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Message: [QUOTE="hoophuskee, post: 4570793, member: 3535"] It's not true. In fact, SC went small in 16-17. That's what won them the title. Balance that's what wins. In 17-18 UCONN didn't lose to Notre Dame because of dominant post play. They lost because of guard/wing play. And last year can we really say the if Dorka didn't get hurt unable to play, that Liv being hurt while playing along with Azzi being sick would have had no outcome on the final game? Not saying UCONN would have won but you can't say dominant post play is the answer if they didn't have to compete against the most skilled team in the country being at near the same levle of health if we are comparing "styles of play." It's only fair to compare when both are equally healthy. And the same goes for this year. How can anyone draw a conclusion about comparing great post play vs great perimeter play when the most skilled team has been excessively hurt this year (and last)? SC – their senior guard last year was terrific too, right? Overall, Balance wins. Balance wins. Balance wins. Not one (post or perimeter) or the other- but you need both. Next year there might be a lot of people wanting to anoint UCONN an easy title if they stay healthy. But that isn’t reality. The way transfers happen now and in addition, all it takes is one big “Ruth Riley” with balance on the perimeter it can possibly expose UCONN not being as balanced as they should be. Us UCONN fans tend to overrate national size though because it’s our Achilles heel. There are probably other teams that have had terrific post play but don’t have the perimeter play to win and they will probably say “you need quality guards to win.” We as Husky fans just take that for granted. [/QUOTE]

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