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Message: [QUOTE="huskyd, post: 2498740, member: 6488"] I'm not sure how much useful info can be extracted from games like the Memphis contest. But there were two observations of yours that seem particularly relevant: Meg Walker is going to be a [B]major[/B] contributor to the team (especially when she starts next year alongside Crystal, Lou, 'Pheesa, and Z). We've seen her skill demonstrated as a ferocious rebounder and an instant scorer. She seems to understand and subscribe to Geno's edict about playing w/in a team system. She looks totally comfortable on the floor with the starters and is clearly a superior athlete and teammate. But the real news is the development of Kayla Irwin. Last year before the season started, I had high hopes that this solid 6'2” forward would become a stalwart in the mold of Morgan Tuck, a tough inside player who could rebound and score. Alas, she looked slow, w/out quicks and w/out hops. Opponents ran around her and shot over her. Her destiny seemed to be a seldom-used bench player. Not anymore. She got herself in terrific shape this season, figured out the UConn system, and positioned herself to become what I hoped she would when the arrived. Look for her to be a big-time contributor, relegated to being a sub but becoming a [B]SUPER[/B] sub. Geno trusts her now to provide minutes along with rebounds, points, a rugged body under the basket, and a foul-eater. Kayla has proven that some physical shortcomings can be overcome by being just plain smart. [/QUOTE]

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