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[QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 2374520, member: 1131"]
To me, this question has a very straightforward answer:  You would do it [B]so that you can get a talented 6-6 post player, who can score from all over the floor on offense and protect your rim on defense, into the game.[/B]  Is it worth having a "second best" second ball handler to gain that advantage?  In my book, it is no contest.  Or, if you will forgive the pun, it is "crystal clear"!

I think Lou would become the 2-guard if Azura were to start.  That would not cramp her style in getting 3-point opportunities: Caroline Doty and Mel Thomas come to mind as former UConn 2-guards who got plenty of 3-point looks.  So did Bria Hartley, but teams were usually willing to let her take those shots (unfortunately).

Also, as I have said before, while Lou would probably become the 2-guard on offense, I think that on defense it would be different -- Lou would play closer to the basket and guard a forward on the opposing team, while Gabby would become a perimeter defender covering a fast guard who likes to take jump shots.  Gabby is extremely gifted in that role, as her play against Ohio State's back court demonstrated.  She even did quite a job on Morgan William despite the last second game winner.
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