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Message: [QUOTE="JellyBean, post: 4822744, member: 1997"] I really loved what I saw out there today. The team boxed out. The defense was pretty good, especially in the 2nd half. The starting lineup is getting better and consistent. KK-She is going to better. I love that she is not afraid to attack the basket. Those shots will start falling soon. Ashlynn- Like KK, her shot will become consistent. I just love that she is looking confident out there. Her defense is going to get better. I figure by the middle of Big East play, Ashlynn & KK are going to be a force. Aaliyah-Just a joy to watch. What an efficient game out there today. I loved that she is able to handle all of the physical play and still give the team her best, especially on the boards. Paige- All Everything. What more can we say about her that hasn't been said before. The thing about Paige, and Coach hit on it during his press conference, Paige's basketball IQ allows her to take advantage of so many situations and help the team on both ends of the floor. Nika- I still enjoy watching her play. Like Coach said in the presser, she is a nightmare but what a nightmare to have. Her 10 assists are what we love about her. She, like Paige, can put the ball in the right spot. We all know she hates making turnovers. But like, the great John Wooden said about turnovers, “A basketball team that won’t risk mistakes will not outscore opponents. The same is true for any organization. Fouls, errors and mistakes are part of the competitive process in sports, business and elsewhere. Don’t live in fear of making a mistake." Nika needs to play fearlessly out there. Aubrey- What a game! She is a true slasher. Basketball is a game of angles and Paige and Aubrey play angles the best, KK is going to be next as she gets stronger. But Aubrey was awesome out there. I am hoping that she continues to build on this game. I loved that embrace when she came out of the game between her and Coach. That was powerful considering all that she has went through. Ice-I think when we get into Big East play, she will get more minutes and more playing time. Like the other freshmen players, she will get better and by January, I think we will see a confident Ice Brady out there. She got the talent. She just has to believe that she can do it. Q-She needs to share her confidence with Ice. Q is not afraid to shoot the rock. 5 minutes on the floor and she put up 7 shots. Love it!! Like KK, Ashlynn, and Ice, I am hoping that these players get more minutes during the Big East season. 10 games in and we are 7-3, with a tough schedule. The sky is not falling, guys. We got the talent. Just keep getting better. Great win, UConn!! [/QUOTE]

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