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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 2687751, member: 5798"] So, based on UConn's current state with losing three of your most productive players, several players rehabing injuries, returning bench players with limited meaningful game experience, and who knows how functional or productive Christyn Williams and Olivia Nelson-Ododa will be, the question is would you be more comfortable with Anriel Howard and Danni Williams on the roster or off? As of right now, there are some question marks concerning next season's team. Keep in mind that UConn’s nonconference schedule next season will be more difficult than it was last season, with road games at Notre Dame, Louisville and Baylor included. Geno: "[I]We do things differently here, because we're different. We don't mind playing anybody, anywhere, any time. We're at the point now where we don't care what our record is in the regular season. All we care about is, we're going to try to win every game and then it's a six-game season at the end. That's it.”[/I] We don't know for sure who is going to make those meaningful "leaps" over the summer, and be ready to step up and contribute meaningful minutes this year. Remember that old adage: A bird in the hand..........! I don't see a downside in adding one or two experienced players of their caliber for 1 year that can help the team [U]right away.[/U] They are more experienced and productive than anyone he has on his returning bench. I think UConn would be far more formidable with Howard and Williams next season than without. I also completely agree with oldude's take on this: "[I]Clearly the Huskies have a greater need for another rebounder than any of the other top teams. While some have argued that Geno wouldn't want to bring in a player and try to have her learn the system and play for only one year, [B]I would suggest that he has nothing to lose.[/B] UConn returns 3 proven stars in Lou, Pheesa & Crystal. Hopefully, MW & perhaps Mikayla make significant sophomore leaps, they get something out of Touly and the 2 talented freshmen develop quickly. If so, maybe Howard is the "missing piece" that gets UConn a 12th championship. If not, you used an extra scholarship for a year and you move on." [/I] [/QUOTE]

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