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Who's the starter? Lou or Caroline?

Who's the starter?

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This will be close. I voted for Caroline. I think her versatility is a little more and in particular, he post up ability and defense give her an edge even if I think Lou is a more efficient shooter.
 
Over an extended period of many games, they would IMO wind up with just about equal minutes, whoever starts. Starter might even depend on the specific opponent and/or the opening mix Geno wants in a specific game to adjust to other injuries or the style of the opponent's play.

But Geno likes experience and stability so it is likely Lou out of the gate.

But "fully heathy" is possibly out of sight right now for Caroline and your question assumes Lou also remains healthy (with already some minor issues). Wonderful if the issue even comes up!
 
Redux said:
Over an extended period of many games, they would IMO wind up with just about equal minutes, whoever starts. Starter might even depend on the specific opponent and/or the opening mix Geno wants in a specific game to adjust to other injuries or the style of the opponent's play.

But Geno likes experience and stability so it is likely Lou out of the gate.

But "fully heathy" is possibly out of sight right now for Caroline and your question assumes Lou also remains healthy (with already some minor issues). Wonderful if the issue even comes up!
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What minor issues?
 
It's really two bad we can't start 6 or 7. Might come down to who is best suited to come in off the bench and totally change the game if all things are equal as to who starts. Really great that, when back at full capacity, we will have the option to make a really quick and effective change if anybody is having a rough game or gets in foul trouble. Great substitution options that provide really different looks on both offense and defense. Such a versatile talented roster this season!
 
Caroline came in for Aubrey in the Iowa game. She’s been playing the power forward, not the wing. Geno has the luxury of rotating 6-1 Lou, 6-1 Aubrey, and 6-2 Caroline at the wing forward spots in the combination that gives him what he’s looking for. If Amari would get her act together, she’d add a completely different element to that group.

Ayanna’s play in the last game was big. Geno has another power forward/center option. I was happy to see Aaliyah and Ayanna on the court together for a few minutes during the Iowa game. They could be a pretty intimidating frontcourt
 
Lou. but if she misses 2 shots in a row, take her out.
 
Games usually start off at a very fast pace and Lou seems to be speedier & generally quicker than Carol, like with getting off shots.
As long as Lou can stay out of foul trouble early on, I like seeing Carol come in when the defense starts getting fatigued.
Being fresher can make Carol even more effective at whatever position she plays because she excels at maintaining her wits, especially when others appear flustered because the game gets hectic & goes into disarray.
She can come in and tidy things right up, & restore some order.
 
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Lou!

The real conundrum, however, is how to get Lou, Azzi, and Caroline in the game at the same time. I dream of the game where all three are shooting well at the same time. Perhaps bringing Caroline in as a PF IS the solution.
 
bballnut90 said:
LLS is a better shooter, Ducharme a better scorer/playmaker. I’d go with Ducharme. To be honest I think I like UCONN’s smaller lineup without Juhasz though. Floor spacing is better and it opens space up for Edwards.
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I do too if they can continue to rebound consistently, especially against size.
 
Wow! This is something that has the potential to completely change. First, WHO is better coming off the bench, point-wise? Next, WHO is better defensively (I think Caroline is a little quicker than Lou)? I don't see this as a scoring contest, but what will be better team-wise. Lastly, will competition between the 2 be a factor in improving? Will Lou be spurred on? Will Caroline be the same or better than last year? :confused:
 
I would start Lou, with the instruction to start attacking the basket right away. If she can help get us ahead, that puts us in a stronger position to win. If the game gets tight at the end, I will have Caroline playing rather than Lou. She is versatile on defense.

Both are great players and both will get significant minutes.
 
bballnut90 said:
LLS is a better shooter, Ducharme a better scorer/playmaker. I’d go with Ducharme. To be honest I think I like UCONN’s smaller lineup without Juhasz though. Floor spacing is better and it opens space up for Edwards.
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I’ll wait until Caroline is 100% healthy before answering any better shooter questions
 
When Dorka returns, Geno should go back to the original starting 5 of Nika, Azzi, AE, Lou and Dorka, with Aubrey subbing in for Lou at the Wing (3) and Caroline subbing in at the 4 and Ayanna subbing in at the 5.
 

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