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Message: [QUOTE="cferraro04, post: 3816853, member: 267"] Here is where I believe we stand with Saylor's arrival and potential participation in the UConn rotation. To begin with we need to be cognizant of the fact that Saylor has not played in quite some time (recovery from hip surgery). I do not think she will be in game shape, especially in UConn game shape. Secondly, she is a freshman who has not had the benefit of the pre-season conditioning, bonding and pick-up games. She has had zero college experience. She is a gifted athlete who will benefit tremendously by being her for half a season working out with the UConn players. I don't think Geno will put her right into the game first chance he gets...he will want to send a message to his current players that their efforts in practice are appreciated. Saylor will have to earn the respect of her team mates in practice. I expect that by the end of the season she will begin to get a few minutes of playing time when the game is well in control. Expectations should not be high...if she does eventually get into the game and manages to score a three pointer it will probably be met with the same enthusiasm that Autumn's three pointer was met with last night. What we should all be happy about is that by being here early...Saylor will hit her sophomore jump during her freshman year. [/QUOTE]