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Message: [QUOTE="Inthepaint, post: 4402947, member: 11386"] I dig Nika’s intensity and energy. But I don’t have a cow when there’s suggestions regarding ways to improve her game and contribute to the team effort. I think the BY agrees that her defensive skills and hustle are a big part of UCONN’s success the last 2 seasons. I also believe that she MIGHT be a little less gun shy about taking it to the rim or taking a mid-range jumper or two just to keep defenses honest and prevent some of the double teaming and lane clogging. But let’s keep in mind that her primary responsibility, when she’s on the floor, is defensive and slowing the opposing offense down, making them eat up their shot clock, and instilling a bit of caution when passing and dribbling. Personally, I would be pleased as punch to see her show some experience and maturity by reducing her tendency to lose her cool & commit some unnecessary fouls. Can’t help the cause sitting on the bench. If she could do that, I think Azzi & Caroline could do more with the extra 3 or 4 shots per game. If Nika, Aubrey and Aliyah can keep 10 points from scoring between them, it’s as good as putting up 10 of our own. I admit to being a bit defense- centric. If Nika can put a couple more in the basket, though, I won’t cry. [/QUOTE]