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Message: [QUOTE="tchalla1, post: 4583288, member: 9866"] Very astute analysis for a lot of reasons-- you're right, Dorka had one of those yeoman's steady type of a game that was overlooked until you check the stats. And what you stated as far as talent and height is so very true in the women's game, as unlike the men's game, it still is a vertical game where talent and height are almost indistinguishable. 'I've seen this with a few relatives of mine--both of my nieces were almost 6 footers in elementary school and one averaged about 35 points a game. Then her scoring average in middle school dipped to around 24 points a game, and then in high school, as there were a few other girls who were almost as tall, her average dipped to around 18. By the time, she graduated, this can't miss sure fire All-American was simply a good player, but nothing great. This is the procession that will be the same with some of the bigs in WBB--those like Cardoso, when they move to the WNBA where their height advantage isn't so pronounced, and they become average players, much like what happened to McCowan at MSU and the big at Baylor a few years back, because in the WNBA sheer height just doesn't cut it, and there height and talent become distinguishable. Even the much-heralded Boston, will come down to earth in the WNBA--the volleyball game that she and Cardoso play on the offensive boards will not be afforded her in the pros, and so her shooting must improve, her foot work and ability to drive to the basket. Boston does have a motor and has a willingness to improve as she did so greatly between her sophomore and junior year. I know some will find this heresy what I say, but remember Britney Griner?--people thought she would just dominate the WNBA--she has done well, but she hasn't been dominant. Starter talent that you mention and the dearth thereof, is what fueled the UConn dynasty for all those years--take those 2013 and 2014 teams--those teams had four and five bona fide first-team All-Americans as starters! and height and size to go along with talent. Interestingly, this present UConn team is not far off the beat--with everyone healthy, they would probably have three first team All-Americans--Paige, Azzi and AE-- and two honorable mentions, Lou and Nika--(Sorry, I simply refuse to put AE on any third team when no big in the country has been as dominant.) The notable difference, aside from the injuries, is that the competitive talent and size of athletes across the country has grown to offset the tremendous talent that UConn has.... - [/QUOTE]

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