I share the board and Geno's love of Ash's game. However, with the quality and quantity of next year's roster, her minutes may decrease next year. Consider:
1. She pretty much just plays the two. As well as she rebounds, she might play some 3 if Geno's utilizes his small lineup. I have not noticed her playing any point.
2. If Allie makes the sophomore leap and shows the all around game that she demonstrated in HS and shoots to her reputation, she might take some of Ash's minutes.
3. I have read here that Kelis might be more suited to play 2. What happens to Ash's minutes if Kelis earns Geno's trust?
4. If Morgan Cheli returns to 100% health, she is quick and athletic enough to earn minutes at 2.
5. We have seen video of Blanca's game but we don't know for sure how that translates. With her defensive prowess, she and KK could be a menace to the opposition's guards. Can Blanca play the two?
There are things Ash can do to improve her game. I still think where she puts her left hand when she shoots causes her inconsistency. She won't change at this late stage but I wish she would study Azzi's mechanics.
Ash does not show her mid range game enough. She gets way off the ground on the shot and and go to the basket easily with either hand.
I have not seen much of her doing pick and roll action. Maybe that play was just for the point guards and Azzi. I think Ash is a good enough passer to be effective running screen and rolls.
I repeat. I am a huge Ash Shade fan. I just think that, like some others on the roster, she has challenges heading into her junior year.