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@Tonyc you ARE the Uconn Women's Cheerleader--SO, how can you say they shall be FINE! They shall be GREAT.We have a team of studs who will step up. We showed everyone last season that our team that was full of injuries, with a very tuff bracket in the NCAAs, found the resilience to beat some very tuff teams and make it to the finals. We're a year older and healthier and once again Paigeless. Geno has a few months to get his team up to speed without Paige. After reading the threads there was a question and comments about another point guard. I do remember someone mentioning Azzi can play the point. However she is UConns shooting guard so that most likely wont be an option. With Nika foul prone we will need somebody else who can play the point. We can not imo go into the season without another point guard. Nika plays aggressive defense and we need that however playing aggressive leads to fouls and that could spell trouble for UConn at the point if shes on the bench. With that said we need someone with experience. Our early season schedule is really tuff so experience at the point is essential. Im sure Geno and his coaching staff are looking at their options and Azzi Caroline and Lou will be mentored and if thats not an option then UConn will be looking for someone who is formattable.
We will miss Paige's leadership on the court. Her positive attitude, her ability to make plays, and take over games may not be replaceable. We do have the studs to pick up the scoring and we do have the height and depth underneath to dominate. It will take time for Ice and Yanna to get up to speed in their new environment. They have the skills to be great. It wont be throw them in a microwave and they come out ready to compete at the college level right away. It will take time and it will happen as the season progresses.
I expect Amari to surprise alot of people this season. She has the skills and she has a good shot. Her height will be a plus this season along with her ability to pass the ball inside. Azzi Caroline and Lou are great scorers. We've heard all about Lou and we saw what Azzi and Caroline can due when they were asked to step up. There are gonna be some bumps in the road as we set out for our quest to win another NC and those bumps will become learning experiences and make us better as we move forward.
The things that need to happen to make up for Paige not in the lineup will happen over the next few months which means we have time to get ready. I am very confident that this team even without Paige is a great team. I just read that ESPN has now UConn ranked 6th in their poll. They are in for a big surprise.
Your Second Paragraph. I agree that is your best paragraph. I do to believe Paige is not replaceable. However, others may be as good or better. Your question about the 2 new guys is a good question. I personally believe Good basketball players, with experience in many games, can play at nearly every level--plays are different, your role is different, but the game is only putting the ball in a basket. The problem is getting there and stopping the other team---SIMPLE.
The Freshmen from last season and the new freshmen are in a word--exceptional, outstanding (ok, 2 words).
I'm a glutton, even acknowledging it is a sin, sinful me wants another Championship. Not for Me but for the Kids that work their tails off to give ME a championship. For me, if God grants me one more season to see them play--I'll drop my sinful ways and accept anything they give me.