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Message: [QUOTE="hoophuskee, post: 4499030, member: 3535"] In regards to blowouts I’m more concerned about the development of the Core. For example, what weaknesses do you think Nika and Aubrey have? Not only would I love to see them go Pro, but for UCONN, imagine if Nika or Aubrey could become more confident shooting the ball from the outside? Wouldn’t the team be exponentially better if just one of them made this improved jump? This is an example of why you play the Core / why Geno has played his past Core so long. It highlights his strength as a coach. Even CD mentioned in her postgame on TV that Dorka’s variety makes the team that much harder to guard. Imagine if either (or both) Nika and Aubrey can become more consistent with outside shooting? That adds more variety to the team. Because what’s the best way these players can work on these issues? With limited minutes? Why not give them further opportunity in blowouts? When the game is close they will rarely do it. In 30 point decided games, they can work on these things. Let’s face it, the elite teams are going to do everything they can to force Nika and Aubrey to shoot. The very point you are making for Ines is the exact point I’m making for The Core, and in particular Nika and Aubrey; to help their development. They are god now but wouldn’t it be extremely exciting by giving them those extra minutes that Geno is in essence “encouraging them” to be even more? And if minutes could help Ines and Amri, why can’t it further help Nika and Aubrey? Imo the payoff that possibly one of these players can do surpasses what Amari and Ines can do for this year. These are proven players. Way too much of a gamble to “hope” for Ines or Amari Also, UCONN had several tight games in NCAA before South Carolina. You have to prepare for more than just SC. As a result, I realize you and Rocky and others are more concerned with being worn down. We have diffences here I suppose,. I’m more concerned with making the Core as best as it could be. Also, as you mention posts from Bonedog. And yet he did also mention that our Core could win. Our chances improve if Nika or Aubrey can hit shots. [/QUOTE]

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