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Message: [QUOTE="FanInNC, post: 5050455, member: 13050"] I agree about State’s strength being the backcourt and the athleticism there. However I feel like ND is one of the teams that scares me in the conference or at least can nullify that advantage with Olivia back and Hildago as well as Citron. A lot of talent and experience there. Down low is State’s biggest concern next year in my estimation. Madison Hayes (or possibly Saniya Rivers) will play the role of a small ball 4 which should create mismatches on the offensive end, however will likely be a size disadvantage on the other side of the ball. Hayes is a good rebounder, but not the size of a traditional 4. Westbeld likes to float away from the basket so perhaps it wouldn’t be a major detriment but she could probably have her way on the blocks in that match up Id imagine. At the 5 State has brought in Caitlin Weimar from Boston who I won’t pretend to be an expert on. She was Patriot league player of the year last year and I believe 2 time DPOY for the conference. Seeing highlights she’s more athletic and mobile than River Baldwin was last year but lacks the lower body strength and size of Baldwin. I’m hopeful she gives State a more athletic look and different skill set, but I also don’t know how her game will translate. Maddy Cox showed flashes last year but was rather inconsistent. Hopefully she takes a step as a quality 4. Depth beyond that is a serious question with Mallory Collier and incoming freshmen Tilda Trygger and Lorena Awou who I think State are excited about but generally Wes Moore doesn’t give a freshman a big role unless they force his hand. [/QUOTE]

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