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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 2015745, member: 2117"] Last year's team was as much of a sure thing as we've ever seen in women's college basketball. They were 100% easier to coach because they had 3 seniors who led the team and knew the level of work ethic needed to produce results. Going into the year, you had 4 starters back, 2 highly rated freshmen to fill reserve roles and a returning sophomore forward who was a solid role player. Come tournament time, no one came close. Next year could potentially yield similar results, but player roles will need to be defined early on and the lineup is much deeper. 4 starters will be returning along with Dangerfield who is expected to take the reins next season. Now mix in an All American transfer, the number 1 recruit, a couple other solid incoming freshmen and a transfer from a top 15 program and you have a LOT of options which isn't always a good thing. Next year might be more challenging because you'll have a much more competitive bench who will battle for playing time and implementing players who could be go to threats from day 1. [/QUOTE]