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Message: [QUOTE="HuskylnSC, post: 2501300, member: 7953"] Sometimes I think some of the BY posters think too old school with the defined positions on offense. Old school did not have 4/5's who worked out on the wing or 3's that were ball handlers. UCONN predominantly has favored a free flowing offense that expects al players to handle, pass, and shoot from non traditional 4/5 spots on the floor. And that is what I love about watching them. It reminds me of the 86 Celtic team. Yes some are more skilled closer in and some are more skilled farther out. But they are still exposed to the motion offense and are expected to take the right shot even if it is non traditional. Geno does take advantage of some superior skill sets. i.e., making sure the ball is in Crystal's hands on the fast break of when facing full court pressure. When they run the offense she cuts through the middle looking for the pass and sets a pick on the other side just like the 4/5's. The only time I have seen it differently in the last few years is when the personnel has a typical post player like Dolson or Butler. Then by nature the old school is forced into the mix. Geno knows all his players can score. He is more focused on defense and that decides who will play. Not offense. And defensively Megan still appears unsure of her assignments. I have often seen her searching for her man, not making switches quickly enough. When she learns the defense, there will be no keeping her off the floor. [/QUOTE]