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Message: [QUOTE="TeamFirst!, post: 4318498, member: 11538"] Put me down as Boston being my first pick to start any current WCBB team. But that's beyond the purview of this thread. I know it's not likely but I see both Ice and Ayanna getting a lot of PT next year. Ice is more skilled and maybe can find a slot faster but Ayanna is just a force out there with her speed, strength and physicality. If she just focuses on rebounding and defense I think she could be a major contributor. What if she's a much better defender than Ice or Amari? This team doesn't need scoring but it sure could benefit from a 10 rebound a game rebounder who can play defense. What if Ayanna turns out to be our best rebounder and defensive stopper as a big? When you are playing someone like Boston, it's not just height and timing. A skinny post can just be pushed right out of the way. Ono did a credible job against Boston but I really think Ayanna probably has the best chance of keeping her away from the basket on this team. Look at how the Celtics have been playing opposing team's centers with 6' 6" Grant Williams. Strength is a huge factor in post defense. I love Ice's game overall and think she might even be a better overall prospect than Ayanna but if I had to pick who could help next year's team win more I'd probably pick Ayanna. I wouldn't want to base the team's offense around Ayanna but she might be just what the doctor ordered for team defense and rebounding. [/QUOTE]