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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 4450702, member: 6620"] Ah, you've touched on two of the more distinct subjects over at McGraw's Bench this a.m. [LIST] [*]"SoniLove." Sonia Citron averages 16+ ppg, 33 mpg and 8 rpg right now, leading the Irish in all three categories and is very close to the 50%, 40% and 90% club so far (she's 3% under the FT percentage). While we probably don't expect her to keep that up at the Bench, she is also just a remarkably composed, spirited player who exemplifies what Niele wants in a player and person. ND is very, very lucky to have her. [*]Mabrey. This is the million dollar question. Yes, Dara can drill the three, but she's not a good driver, defender, rebounder. And, given that she's only 5'7" and/or usually looking for her shot, she's not a particularly adept passer, particularly to other outside shooters (see Citron, Sonia). In the past, many Irish fans could possibly understand the minutes, but right now she's still at 32 mpg, which is more than Miles! [/LIST] Niele brought in Jenna Brown to ostensibly spell Olivia or fill in for her when 'Liv goes on foul-fests. After two years off court, she was making some very good process and -- blam -- she suddenly went from 10 minutes to nada. (Same deal for Nat Marshall in the front court). Jenna knows her role: distribute and defend; and, she would've been a great help last night. Is it having a sister who is a coach of your team? Or Niele having such a long-term relationship with the family? Can't really say. However, her inclusion - such as being on the floor during the last Maryland possession -- on defense defied logic. Most Irish fans don't want her buried on the bench, but rotated in and out to best fit her strengths and recognize what she can't give. [/QUOTE]

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