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[QUOTE="BroadwayVa, post: 2427961, member: 6118"]
You are rarely wrong, and not so now.  Azura has advantages, no doubt about that; also it is true the more time Z gets with the other 4 the quicker she assimilate fully into the line up.  I was obvious how much Katie lou was missed when she was sidelined with at injury. The defense dropped off and the offense was not as smooth.  The Defense against Uconn could concentrate on Napheesa and Gabby.  To be certain Z was not making an offensive or defensive threat of herself.  Against MD, Geno pulled Z for a few minutes 3 or 4 times to teach--that pleased me--each time Z came out and was either more effective or trying to be offensive.  When she was beaten on Post defense, she was pulled, and it didn't happen again.  Z hit a 3 big plus, she made a authoritative drive and scored.  
My belief is the team is better with Z and Katie Lou, but until KLS returns Ms Azura Steven will more than fill the void.  
I was cautiously curious about Azura's ability to run the court with speed, at times she isn't as quick to get there, but when she is whopped on back side, she is jet propelled.  I like everything Geno is doing this year : with the new kidz and Z and Molly---he must be beaming; he has gotten my approval!
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