Because players were out of position this year (Paige at 4, Aaliyah at 5) it gets confusing projecting the new starting lineup. One way to look at it is who replaces the missing seniors Aaliyah and Nika. The obvious answer to me is Sarah and Azzi even though Sarah will likely be a 4 and Azzi a 2 for us. Paige is a given somewhere, and I think Jana badly needs to start at the 5 for us to be a great team.
After that it could be what player emerges from a big pack of possible candidates, and separates themselves from the competition. I am hoping with all the possibilities, somebody is performing at a level way above the freshmen this year, a clear upgrade.The 5th could be as big as Ice or as small as KK, or one of many in between. Paige can play almost anywhere, most likely the 1 or the 3. if Aubrey or Ice was that player and earned a start next to Jana, Sarah could even start at the 3.
My main point is we have a bunch of players, any one of which who may stand out from the rest. If so that is your 5th starter, whether it be a PG like KK, or a big like Ayanna or Ice. Paige's versatility and others allows us to do that. But we need Sarah and Jana to join Paige and Azzi as the core four, then the rest will work out IMO with at least one or two players showing a major improvement.