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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 4827870, member: 6620"] I listened to Skylar on a podcast the other day and she specifically talked about HIdalgo's ability to play defense at such an insanely intense (and effective) level that it creates opportunities for the Irish to run and finish layups in the paint. Hidalgo either scoring, assisting or quasi-directly allows the Irish -- most notably Anna DeWolf and KK Bransford -- to also join the pressure brigade. HH "only" had 5 steals last night (one under her average) but I counted at least three instances where she created the chaos that led to a turnover and points. Maddy Westbeld is very good at joining the fray in these instances. Her nightly contributions are insane: 23.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 6.2 APG, 6.0 SPG And if Citron was around, her assists total would be even higher -- Citron and Hidalgo are in sync, like so many great players are. That said, I can live with Watkins being where she is, but I'm going to be interested in just she does in league play. Same as Hidalgo who goes up against Syracuse's Fair on Dec. 31. And, btw, the game with ND vs. UConn should be an absolute hoot, particularly if Citron makes it back. How do Hidalgo and KK Arnold (who chose UConn over ND, if one remembers.) play off each other? Nika vs. Hidalgo? My guess is Anna DeWolfe and KK Bransford will take turns on Paige. Should be a blast. ;) [/QUOTE]