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Message: [QUOTE="MD#12Fan, post: 2592965, member: 8636"] I like the idea of having a different perspective as it pertains to this year's (and last year's) team. UConn has 5 scorers on the court at once. Any other examples of that in WCBB? Look at the average shots by these players. Add 10 shots per game to any of our 5, which would be their averages on any other team, and presto you've got gaudy numbers. CD goes from 6 shots a game and a 10 ppg average to 16 a game and she's averaging 20 ppg. She's Phil Ford, Bobby Hurley, Isaiah Thomas not just a piece of UConn's puzzle. Do the math. I've been saying that it is rare to have this kind of balance on a championship calibre team. I think it's a kind of perfection. Like why the circle is a perfect shape. (all points on the outside are equal distance from the center point) Usually teams "revolve" around a star player. That structure may be easier for a coach to manage. I argue that the unselfishness and togetherness of these players is truly a noteworthy accomplishment. I bet Naismith would be smiling! I say there will be 5 names on the wall from this team. Has that ever happened? Not sure. Think of your favorite team like this in history. I keep saying the 70 Knicks. How about the 75 Warriors (Rick Barry), 77 Blazers (Bill Walton), 2011 Mavs, the BadBoys, the Spurs. Teams without a superstar that meshed into a perfect unit.... [/QUOTE]