Die Hard women's husky BB fan here. I watched the Olympic women's BB games and some of the Canadian games. I know most of you people think that Kia will be/should be the floor leader of this year's husky team. Some of you will point to her 30 point game she had against the Americans that defeated Stewie and Mo at that time. Well people, wake up!!!!!!! Her last minute decisions and shot selections were absolutely ridiculous and ill-advised, and she played like there was no other teammate around her in her last Olympic game. Throwing up silly shots and shot management skills were not in her mind - she lost the game for Canada and I blame the knucklehead Canadian coach who should have pulled her in the middle of the 3rd quarter, especially since she is the youngest of the team with less experience! So this is the leader most of you think should take over the team this coming year - huh? I am the poster who advised that she have been replaced last year.
I'm a Kia Fan from 2 points of view--Canadian and UConn--but I agree. You saw what I saw. But I never thought Kia would be the floor leader because with Uconn she "at times" played out of control and would rather bang some player than make the shot. She never made decisions that could or would cost the game--but not smart choices.
Dangerfield--hasn't yet the Div 1 experience to run the team--but I fully expect she shall. Who then will fill Jeffersons huge shoes?
Kia is going to follow a tradition of UCONN guards who can play either the point or two guard well. To continue the undefeated string, our need right now is for a shot blocker. Either Katie Lou getting stronger, Natalie jumping higher, or a secret recruit from another country in The Olympics.
Katie can get stronger--but Natalie I doubt shall ever jump higher1.
Compare Kia to Sue, Jefferson, Maria Conlon, Rene, to name a few--ball handling is much more important than scoring but Uconn points regularly do contribute to the scoring when needed. I'm not sure Kia sees all that good point guards need to see. A uconn guard has to see plays developing and be ready with the pass that can be passed to the scorer. Has Kia done that??