Team Leadership

[ERWUC65]

There have been several posts on who be the floor general /team leader next year. This year Paige has really been both, developing in that role from talent and longevity. With her and Aubrey leaving and Azzi questionable, the concern is as to who can fill that role from those remaining or newly arriving. The importance of this cannot be over emphasized if you look at the other top teams from the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, etc. who seem to be struggling more as we approach tournament time because of lack of a Paige type player. Many of these teams have been built from the portal, and while experienced and talented, they are newly together and as such lacking leadership down the stretch. I believe the UConn way will prove out again this year as it has in the past. Next year will be different and challenging in having to find that special player from many talented individuals but lacking longevity and experience in any leadership capacity.

 

[Blond D.]

My guess would be KK. Sarah will be the leader in most stats but she's a bit too quiet. KK learned from the best (Paige and Nika) and since she will probably be running the point its a good guess she will take that role unless we have some totally amazing freshman come in and take over.

 

[BRS24]

My guess would be KK. Sarah will be the leader in most stats but she's a bit too quiet. KK learned from the best (Paige and Nika) and since she will probably be running the point its a good guess she will take that role unless we have some totally amazing freshman come in and take over.

Agree. Although it would be nice to see Sarah take a quiet leadership role.

 

[BobbyJ]

There have been several posts on who be the floor general /team leader next year. This year Paige has really been both, developing in that role from talent and longevity. With her and Aubrey leaving and Azzi questionable, the concern is as to who can fill that role from those remaining or newly arriving. The importance of this cannot be over emphasized if you look at the other top teams from the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, etc. who seem to be struggling more as we approach tournament time because of lack of a Paige type player. Many of these teams have been built from the portal, and while experienced and talented, they are newly together and as such lacking leadership down the stretch. I believe the UConn way will prove out again this year as it has in the past. Next year will be different and challenging in having to find that special player from many talented individuals but lacking longevity and experience in any leadership capacity.

An absurd statement. You have no way of knowing this or supporting it. And you have no idea what goes on within these teams.

 

[Dogdude]

From recent comments within the team, it seems like Caroline is the one. She may or may not get back to playing like she used to, but either way, everyone looks up to her.

 

[Millenial23]

I think Ashlynn will have a voice too! She's be a starter/6th man 2 years now too!

 

[CTBballfan243]

The Leaders will be KK and Ashlynn Shade. Strong will be the best player.

 

[Woof 101]

BE tourney, NCAA etc. This is a great off season topic.

 

[Bigboote]

I think Ashlynn will have a voice too! She's be a starter/6th man 2 years now too!

I think you’re onto something. KK is the obvious choice, being very vocal and the point guard, but Ashlynn just has an air about her, and we don‘t see all that goes on. They’re a two-headed monster.

 

[Stagnant]

KK is the leader next year. Geno has said Chen is one of the leaders this year. So, a transfer portal addition could potentially be a leader for the team too.

 

[Bone Dog]

KK is the obvious choice, being very vocal

Is she very vocal on the court? I'm not at games, so I can't hear everything. But on TV, you could still hear Nika's voice loud and clear, and there was no mistaking Nika's role in on-court huddles. This is a question for the folks lucky enough to go to games: is KK's voice loud when she's on the court? She doesn't appear to lead in the huddles.

KK is an effervescent personality off the court. All her teammates talk about this and it is really important for the culture of the team. But being a floor general is a slightly different thing.

 

[Topdawg]

I am hoping that Azzi will be back and will take on a leadership mantle. This is an area where her game will develop with more playing time.

 

[Bone Dog]

I am hoping that Azzi will be back and will take on a leadership mantle. This is an area where her game will develop with more playing time.

I am totally with you on this one. If Azzi comes back as the player she was two years ago before her injury, she will be the heavy hitter, the bucket-getter, and that role makes one a leader, ready for it or not. I really hope she comes back for one more season and gets to experience that for herself. And I hope the new kids get to have one more year playing next to a superstar like Azzi or Paige.

 

[Rowdy831]

I think it will be Sarah. She has the skill level to be respected, she has the discipline to say the right things and most importantly not the wrong things, and Geno likes her. KK has what it takes too and so does Ash but in the end the best player will lead if the best player is a leader.

 

[BRS24]

I just posted an article about Ashlynn, and just thought, with her intensity, and growth from last season to this, she also could be another leader that has had an immense amount of experience in her 1st two years.