New, ha!
A few of us pointed out last year (and probably before that), that Hartley is a natural 2. Unfortunately she was straddled with playing more of a 1/2 the past couple years. Jefferson's year has freed Hartley up to come home to her natural position. And it shows.
You are absolutely correct Meyers, it has been noted since her freshman year that Bria is a natural two.
But my (this year's theory) of what makes fitting in to UConn's offense so difficult is finding and being comfortable with your (assigned?) or perceived role.
You may recall that Bria sort of disappeared during games earlier in the season…perhaps not whole games but major segments.
Take a look at the early games, it's quite noticeable.
I recall the game at Springfield (which I attended). She wound up with good stats but was also invisible at times.
I attribute that to her becoming comfortable with her new role as not primary ball handler.
Think all of the freshman last year; perhaps Morgan the least, Saniya at present…And I think it is more than just being a first-year player.
In any case, it's completely sorted for the starting five, to the dismay of our future opponents. Perhaps the most perfect balance I've eve seen in a team since the Knicks of 73.
I keep saying it, what balance, what a juggernaut.
