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While I'm waiting for the post-season to get underway, I was daydreaming about next year.
My dream for next year (apart from no freakin' injuries) is that Kaleena institutes a Stef-like and Moriah-like summer regimen, comes in fitter, healthier and better than ever... a legit NPOY candidate. She is entirely capable of this.
Similarly for Kiah... She has taken a significant step up this year due to the thin bench/increased playing time. If she develops into any kind of a consistent offensive threat from the mid-range in, it will be HUGE for the team and she will reap individual honors on a regular basis. Release the beast within!
Morgan... HEALTH!! I wish her a complete season unencumbered by health issues. We have only seen a tantalizing hint of what she can be.
Stewie and Moriah... continued improvement is indicated. No ceiling in sight. I think this will be Moriah's team. She has the personality and desire to lead. This is a less natural trait for seniors KML, Brianna and Kiah.
"We have Stewie and you don't." Period.
Assuming a healthy Morgan, those are our best players, but they may not be the starting 5. Who will start? My wild @55 guess is that Morgan will come off the bench and that Kiah will start at center at least initially. Kiah starting gives Stewie the most freedom to be 'TBS', but this scenario is really in Kiah's hands. I think she can do it. Kaleena and Stewie join her in the post. What an impressive front line!
There will be spirited competition for guard minutes among Saniya, Brianna, Sadie, Courtney, Kia, and Gabby. Saniya appears to be favored by Geno right now over Brianna, but I remember a few pre-injury games where BB looked absolutely great. I'm not counting her out of the potential starter role at all.
The bench... Kia and Courtney in particular strike me as early contributors and maybe more. Sadie and Gabby are capable of scrapping for minutes also. The bench may go back to being more of a strength than a concern.
Coaches... bring in a couple more quality post players please. I have asked so little of you over the years.
Ok, there. Back from the future, I can now return to enjoying the present... GO HUSKIES!!!
My dream for next year (apart from no freakin' injuries) is that Kaleena institutes a Stef-like and Moriah-like summer regimen, comes in fitter, healthier and better than ever... a legit NPOY candidate. She is entirely capable of this.
Similarly for Kiah... She has taken a significant step up this year due to the thin bench/increased playing time. If she develops into any kind of a consistent offensive threat from the mid-range in, it will be HUGE for the team and she will reap individual honors on a regular basis. Release the beast within!
Morgan... HEALTH!! I wish her a complete season unencumbered by health issues. We have only seen a tantalizing hint of what she can be.
Stewie and Moriah... continued improvement is indicated. No ceiling in sight. I think this will be Moriah's team. She has the personality and desire to lead. This is a less natural trait for seniors KML, Brianna and Kiah.
"We have Stewie and you don't." Period.
Assuming a healthy Morgan, those are our best players, but they may not be the starting 5. Who will start? My wild @55 guess is that Morgan will come off the bench and that Kiah will start at center at least initially. Kiah starting gives Stewie the most freedom to be 'TBS', but this scenario is really in Kiah's hands. I think she can do it. Kaleena and Stewie join her in the post. What an impressive front line!
There will be spirited competition for guard minutes among Saniya, Brianna, Sadie, Courtney, Kia, and Gabby. Saniya appears to be favored by Geno right now over Brianna, but I remember a few pre-injury games where BB looked absolutely great. I'm not counting her out of the potential starter role at all.
The bench... Kia and Courtney in particular strike me as early contributors and maybe more. Sadie and Gabby are capable of scrapping for minutes also. The bench may go back to being more of a strength than a concern.
Coaches... bring in a couple more quality post players please. I have asked so little of you over the years.
Ok, there. Back from the future, I can now return to enjoying the present... GO HUSKIES!!!
