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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 4030417, member: 26"] FWIW, I've watched all the games so far. I had an analysis of my opinion of Azzi and Amari so far as to what I've seen. My opinion has not changed. What I would like to add are 2 things. First, I am of the opinion that Azzi will not start this season, and it won't even be a close decision. Nika gets the nod (and I get that about 40% of BY'ers disagree with me). But to add to your point, I agree this game is not Azzi's best. And keep in mind the competition - (Spain in this case). They are good BTW and play hard but... These Spanish players are all young kids who would be freshmen (or sophomores) at best in the USA, and none of the players are good enough to be on a good college team, never mind being a starter. All IMHO but... I would suspect even the lesser Big East teams would beat this young U19 Spanish team. Point being, today is not Azzi's best day (she's played better), but if she's struggling against Spain, how does anyone really think she's ready for prime time against older, stronger, more experienced and better college players? Azzi is a very good ball handler and passer, a competent defender, and an amazing shooter. But she lacks and edge, not to mention any kind of physical toughness (from what I've seen over 4 games). Second, Azzi is not a physical player, nor is she aggressive in looking for her shot. PaoPao and Johnson are also passing the ball, but pretty much every other player, once they get the ball, it's a black hole. Shoot, dribble to try to get open and shoot, shoot even if it's a bad shot, and as for the post, shoot even if you are smothered by defenders. One other strength Azzi has is that she moves really well without the ball. The last play is a perfect example. Paopao drives into the teeth of the defense. the defense collapses on her, but she drives in anyway getting fouled. She completely missed Azzi moving to the corner as the defense left her alone, for what would have been a wide open 3. This will NOT happen at UCONN. The guards WILL find her on plays like that. [/QUOTE]

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