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Message: [QUOTE="oldude, post: 2045614, member: 7511"] Nat has tremendous value to this team, particularly against opponents with big post players. When Pheesa went out with 4 fouls, I posted on the game thread that "we need a few good minutes from Nat." She didn't set the world on fire, but she played solid post defense and fought SC's bigs for every single rebound. I love having Nat on the bench for the battles to come in the NCAA tournament. She is a 6'5" insurance policy. Something else to consider about Nat. She is in the process of undergoing a Steph-like transformation of her body. She is so much leaner and fitter than last season and even from the beginning of this season, that it is startling. She has improved her footwork, ability to catch and hold the ball, shooting and passing. Her discipline and commitment to this team is outstanding. A lot of folks think that Nat will fade into the background next year when Z, Batouly & Megan are ready to play. I for one think Nat will battle them every step of the way to hold onto her minutes in the rotation. She will be better next year than this year. Assuming Z is a starter, I see Nat as her primary replacement off the bench. I can also envision certain situations where Geno plays Z, Nat and either Pheesa or Batouly at the same time, giving UConn the most formidable front line in WBB. We tend to focus on the superstars at UConn, and there have been many, but one of the most inspiring aspects of UConn Women's Basketball is the extraordinary growth and contribution of roll players like Kia Stokes, Saniya, Nat and ______(fill in the blank). [/QUOTE]

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