bballnut90
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My point was that top 10 recruits are not usually satisfied with a backup role. Amihere has a long time until she graduates.
Stokes was a rare player. She was the best rebounder and best shot blocker per minute on UConn and she was still satisfied being a backup. Not many around at that talent level willing to do the same.
Stokes wasn't a top 10 recruit. She was #42 by HG, #14 by BS and #9 by ASGR. Only one publication had her top 10. She also was on the bench her entire career, Feagin it'd likely be 1 or 2 seasons max.
Feagin has 2 years under Boston/Amihere and 1 competing with Saxton. She probably isn't going to get a ton of minutes as a freshman unless there are injuries/transfers but should be in a spot to make more noise as a sophomore.
And most kids don't get a ton of minutes as freshmen. Look at Charli Collier, ONO, and Egbo from 2018, none got starting minutes and all have stuck it out so far. Can also look at the 2017 and 2016 #1 recruits, Walker and Cox. Neither got ample minutes as freshmen. No reason to think Feagin (or any other top 10 recruit) will be upset about coming off the bench as a freshman. Most do.