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Message: [QUOTE="jdote33, post: 4880034, member: 11252"] Kinda tongue and cheek but I think Paige has lost this season more than she has her previous two seasons when she played. Obviously, in reference to this question, I think the injuries play a huge role. We've played some really good teams that may have each played their best game against us (specifically Texas and NC State). So it's hard to say how many of those losses turn to wins, especially since most were on the road. So my number one reason is the competition. That Texas team fully healthy was pretty scary. Similarly, UCLA with basically their full roster was pretty good as well. Aside from that, I think they are having a hard time figuring out how to optimize this roster. It's ironic cuz Paige is plug in play in that she can probably fit anywhere. But she's been hard to fit back into place. She fit so well her freshman year but since it's been a bit of a struggle (obviously not her fault and partially because of injury). What's her best position? Should she score more, should the ball be in her hands more ? Probably more importantly who should she defend on defense. Not blaming Paige, she's had a very good season. And without question is still a top 10 player in the country. I think if u don't believe in Ice or Amari going small kinda makes sense. But in a high paced game where both teams have a lot of possessions im just not sure u have enough consistent scorers. Ashlynn has been amazing. One of my favorite players. But even if AE and PB go for 20 each, Ashlyn goes for 15. That's 55. To get to 80+ which I think each of the opposing teams scored maybe aside from ND., u really need solid numbers from Nika and KK scoring wise. IDK that's a lot to ask. So second reason is fit of available personnel. [/QUOTE]

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