The bolded statement isn't quite true. Latasha Lattimore would start for this year's Duke team--largely because we are bereft of height and shot-blocking ability. Her former teammate (Shayeann Day-Wilson) started for Duke under Kara as a diminutive PG.
Mair isn't as talented a player as Johnson, but she did have a better PG floor game (which is what I said in my original post). Six assists to zero turnovers is a lot better than six assists and five turnovers, wouldn't you agree? Mair did not shoot well, but she did not take bad shots like Johnson did. And yes, I'm aware that Duke has more talented players on paper (I would argue that Kara isn't doing a great job of getting the best out of them). But UVA is not Boston College. There is some talent on that team (Johnson being one of them). It's largely being poorly coached--by Mox. For example, Paris Clark is an unmitigated disaster in her junior year. With better coaching (e.g., a more defined role), she could be a decent piece for a good team.
If being better than Tina Thompson is the benchmark, then this program is doomed. Why was Debbie Ryan fired...er...retired if the best UVA can come up with 15 seasons later is this mess? Boyle, Thompson, and Mox--strikes 1, 2, and 3. Why is this acceptable to UVA fans?
