What question marks? Especially now that Dorka declared she is returning? The only thing I see is whether Aubrey comes back whole and stronger (physically and mentally). She is likely going to see action as a guard/wing.
I think she will be much better than that!
One that wants a NC ring and description in front of her name forever, e.g. National Champion Mary Smith and wants to become part of the UCONN family. That's who.
I think it will be a better Dorka next year too, but largely because she can concentrate on the C position instead of splitting her time between there and PF.
She is already doing that. Geno is, for all intents and purposes, rotating Liv and Dorka at the five and Alijah and Caroline at the four.
You are right it's a big deal. Dorka, in my opinion had a major role this season. I hate to think of how it would have developed without her. I believe Geno will develop his 2 current post from the bench but experience happens in games playing Geno's Basketball. Dorka is fully conversant in Geno's basketball by now. I think she'll be a great role model.
I'm not an expert, but by observation: It took Dorka nearly half the season before she smoothly moved in and out of the rotation and she's got 5 years of college experience. Any transfer or new Frosh won't (unless she is Caroline) will move right in and produce.
I think she will "roam" between the two sort of like what Stewie did but she's not as athletic - we'll see if her 3-pt shooting pct goes up to what it was one season at OSU.
They all could come back, but it's not going to happen.
Good assessment including your wish/hope for Abby Meyers. Wthout her, one injury and we are at risk in the critical point guard slot. DeBerry and Aubrey the two big wild cards. Can see DeBerry getting more physical and earning minutes. Suspect it will take time for Aubrey to get back on track but certainly possible.
While Azzi is a great ball handler, the only true point guards next year are Paige and Niki. Each has missed games in the past and Geno likes to move Paige from time to time to shooting guard. I view this as similar to Dorka who came to a team with 4 bigs and earned her minutes.
That’s a great news Dorka is back for he final eligibility… If Amari will develop alongside with Piath Uconn will be tough at the paint. Yanna will be a strong back up of AE at the 4 ..I can’t wait to watch for next year . Hoping for a healthy year too .
True, but then, Stewie didn't have the option to leave. Had to stay for 4 years, lucky us!
I do agree with you that a young transfer may have a problem adjusting to the system quickly but a grad transfer with experience at a big school should be able to adjust more quickly. It took Dorka a while to get adjusted and it may take the grad transfer a little while but it’s still Should be an upgrade from inexperienced sophomores and freshmen. This transfer need only be next year’s hole filler. Would we turn down another Dorka next year?
Question marks is a relative term here. Backup 2/3 may not be a major concern, but I think it is fair to say for a loaded team it may be more of a concern than any other part of the roster. This year we had 6 guards, which at times was not enough when we were down to 3. Next year with no additions we have 4. I count Aubrey as mostly a PF who could certainly defend the 3, but is not a natural player there. Nika could back up Azzi but is clearly not a SG.
