This thread is different because it is structured as a poll.We just had almost exactly the same thread.
I agree with you that there can be more than one starting point guard. I structured the poll so that a poll respondent would have to make one choice. If you allow a poll respondent to select two choices, say Paige and Nika, it becomes harder to differentiate the candidates in the cumulative vote tallies because they both are receiving votes from a given poll respondent.Same as to begin the year, Paige and Nika. The mistake everyone makes is thinking there can only be one starting point guard.
Same as to begin the year, Paige and Nika. The mistake everyone makes is thinking there can only be one starting point guard.
I don't think NM's going to play her way out of the starting lineup, she's gotten better every year. I also don't think Paige is taking her minutes directly as you say. They complement each other. I don't think she'll be playing anywhere close to 32 minutes a game again though, not with all the qualified players on this team. Maybe 20-ish. Looking forward to seeing what aspect she's improved this year, hopefully that midrange pull-up jumper that's been on the wish list for a while.Based on pretty much nothing, I checked the box next to Nika.
Of course she might just play her way out of the starting lineup or someone like Caroline or Aubrey might play their way in.
Assuming that Paige is in good health for the entire season and plays up to her capabilities, Nika’s minutes at PG will be seriously curtailed.
Having said that, does anybody believe that there is anyone (with the possible exception of Geno) who will be happier than Nika to see Paige return to her former place in the scheme of things?
Much as the “Croatian Sensation” has not shirked from assuming the mantle of leadership and hearing EVEN MORE of Geno’s pungent criticism, the burden on her shoulders since Paige went down must have been dreadful. All the additional injuries and the extra minutes added on to her because of them could not have helped.
No pity party here. Is there anyone you ever felt less sorry for than Nika?
If things work out the way that should Nika can get a little more of a breather and focus a bit more on being “The girl in your face” defensively.
With Paige and Azzi on the floor her chances to distribute, pass, assist and run her mouth will not diminish.
Add Caroline into the mix, and Nika just might feel comfortable and confident enough to attack the rim a little more and maybe even attempt some jumpers.
Oh my G-d!! What a &@/$ing nightmare!!
This thread is different because it is structured as a poll.
The other thread asked about the starting point guard on day 1. This thread asks a different question, namely, who will Geno select as his starting point guard in the NCAA tournament after he has has had a chance to experiment with different point guards and lineup combinations during the regular season.
The NCAA tournament is when Geno will pick a primary point guard to lead him to national championship #12.
Some posters in the other thread expressed the sentiment that they would like to be able to place bets on the starting point guard. Because betting is disallowed on the Boneyard, I thought it would be interesting to set up a poll so that people could see how many votes are tallied for the various candidates.
If you feel the thread is too duplicative of the other thread, feel free to delete
This thread is different because it is structured as a poll.
The other thread asked about the starting point guard on day 1. This thread asks a different question, namely, who will Geno select as his starting point guard in the NCAA tournament after he has has had a chance to experiment with different point guards and lineup combinations during the regular season.
The NCAA tournament is when Geno will pick a primary point guard to lead him to national championship #12.
Some posters in the other thread expressed the sentiment that they would like to be able to place bets on the starting point guard. Because betting is disallowed on the Boneyard, I thought it would be interesting to set up a poll so that people could see how many votes are tallied for the various candidates.
If you feel the thread is too duplicative of the other thread, feel free to delete it.
This whole thread is like asking who should’ve been the starting point guard in Taurasi’s junior year? Diana or Ashley Valley or Ann Strother?Assuming all of the poll candidates are healthy, who will be Geno’s starting point guard in the NCAA tournament in 2024?