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Message: [QUOTE="DavidinNaples, post: 5303518, member: 3537"] [B]Ashlynn Shade did not play in her 2nd game in a UConn uniform. [/B]Geno later said it was due to an oversight during a tough loss to NC State. [U]Ash has played in every other of UConn's 78 games in her two seasons. [/U]She has started a total of 45 games and has come of the bench 33 times. Her role as a freshman was changed from sub to emergency starter when Azzi went down after just 2 games & Caroline was hurt after 4. Her stats freshman year were eye opening: 1. Minutes played = 1,194 or 31.4 minutes average every game. 2. Points scored = 419 (3rd most on team) 3. Three point shots = 180 (2nd most to Paige at 202) 4. Three point accuracy = 35.6% (3rd best on team) 5. Free throw % = 91.2% (21-23) 6. Started 33 of 38 games. [B]With the return of Azzi last season, Geno invented a new role for Shade and KK Arnold. [/B]They became the Terror Twins coming off the bench with energy, defense and scoring. Many of Ashlynn's stats were even better as a sophomore despite fewer minutes on the court: 1. Thee point shooting improved to 41.1% (53-129) 2. Steals went from 37 to 57. 3. Turnovers decreased from 39 to 24. 4. Assist to turnover ratio jumped to 2.21... [B]Her points total fell to 308, but the team scored 3,269 points, highest total since 2017-18[/B]. Rebounds held steady as measured on a per minute basis and assists were almost unchanged at 55 vs 53, again despite way fewer minutes. Overall shooting % for the two seasons was 48.1% and 48%. Clearly Ash excels whether starting or coming off the bench. [U]Geno uses her in a variety of positions/lineups and had said several times he just needs her on the court doing all the things she does so well[/U]. Shade's adaptability to whatever role Geno needs is remarkable. This season will no doubt be just as amazing..!! Have another great season Ashlynn....!! Go Huskies..!! [/QUOTE]

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