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Message: [QUOTE="jdote33, post: 4982451, member: 11252"] Thanks for posting. I usually don't love the uconnweekly site's articles but this was a good one. It's cool to take a step back and look at nikas career. What a whirlwind. I remember her just being impactful her freshman year, specifically remember her vs South Carolina, bringing her competitiveness and intensity. Then I do recall her starting off the season struggling her sophomore year. Like she was pressing, as the whole team was. Super high expectations with making the final 4 and everyone back with Azzi. She came off the bench and even had limited minutes early. But she was really invaluable once Paige went down. And then when PB came back she went back to the bench and basically made the most of every minute. This is what made me admire Nika so much. She didn't complain, and just produced. She was great in the elite 8 game vs NC State and the final 4 game. She had so many of these during her time but she had a classic post game interview. [MEDIA=youtube]yFNadVnG_B4[/MEDIA] Then junior year she was pretty great. The Ohio State game was pretty unfortunate but she was fantastic that year. The NC State game stands out but she was just all around great. Then this year, I thought she was really great again. A lot more efficient. Really bummed she didn't win a ring as she really stepped up. She's one of my favorite UConn players ever for sure. Best, Jeffrey [/QUOTE]