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Message: [QUOTE="oldhusky, post: 3669002, member: 9844"] This might be possible with Mir being #9, but it is certainly a very high standard comparing to the 15-16 team. That team had two future All Americans and WNBA players as the 6th and 7th super-subs, with Napheesa and Gabby. #8 Chong played in the WNBA one year, and #9 Butler was drafted, and #10 Ekmark transferred and started at a significant Division 1 school. That year the Huskies were head and shoulders ahead of every other team, and their second five could have easily been ranked ahead of all but a few first string units nationwide. I think this year's bench might be one of their best ever, but is unlikely to approach the level of the 15-16 team. The first three off the bench I feel really good about, and consider Mir and Piath players that could prove themselves and give us confidence in 9 and 10 as well, but at this point I think they are still question-marks for now. Next year having a star substitute for #9 and #10 is probable. If Evina stays, and you add Amari, Saylor and Carolyn, the star substitutes could carry into the third team. I expect Evina will probably depart, but of course the unnamed one could decide to come here as well. On paper there will be several highly ranked players on the "third" unit. Now realistically some will probably disappoint, or be unhappy with playing time and leave, remember Megan's class. For now depth is looking very good and next year exceptionally good. [/QUOTE]