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Message: [QUOTE="Inthepaint, post: 4602049, member: 11386"] Here’s my take, right or wrong: From the very first time I saw Nika on the court, I thought “This is a hothead with something to prove” Over the past 3 seasons she has matured and developed her skills, but the stubborn Muhl (pun intended) still remained. When it became evident that UCONN would have to do without Paige for the whole season, there was a realization that no one player could replace her. So everyone would just have to do a little more. Now, Caroline was hurt & not 100% Lou was fantastic but had never played with Paige. Azzi got whacked early and is still not right None of the post players could really fill the void of Paige’s missing guard play. As much as Geno insists that “Nika should be Nika” and just do the things that SHE does best, it seems that Nika feels that she has to expand her responsibilities to include many of the things both on and off the court that Paige is so good at doing. Geno says he puts up with most of Nika’s questionable decisions because he doesn’t like to discourage leadership or initiative. Nika’s errors are overwhelmingly errors of commission, as in trying to do too much. Hopefully, with Paige’s return next season, she can ease some of the burden Nika has taken upon herself. And as a bonus, Nika’s experience as the defacto leader will provide some support for Paige as she readjusts to playing at her “normal” level of excellence. IMHO [/QUOTE]