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Message: [QUOTE="BlueSkyGLW, post: 5113701, member: 11281"] That's too late.....she needs to have lots of game time with the other starters to ensure syncing.....no problem with Paige but the other three are new to her in game conditions. Coordination is not just offense, as important as that is, but more so on defense where a lot of read and react decisions and switching are done and split second timing is crucial. Azzi is supposedly projected to return in December. Aside from moving parts syncing on offense and defense, she also has to build up her in game conditions strength and stamina - it's never good to just rely on practice. Although she won't start on Day 1 of her return, she could at any time after she gets her game legs going. Finally, Azzi loves to play period, but she also came to UConn to play with Paige. Coach G is not going to be insensitive to the wishes of those two #1 ranked recruits in Paige's last year at UConn - he doesn't have to apologize for starting them together.....and preparing them together for the tournament is mandatory to maximize their chances. (BTW, it could also be Azzi's last year, though I think she may return for another year) For what it is worth, I really hope they stay healthy and win #12, Fate has been cruel to them with all those injuries. [/QUOTE]