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Message: [QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 4423599, member: 1131"] I watched the game in person and just finished reading through this thread. Here are some points that I don't think have been fully made: [LIST] [*]In two games, it is very clear to me that Aubrey is playing in a guard/wing role, not in a front court role. And I think that is where she belongs, particularly now that she has a credible jump shot. She really isn't big enough or burly enough to play in the paint regularly, despite her leaping ability. She can still get a lot of rebounds, especially those long ones that go outside the paint. [*]Sorry to say this, but I give net negative marks to Amari on last night's game. One pretty hook shot doesn't offset 4 turnovers in 10 minutes, especially when your sole rebound results in a foul. She just isn't strong enough, and doesn't react quickly enough on the boards, to hang on to rebounds or to pull down contested rebounds. I don't think she can be considered part of the front court rotation at this point. [*]Given that reality, UConn's front court rotation is not deep at all: Dorka, Aaliyah, and Ayanna. Ayanna seems to be VERY foul-prone, which is predictable for a freshman trying to play physically. She fouled out of last night's game in a mere 13 minutes. Even if that is not going to prove typical, Geno still needs a fourth inside player, and it ain't Amari. Assuming that "the old Caroline" comes back pretty soon, I think it will be her. She has shown that she is versatile enough to fill that role. [*]Dorka is not nearly as strong a rebounder as Aaliyah or Ayanna (or as Liv was last year). She got stymied under the basket by smaller and less skilled defenders last night. That is an area where her game needs to improve during this year. [*]It looks to me as if Ines has already earned more minutes, and should see them soon. She plays both ends of the floor with poise and without histrionics, but with alertness to loose balls and open teammates. Unfortunately, I think Nika will commit enough fouls to open up minutes for Ines. I think that is a better option than moving Azzi over to PG. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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