I also think that when answering the question that folks should look at UConn's schedule.
There's usually 2 games per week & in Cayman they play 2 games in 2 days.
Sometimes they play a tough game & an easy game in the same week only days apart.
It may make sense to play a different set of starters for an easier game before or after a tougher game to give more people a chance to play & develop under the pressure of actual game conditions.
It could help players recover for the next tough game & it would show that UConn has learned some lessons about helpig players to endure the entire season without being forced to battle with nuisances like bruising & swelling.
This issues occur from practicing too.
The Big East schedule also allows opportunity for different starting line ups.
How else are UConn's young players suppose to develop if they can't learn during actual games?
It's not like some of the BE games are going to be close.
With 13 players practicing hard & putting in elite effort, they could all deserve some meaningful PT & not just garbage time.
Amari should at least be prepared to play center & to tip-off for when she's really needed.
The official 2024-25 Women's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies
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