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Message: [QUOTE="Oracle9, post: 4179888, member: 11379"] I'm concerned with (1) mental wellness - to be going through what this team has been it definitely has not been for the faint of heart UConn or no.. Geno said it's been hell. He himself said he has never been through anything like this. Each player of course processes adversity different- there has been some unrealistic sentiments out there about sucking it up, gut check, and what not. It's not that simple. I know that the coaching staff has the support mechanisms in place for such issues and will provide as needed. The weight has been visible with some, E has been struggling with the situation it's worn her a bit including unhappiness with her production. Azzi was a Deer in headlights in the beginning - from professional experience I think part of her recovery was to give her time to process and be mentally locked in- look at her performance and listen to what she said when asked about returning she doesn't really speak to her injury more to her state of mind. Ono has been interesting she has responded better than I expected. CW still requires assurance and prodding but hopefully she'll become a little more consistent. AE is in the middle of a confidence crisis for whatever reason she's battling, but I believe she'll breakthrough, I think Geno knows it and is being patient with her. IMO that Depaul game, just in how they won will pay divends going forward- nothing with x's and o's just the positive dynamics it will afford the Team. (2) Senior Leadership not trying to be too harsh so I'm not even going to do the comparison with past Seniors. Let's just leave it there - lacking. I hope it changes but for now it is what is. (3) Turnovers (the details) and Defense needs work it can be better. I think it will get better. As Geno said recently (paraphrasing) he expects inconsistencies here and there but he doesn't want there to be a sharp drop off whenever they hit a snag. I agree. That's MHO, I like our chances moving forward with Caroline's rise, Azzi and Nika's return has provided a tremendous boost to the team prospects but also to morale- can' t underestimate that. Hopefully everyone stays healthy and Paige returns soon, it's going to gangbusters. See yah in March! [/QUOTE]

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