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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 5355399, member: 26"] So a couple things FWIW. I had a chance to watch a bunch of video on her. I agree with [USER=4250]@BobbyJ[/USER] - the player she most reminds me of is a 2" taller Morgan Tuck, sans the 3 point shot. Things I LOVE about her game (especially for a high school kid) [LIST] [*]Smooth and graceful [*]Has a really good motor and moves well for a "big girl" [*]Really solid footwork in the post, AND never seems to rush [*]Feet that are quick enough on defense to stay in front of her opponent without fouling [*]NO tomahawk chop when blocking [*]Equally adept at using her left hand when making layups [*]Does NOT shy away from contact [*]Keeps the ball HIGH when she catches it, making it that much harder to strip [*]Does NOT instinctively put the ball on the floor when catching it close to the basket like so many posts, even in the W, do [*]Already has a large array of post moves [/LIST] When we were recruiting her, without watching any video, I thought "she'd be a good player I'd like to have". No. She's already a great player and I CANNOT wait to see how she develops, especially along side Sarah. IMHO AA potential, and maybe higher. I recall reading, regarding her commitment AFTER her UConn visit before canceling her SC visit - she watched a practice and saw how Geno coached up Sarah. Sarah is already a great player and NPOY candidate, even tho she's entering her sophomore campaign, but Olivia noted that Geno was on her pushing and coaching her up a lot. She felt the need for that kind of coaching for herself. Very mature kid. Literally the ONLY thing(s) she needs to work on is strength and fitness (what freshman coming to UConn DOESN'T?????), and given that she's already so skilled, would love to see her add a baby hook (please talk with Auntie Tina Charles!!!). This kid is the real deal and I'm super psyched! I hope several others follow her!!! [/QUOTE]

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