I was going off of Slu's top 9 list from ASGR. You can throw Koval in there too.
She can play.
My choice would still be Tac. A difference maker on the defensive end.
Me too. Considering that her name has come up pretty often I was mildly disappointed in Koval from this recent game, but the highlight clips of Tac had just the opposite reaction from me, exceeding expectations. As for Heiden I think she may still be in the mix and probably should be, but I suspect if she commits she might compete for the rotation, but is more likely to be a backup to the backup, or a player in the 11-14 range depending on how many players we wind up with after the dust settles.
I have no problem with recruiting players and giving them the opportunity to compete for a rotation that may be long shots. If they surprise on the upside great, if not having an above average third stringer can make a difference when injuries hit and they move into the rotation, something we can relate to coming off this last season.
It is good for the team, but whether it is for the player is more debatable. It might be hard for Uconn to recruit a player in say the 50-100 range that could be an important piece of most programs, but who can see multiple higher rated players potentially ahead of them at their position. But if we can get quality "third stringers" go for it. Some may transfer, but I would rather have an Irwin or Bent level contingent player if needed, than say a couple of walk-ons like say Pulido and Lawlor.
We were lucky that Pulido and Lawlor were never really needed to play significant roles, but while Irwin and Bent may have been recruited for the type of role I am talking about, with three from Megan's class transferring, they wound up being in the rotation.
