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Message: [QUOTE="Conndog, post: 5125237, member: 5939"] Jana improving on defense will be critical to beating UCLA; she simply can’t foul out. Job #1 for her is to stay between Betts and the basket, and she has to grab rebounds. If she tries to front her to deny a pass, UCLA will just pass over her; no need to double-team but just cover everyone else. UCLA killed SC with their shooting (as well as with great switching defense)- UConn can’t leave anyone open, which is what’ll happen is they double on Betts. To the eye test, UCLA looks like the most complete and best team to me (haven’t seen ND yet). UConn will improve on defense and rebounding when Aubrey returns, but I’m optimistic about Morgan Cheli and Q too (and Ayana if healthy). [/QUOTE]