This game will not only be a snapshot of exactly where we are right now, but will also address many posts about our current so called "small ball" lineup. Is it sustainable? Can we beat another good team that has size with it? We need to come out with great energy on the defensive end, keep to the fundamentals on switches and boxing out, look for deflections and interruptions when they are in their half court offense and have crisp and purposeful movement in ours.
Above all else, Paige has to lead immediately as she did against UNC. Everyone has to contribute and play to their strengths, and when we can, run, baby , run. We need a solid workmanlike game from Aubrey and quality minutes from Q and Ice in addition to smart, all around games from NIka, Ash, KK and Liyah. This is a big first game in a 3 game, 5 day stretch, but we have had time to rest and recharge. We cannot start slow or tentatively because of it. We have to take control of the game from the opening tip, in the historic UCONN way, and let Paige show the way.
Above all else, Paige has to lead immediately as she did against UNC. Everyone has to contribute and play to their strengths, and when we can, run, baby , run. We need a solid workmanlike game from Aubrey and quality minutes from Q and Ice in addition to smart, all around games from NIka, Ash, KK and Liyah. This is a big first game in a 3 game, 5 day stretch, but we have had time to rest and recharge. We cannot start slow or tentatively because of it. We have to take control of the game from the opening tip, in the historic UCONN way, and let Paige show the way.