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Message: [QUOTE="packwrap, post: 5194663, member: 13341"] That was a very thorough post, and made the argument I have made since game 3. Even if our opponent is 6'7" Lauren Betts, I would rather guard her with athletic and quick Aubrey and Sarah, rather than tall and slow Jana (and Ice). Defensive skill is more important than height. The old frontcourt of Gabi and Phees comes to mind here. Short on height, but tall on skill. I have long term faith in Jana and Ice, my concern only for this year. Jana: Easy to forget her injury was an achilles! She really ran better v St Johns than any game so far. She appears also very coachable and she improves game to game. I also agree that Sarah w/KK&Chen is a wash with Edwards/Muhl. The current team gives better offense, but worse defense. What's sorely missed from Edwards/Muhl is leadership, experience, rebounding, defense and toughness. They were two of my favorite UConn players! Sarah's defense gets better every game and soph KK has been a revelation, so some of this gap is closing rapidly. Geno gets to make the real call here, so I'm curious to see how many minutes he gives Jana v SC. The Feagin, Kitts, Dauda, Edwards group are quick, but not intimidating. Aubrey and Sarah actually match up well with this group. [/QUOTE]