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Message: [QUOTE="Sluconn Husky, post: 5354364, member: 5089"] [B][I]How she fits:[/I][/B][I] Vukosa is in the mold of the traditionally multifaceted post player favored by Geno Auriemma -- in fact, she fits the mold of the prototypical UConn player with whom Auriemma has seen success over the years. UConn is very methodical about building its roster and tends to look for the next name around which to anchor its rosters: Breanna Stewart in 2012, Napheesa Collier in 2015, Paige Bueckers in 2020, [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4433790/azzi-fudd']Azzi Fudd[/URL] in 2021 and [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5239592/sarah-strong']Sarah Strong[/URL] in 2024. When it comes to Vukosa, the Huskies should be able to utilize her skill set beyond the block and the paint, as she is a competent decision-maker and passer, and has the ability to play outside the 3-point line. Think of [URL='https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/63102/stefanie-dolson']Stefanie Dolson[/URL], who was a key support for Stewart during the first two years of UConn's run of four straight title wins (2013-16). Vukosa, a true center, will allow UConn to continue running its offense through a big who lifts the opponent's defensive anchor and spaces the floor for quick, speedy playmakers. Vukosa should be able to play well off Strong and advance her effectiveness, much like Collier did with Stewart during those title runs. She should also fit well with 2025 recruit [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5312306/blanca-quinonez']Blanca Quiñonez[/URL] -- who also has comparable international experience and playing styles -- and open things up for the likes of [URL='https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/250996/kayleigh-heckel']Kayleigh Heckel[/URL] and [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5174491/kk-arnold']KK Arnold[/URL]. Vukosa has an incredibly high ceiling and could seriously challenge current No. 1 [URL='https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/252388/saniyah-hall']Saniyah Hall[/URL] by the end of this season.[/I] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/45821629/how-womens-college-basketball-five-star-commits-2026-espnw-100-class-fit-new-school[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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