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Message: [QUOTE="oldhusky, post: 3157235, member: 9844"] Regarding whether the newcomers will learn the system quickly, I don't think it will be that bad because three of those (Makurat, Westbrook and Adebayo) come in relatively seasoned. Griffin is a true freshman that until recently looked like she would be thrown into the fifth starter role of necessity, ready or not. But now you have the choice of a player who has played in a professional league for two years, with and against some WNBA players (Makurat), a player who was a two year starter in a very tough conference (Westbrook), or a grad transfer who put up 18 and 11 and clearly was the best player on a relatively weak team, but still against Division one talent (Adebayo). That is so much easier than trial by fire with a true freshman. Griffin can contribute as soon as she is ready, but doesn't have to be rushed. Another positive is their versatility, I think Makurat and Westbrook could be considered as possibilities at 1-3, and in a pinch Makurat as a small 4. They don't have to be penciled in to one role, it can play out thru camp and the early season. Abedayo on the other hand is really the only 4-5 backup solution short of a return to health of Batoly. [/QUOTE]