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[QUOTE="oldude, post: 5252865, member: 7511"]
We all agree that Sarah is an amazing talent.  One of 6’2” Sarah’s many remarkable skills is her ability to win the opening tip over bigger players.  Early in the season, Geno installed Sarah to jump center in place of Jana and, to the best of my recollection, she won every opening tip with the exception of the one against UCLA AA, 6’7” Lauren Betts.

The last time UConn had someone as accomplished as Sarah jumping center, it was 5’11’ Gabby Williams.  Both Gabby and Sarah share the same skill set.  They are incredibly quick off the floor, with great timing and serious elevation.  But there is a difference between them.

Gabby was a world class high jumper who would win the opening tip by getting to it at its highest point ahead of her opponent.  Sarah is so quick that she frequently wins the tip as the ball is on the way up, basically  “stealing the opening tip.”

The same skills make Sarah the best rebounder I have ever seen at UConn.  Over the next 3 seasons, I expect that I will be able to count on one hand, the number of times Sarah loses the opening tip. :)
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