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[QUOTE="BostonFan, post: 2675745, member: 8793"]
My philosophy is that coaches put you in a position to win. But, when it comes down to crunch-time, the great players have to have the desire to step up & make the play. DT was the best at it. Maya also wanted the ball in pressure situations. The Stewart era teams were so good that I cant recall many pressure games even in the Tourney! But, BS, MJ seemed tough as nails when it really counted & was able to put teams away (vs letting them hang around).  I think thats what's been missing the last 2 years - little emotion & desire from key individuals to carry the team to the finish line.

Its not to say that these players come through in the clutch every time. But, they are clutch more often than not & they learn from their experience. DT had a horrible SF game as a freshman, but then carried the team on her back her last 3 years. Maya was always in the middle of things & led the team to 2 titles. But, this team/players lost the same exact way as last year. Nothing was learned & no one stepped up as the leader. Thats what's depressing as a UConn fan.
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