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Message: [QUOTE="Bronx23, post: 2558633, member: 8501"] I clearly see all the concerns and criticism of Z's defense especially last night against a quality big. I'd just like to restate and point out that she never had to nor learned to play proper defense. Yes she's been here a year and a half but it's only been a half year of focus and she's the sixth player. They also only occasionally play a big of this quality in a seemingly competitive game. For every player and every person, basketball and life are processes that take time and everyone's learning curve is different. What makes me encouraged about Z's coming along is her offensive game and movement are incredibly for a big of her length. If she can do what she does on the offensive end she can (and I believe will) become a good or better defensive player by early to mid next year. I also am pretty sure she's not happy with her inabilities and weaknesses and knows she needs to fix them to be a very good to outstanding pro. This makes me confident she will stay and have the sophomore jump but it will be in her senior year. Next year Gabby and Kia (shh I know we shouldn't even say it) will be gone. Z will move into a much more prominent role and the improvement will be required for her to play and become the player she can and wants to be. Remember she choose to transfer here. She knew much of this as much as anyone can know coming in. Most importantly, it is a process and for most a long, slow, uneven one. Last night was an amazing win and had so much superb play by the top five, try and learn to "savor" it for at least a few days. Bronx23 [/QUOTE]

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