Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="Huskee11, post: 2922153, member: 7171"] Interesting. I can only speculate. For starters, he had three players dealing with significant injuries, limiting their ability to practice and availability/effectiveness. Dealing with sky high expectations last year. They are still high, but not quite as much. Four freshman, then three, whose progress was a real struggle. The enigma that was Z. Incredibly gifted, able to score at will inside, but apparently a liability in defensive schemes, limiting team defensive options. Also her preference for hanging around the perimeter. Perhaps a recognition that he didn't show enough patience with Walker, and having to fight it out in Columbus with six players, three of whom were far from 100% physically. Maybe a commitment to suffering through the mistakes his bench players will make in the hope of being deeper when it really matters in March and April. The huge leap that now healthy Crystal has made. Having a point guard with that ability and leadership makes a coach's job much easier. Oh, and she is actually able to practice this year. He realizes this is his last season with Lou and Napheesa, two players he really likes and admires. Committed to smelling the roses along the way, perhaps. [/QUOTE]