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Message: [QUOTE="Surly1, post: 4782708, member: 11599"] So happy the regular season has started. Happy to see Paige back in uniform. Gene & UConn has seemingly struck gold with this freshmen class, and that doesn't count Jana. First, it would usually not bode well when your two All-American guards shoot 7 for 21. However, UConn has a third All-American, and she picked up the slack quite well. At first glance, such a difference in the rotation compared to the injury-filled, bench depleted teams of the past 2 years. I was skeptical of how much the incoming freshmen would find minutes, but their value is significant and hopefully last night will be something that continues for them. While we all know Azzi's release is beyond comparison, Qadence has a pro-ready outside shot. She has a high arc, sweet follow-through and the ball gently kisses the rim. Count me impressed. Although it will take time for Paige to be firing on all cylinders, the team just looks different with her on the court. Her presence alone takes the pressure off of other players - Azzi went to her spots, knowing Paige would find her. As Geno has publicly stated, UConn will need to ride the play of Aaliyah this year. The team's strength & depth is in the back court and against other top-tier clubs, particularly the SEC teams, UConn will be undersized. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see Ice Brady on the floor at the same time as Aaliyah, and develop a high/low spacing, as each player can hit the 15-20 ft range shot. Lastly, anyone who complains about Nika or doesn't see what she brings to the team, I have to assume we're watching a different game. [/QUOTE]

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