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Message: [QUOTE="CocoHusky, post: 4031631, member: 5823"] Technically no UCONN doesn't have a returning AA shooting guard. What the team does have is two 3 year starters in Evina and Christyn and the reigning POY in Paige. I don't imagine Geno not starting any of those 3 players. The 4 guard rotation of last year was out of necessity and recall that is was an injury to Anna primarily that led to that 4 guards starting. Also don't forget that a pair of forwards (Aaliyah and Aubrey) were placed into the starting lineup (and failed) before Geno ultimately settled on that 4 guard line up. This year is different because of the addition of Dorka (a senior) and an improved Aaliyah. IMO Geno starts 4 seniors (ONO, Evina, Christyn, Dorka) and Paige. Aaliyah will get plenty of minutes ( may ultimately start) rotating up front for both Dorka and ONO. Azzi will get her minutes backing up both Paige & Christyn. Now before all the ardent Nika supporters start getting at me, although she was a starter last year she will face an a very steep uphill climb to retain that starting position and even to get minutes in meaningful games. The reason is simply productivity. Nika averaged 24.4 MPG last year and 4.9 PPG. That's simply not enough productivity especially when three of the options for those minutes are now Azzi, Dorka and Caroline. [/QUOTE]