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Message: [QUOTE="sarals24, post: 2563194, member: 1740"] I don't think he's playing games. I think he has less patience than he used to. I honestly don't think he cares about mistakes that are the result of trying to make plays - look at Kyla. She is earning more and more playing time because she does the fundamental things correctly (calling out screens, rotating on defense, etc) and tries to make plays out there. She's not the most talented, physically. But he trusts her at this point more than Megan, it seems. And yes - say they had specifically focused on calling out screens in practice all week. Say it was a point of emphasis before the game. Now say your freshman goes in there and at the first sight of a screen, remains completely silent. That would drive me up a wall as a coach. I'm not saying that's what happened, but it's the little things that require no extra talent, only a little bit of focus and effort, that make teams go from good to great. Boxing out every time. Knowing who you're guarding. Calling out screens. Hand in the passing lane. These things don't require you to have Gabby's leaping ability, or KLS's sharp shooting. Anyone can do them. So when you take someone as talented as Megan and she can't be bothered to do the little things that someone like Kyla, who is clearly not as physically gifted, does every time, I can see where the frustration sets in for Geno. [/QUOTE]