Paige: The Means to an End

[Longtime fan]

Yeah, but Aubrey has missed the whole season, so it's not like we played with her at all. We were never "full" strength which included her all season, but her presence is missed. Get well soon Aubrey.

I share your good wishes for Aubrey. But we must remember the back surgery is not like repairing an ACL. Depending on what they found ( and did ) she may, or may not, have basketball in her future. We an only hope for the best and that the best is what she wants.

 

[Longtime fan]

Liked your post Tony, a lot. Just would like to make mention of 2 things--2 very minor pints-

1-- We now have "4" "go-to" scorers once Paige is healthy. Paige, Azzi, CWill, and Caroline.

2-- We can't "revert back" because "that team": that started this season pre-Paige injury is not even close to what this team is now. They aren't the same team to revert back to,. Azzi and Caroline were just getting their feet wet. Between Azzi, Caroline, and CWill - no way overall will this team "revert" to that. They might miss shots and could lose etc. Someone might get into foul trouble etc or maybe a team figures a way to prevent Azzi from shooting so maybe she is a willing offensive passer etc but no way will they "revert."
Throw in Dorka as well who was injured early.

In a funny way I think of Caroline telling Paige, Azzi and CWill to get the hell out of her way; she wants to shoot instead!!

The team was developing so well that they might have gotten to the final four ( or further) without Paige. But I wonder about South Carolina. And don't go to sleep on Stanford, just because we never see them play.

 

[OldAlum]

Anybody else notice Paige's hospital bracelet? I had noticed it last game and she still wore it at the beginning of last night's game. Seems like she ripped away the injury when she discarded the bracelet before entering the game.