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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 3997590, member: 26"] That is really a terrific article. Love anything that gives insight into our great players, past and present. I know the article doesn't do anything to address Nneka being left off the team, and that is being discussed ad nauseum not only in other threads, but all over social media. So let me just say again... Congrats of course to the entire US National Team for being honored and selected, but also congrats to Pheesa and Ariel. I know Pheesa was tabbed for the US National Senior team some time ago in that it was expected she'd eventually make the team at some point, but I'm not sure anyone ever thought Ariel would be on Team USA. Also congrats to the other 1st timers Jewell, Skylar and Chelsea. Jewell has been impressing over the past several years in the W and this season is no exception. Chelsea is such an odd "looking" player - not so much physically, but you watch her with the ball - she dribbles high and seems to just float about on the court, then you watch her make some incredible plays, passes, or shots and say "oh wow she's really good". She reminds me a bit of Whalen - NOT in their style of play, but in that her style is so different from Sue's, and I think it will be a good complement to get different styles of PG's leading the team. Skyler - not one of my favorite players historically, but I mentioned in another thread - listened to her get interviewed a few times and came away really impressed. Her B.B.I.Q. as well as her analysis of the team's play, what she needs to do in the absence of Diana, and how to help her teammates just be better - she's well spoken and insightful. She's obviously very talented - but her smarts and attitude really won me over. Back to Pheesa - so incredibly deserving, so proud of her, and so happy for her. She totally nailed it with “[I]I think it’s a huge tip of the hat to the staff at UConn, Coach [Auriemma] and [Chris Dailey] and everyone that was there. They’ve obviously done a great job in making future Olympians, so I’m really honored to be part of that legacy[/I].” All future recruits, take huge notice of that please. There's a reason why UCONN has almost 50% representation of the 16 total players between the 3x3 and 5x5. UCONN is THE path for future Team USA success. There is no other program that is even close. [/QUOTE]

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