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Message: [QUOTE="nomdoux, post: 4223178, member: 11245"] I can see Ayanna's ultimate wing categorization insofar as her athleticism, ball handling, movement fluidity, & versatility portend such flexibility/potential. In fact, I think restricting Patterson to post play would be shortchanging her development. NaLyssa Smith is a good comparable for what Ayanna can become. After mostly operating in the paint under Kim Mulkey, Nikki Collen has her playing from the wing regularly & shooting the ball from range given similar athleticism. I see Ayanna as the closest female basketball equivalent of Lebron James based on build/athleticism. Lebron is PF-size but with clear wing ability/movement. I also think we all will be pleasantly surprised by Ayanna's jump shot in Storrs. Her form is already very solid & she makes a decent percentage considering infrequent attempts. Apparently, her makeup & work ethic are stellar as well. WRT Aubrey, I think Ayanna's shot is more advanced & fluid at this stage. Speaking thereof, I also think we will see a significantly improved jumper & willingness to shoot from Aubrey upon her court return. Judging from roster balance, pro positional projection, & Geno's comments, Aubrey will be playing more wing than post minutes for the remainder of her UConn tenure-- given Ayanna/Ice arrivals & especially if Dorka returns and/or Amari/Piath continue to improve enough to warrant regular PT. [/QUOTE]