Geno has said how more difficult it is to connect to a team as the programs accomplishments grow and the age gap grows so I never thought it would be possible such close connections could be made with such a large freshman class. I think as in many areas, Paige led the way forging a really collaborative fun and successful relationship that allowed the others to follow.
I also think the contrast of this group to those directly prior to the present group highlights the difference. I would have to go back to Steffi for a player who was a true extrovert. The Stewie, Morgan Moriah years and the Lou Pheesa groups and the Megan Crystal groups were more serious personalities.