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Message: [QUOTE="oldude, post: 4333574, member: 7511"] I have to jump into this. I do think we have a pretty good idea of what the starting lineup will look like on Day 1, particularly up front, where it is likely that Dorka & Aaliyah are UConn’s starting frontcourt. That combination will be exceptionally strong, and not easily displaced. But if you look back to the start of this past season, how many of us envisioned a scenario where Azzi would replace Evina in the starting lineup. In addition, Geno’s basic offense is a 4-out set which depends largely on having a consistent low post presence who can score with her back to the basket with great efficiency. UConn hasn’t really had that player since Pheesa graduated. As good as Liv, Dorka & Aaliyah are, none of them are going to score at 60%+ in the low blocks. I agree with many who compare Ice to Tuck. She works incredibly hard to establish low post position, has soft hands and a quick power move to the basket. While the competition at the FIBA tournament is not nearly at the level that UConn will face this season, it’s clear that Ice has already developed a solid low post game that will only get better once she starts working with UConn’s coaches. Whether Ice eventually starts or not remains to be seen. But if she develops as we all believe she will, UConn will be a much better team this coming season. [/QUOTE]