John A.: Five things about the Uconn Huskies

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From John A's column:

But Mosqueda-Lewis has been working hard on other aspects of her game that don't come as easily. And as she does this, she has become aware that her teammates are watching her, looking for signs that she is as committed as she says she is.
"I have been working hard all year to earn everyone's trust, not only [Coach Auriemma's]," she said. "I've tried to change as a player, change as a teammate. And I think I've done an OK job to this point. I am still trying.
"I didn't have a good practice the other day and I said, 'I don't want you guys to stop believing in me. I wasn't very good today. It's not going to be like this anymore. I will come back, I will talk … it won't happen again.'"

What'a the back story here? Why does KML have to prove herself to her teammates? Why does she have to earn her teammates' trust? Did I miss something??

 

[speedoo]

KML does not "have to" prove herself to her team mates, she chooses to. I think she has set a very high bar for herself to be a complete, great basketball player.. I think that's the back story and it's good news.

 

[Icebear]

KML does not "have to" prove herself to her team mates, she chooses to. I think she has set a very high bar for herself to be a complete, great basketball player.. I think that's the back story and it's good news.

It's called leadership.

 

[sarals24]

Last year Geno talked about how she had a tendency to pout if things didn't go her way. Sounds like she is taking care of that this year.