I'm really looking forward to this game. Tennessee, having lost their most experienced post players, is really going to struggle inside.
Sims' assist to TO ratio is very impressive this year. SO FAR, she has really been good at taking care of the ball. She is tough as nails and it is hard to rattle her. Her consistency is everything that Simmons is not, and Simmons will once again play way too fast. Should be interesting to see how Massengale handles this match-up.
Williams is very quietly having a good year, averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds a game while shooting 59% from the floor. She also gets to the FT line at a good clip, so she draws her share of fouls on opposing post players. She can make you pay on the weak side and has a consistent shot from the high post.
I wouldn't put Madden in the "inconsistent" category. She is shooting 43% on the year and she has 18 assists to 3 TOs. Not a bad ratio. Also a good rebounding guard who can start the fast break.
Condrey is also playing consistent ball with 19 assist to 7 TOs and is also shooting over 50%. She has a beautiful jump shot and will make you pay of you don't stay on her.
The inconsistency starts with Hayden, who is a TO and a wild shot waiting to happen. She can't pull up and shoot a 10 footer and will drive all the way to the basket every time she sees a hint of an opening, often throwing up a wild shot in hopes of drawing a foul, but often charging.
Pope, to be so physically gifted, has hit the bottom of the rim more than any shooter I have ever seen. She can make the most difficult driving shot and can also miss 5 layups in a row. But she does play good D and hits the boards well. You have to take the good with the bad.
Baylor likely will not play more than 7 players unless the inside is really clogged up and KM's daughter is inserted to jack up some 3's. Hopefully Washington will be back after Christmas break to add some additional depth but most likely will not be ready for the UCONN game.
