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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 3696740, member: 26"] Truth be told, and I'm being completely honest, there is not one individual, or even 2, player(s) I'm most excited to watch. This year, more than many in the past, has more questions than normal due to the sheer number of "new faces" that have never played a game in a UCONN uniform before (7). [LIST] [*]For Evina, "it's about time!!". Looking forward to seeing just how good she is/can be, and how she does after all her surgeries. I also want to see her leadership and toughness on display consistently. [*]For Christyn and Olivia, I expect a major jump (esp. for Christyn) in everything they do compared to last year. For Olivia, being stronger and keeping the ball up high. For Christyn, just about everything. Christyn said last season was her worst season of basketball in her life (more or less), so I expect her to be VERY focused and VERY good. [*]For Aubrey and Anna, what sort of sophomore leap will we see? I have a feeling it will be VERY noticeable for both of them. We ready some impressive things about Anna over the summer (fitness, diet, and playing with the Polish team), and Aubrey - playing against her brothers all summer. [*]And for the freshmen, just how good can/will they be? Obviously all eyes will be on Paige, and to a lesser extend Aaliyah, but I'm very hopeful that not only will Mir and Nika get PT, but also contribute in solid ways. [*]Piath is a big question mark - but I'm excited to see if she can show progress and ability to not only play at the D1 level, but at the UCONN level, or if she will be completely overwhelmed by the pace and strength required. [*]For Aubrey, word is she's a lights out shooter, so like ALL walk ons, I'm sure the fans will go ballistic whenever she makes a bucket. [/LIST] I could have gone on and on, but feel like this post is long enough! I'm just flat out excited!! :) One last thing - I am very nervous about injuries, especially for Evina given her surgeries, and really am rooting for a "safe" Covid-free year for our team, and all teams. [/QUOTE]

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