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Message: [QUOTE="Bone Dog, post: 4816735, member: 12088"] I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed for this game. [B]Can Paige put the team on her shoulders? I think it depends on whether Ashlynn and Qadence have good shooting games.[/B] I know Ashlynn and KK can defend well no matter what else happens. If they come out hot -- Qadence from 3 and Ashlynn from the midrange -- then it's really just Paige vs Lexi, and I think Paige can win that battle. If Paulina Paris can play she might make a difference here, since she could conceivably guard Paige, too. I don't see anyone else being able to stay with her one-on-one, and if UNC can't double-team Paige, I think she will dominate. Side note: Paige played Lexi once in HS. I think you can still find the game on YouTube. They are quite similar players. Paige is tougher. I suspect Geno will play [B]Aubrey on Utsby[/B] and we'll see who is stronger in that matchup. It's a close call. Qadence will not be able to guard her. [B]Aaliyah vs Gakdeng[/B] should be interesting, though I expect Aaliyah to win that one, especially if whoever defends Kelly sagging off her on the perimeter. But these will all be close struggles, which is why I think the result mainly depends on Paige outplaying Lexi, and this in turn depends on Ashlynn and Qadence coming out hot. Interestingly, I don't think Kelly will be a central factor. If I'm wrong about this, my analysis will be totally off. [/QUOTE]