I, personally, think the opposite. I think both teams realize with the looming matchup in Jan that there is room to experiment early in the season and still maintain a 1 seed status. The Jan game means more as far as overall seeding in the tournament. I really think we'll see experimenting from both coaches testing out matchups and personnel groupings.
Geno hasn't really played his bench much at all this early season. Somehow the alarm bells over freshmen not playing much have receded after that came to pass and UConn had an actual transfer. Funny that.
That's how I feel as well, I think most of the Oregon game was a push for more experience and resting players in the 2nd half more than trying to extend the lead. Henderson only played 24 minutes, I'm not sure she's ever played that little since starting. I expect tight lineups for both squads and I don't think either team will take it lightly.
yeah. They all need more time. I’m not sure if they’ll be there next matchup either. Unless both teams need them to have a bigger role.
It's really early in the season and it's quite daunting to put someone out this early. I think both coaches stuck with what they know, no point in letting a freshman cost you the game and they get inside their own head.