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Message: [QUOTE="freshler40, post: 4182082, member: 11053"] Our shut-down defender is Griffin. She has the quickness, size, ball hawking and determination that is missing i order to shut down the opponent's best player. Another issue is that some of our players don't close on the ballhandler when she picks-up her dribble. If we do it, that creates the possibility for more steals or errant passes from said player. Seems like both our steals and blocks have fallen a lot recently, some from concern over possible fouls in a tightly called game. Our bench is getting deeper so perhaps that will improve going forward. Several other factors are the 5th yr of eligibility and more easy transfer ability for talent to move into the most competitive teams. Dorka is an example. Perhaps somebody could do an analysis of transfers that are now starting in the top ten women's and men's teams. It would be interesting when also added to the 5th yr players on such teams. This added experience and selection process for team fit for 5th yr players may result in having more close games and up-sets. It is harder for newcomers to break into these line-ups. [/QUOTE]