teams if I had time but do try to grab some parts of games. [/QUOTE]

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