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If both are healthy, which of Nika or Paige would be the better point guard, MSGRET? If you answer that, you'll understand why some say Paige would be the starting point guard. You certainly don't need Paige to be the shooting guard when you have Azzi on board, right?

I totally disagree, Nika and Ines are the only TRUE point guards on the team, Paige and Azzi are wht are called combo guards, while we get caught up on scoring its the point guard tht sets up the play and distributes the ball to the open player and set the pace of the game, a true point guard brings the coach's words and wants to the squad , im not saying tht Paige and Azzi don't take instructions from the coach but it's Nikas primary job on the court and she does it very well, and while we'd like to see her score 10- 12 points a game it's not going to happen, but she'll make sure tht the true scorers will get get their numbers, while we need her to hit the open shots she will get whn given the opportunity is there with Paige, Azzi, and others being double and triple teamed she'll get those opportunities, don't take her breaking Sue Birds record for granted bcus if it was an easy task it would've been broken long ago, it's not like there hasn't been really good point guards pass thru UConn in between tht span, give Nika the credit she's worked for and deserves, the sparkplug of the team and not to mention 2 times Defensive player in the big East ....jmho

 

[Dogstar]

Nika is t

I totally disagree, Nika and Ines are the only TRUE point guards on the team, Paige and Azzi are wht are called combo guards, while we get caught up on scoring its the point guard tht sets up the play and distributes the ball to the open player and set the pace of the game, a true point guard brings the coach's words and wants to the squad , im not saying tht Paige and Azzi don't take instructions from the coach but it's Nikas primary job on the court and she does it very well, and while we'd like to see her score 10- 12 points a game it's not going to happen, but she'll make sure tht the true scorers will get get their numbers, while we need her to hit the open shots she will get whn given the opportunity is there with Paige, Azzi, and others being double and triple teamed she'll get those opportunities, don't take her breaking Sue Birds record for granted bcus if it was an easy task it would've been broken long ago, it's not like there hasn't been really good point guards pass thru UConn in between tht span, give Nika the credit she's worked for and deserves, the sparkplug of the team and not to mention 2 times Defensive player in the big East ....jmho

And if you appreciate wht Nika does from wht I see you're gonna love wht KK brings to the table

 

[Bone Dog]

And if you appreciate wht Nika does from wht I see you're gonna love wht KK brings to the table

Yup. KK has Nika's ferocity with a touch more quickness and a wider variety of offensive skills. When Nika graduates and hands the reins to KK, there will be no drop off! Just picture the team in three years, with KK Ashlynn Allie Q Ayanna Ice and Jana carrying on the tradition. Who else will Geno add in the meantime? It hardly matters, though I'm sure more greats are on the way. These girls all play to win, though perhaps none more than the first three!

 

[Cuango]

If you were to choose the best PG and the best shooting guard in the country (on paper) for next year, (assuming full health) I believe Paige and Clark would be the top choices for PG. To be fair, Nika would be high on that list as well but I doubt seriously she would beat either of those two out. For shooting guard, I think Azzi would likely compete with, once again, Paige and Clark for the top spot. Obviously, there are others who would be ranked high on both lists; Miles and Harmon for PG, for example, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think we could have the #1or #2 PG and shooting guard in the country on our roster. Furthermore, we will have another PG (Nika) who would likely be in the top 5 or 10 as well, Some may disagree, but I think the above is (at the very least) arguably true. Assuming it is, it’s difficult to see how anyone can simply dismiss the possibility that Paige could/would/should start at the point?
I am unsure what will happen, but if we have a fully healthy Caroline/Aubrey for the wing/small forward and Aaliyah at the four, then I would think that PB, , AG or CD, AE, and one of the trio of bigs would be a pretty strong lineup. If Nika starts at the point, then Azzi or Paige would have to play the three spot. Obviously they both could do that but both would be on the small side and would also face more physicality there as well.
Obviously, Nika may well be the starting PG next season. She’s very capable and as Geno has said repeatedly, she brings a whole different vibe to the team. My point is simply this, dismissing the possibility that Paige Bueckers might reassume the starting PG position next season is ludicrous.
This team is (knock on wood) going to be among the most talented teams ever, with potential All-American candidates at four of the five starting positions! With a lineup like that, there’s no shame in coming off the bench.

 

[Boreifs]

As I have always said, I am less concerned with who starts the year than who the starters are going into the Playoffs. The above lineup would be one of the fastest ever and fun to watch until several of the Top-10 teams with 2 or more strong bigs had their way with us. This was exactly what UConn did this year to most teams. Suggest the guard question will work itself out - my question is who is going to be there next to Aaliyah down in the blocks when the other team's multiple 6'4"+ bigs start banging.

Which teams with multiple 6’4” bigs did you have in mind?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Man, you talk about thread drift. I think I see Spain in the distance.