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Message: [QUOTE="Bone Dog, post: 5287474, member: 12088"] Allie is a good perimeter shooter and she seems to be crafty. I’m not crazy about her shot mechanics, which resemble Carol’s in having a low release point. And like Carol she can score effectively at the rim and in the paint, which is key for big guards who aren’t super quick. Also like Carol, she knows how to get a smaller guard on her hip and drive on them. They both need to make up in smarts and anticipation what they lack in foot speed. This is one of the things Ash brings too. I’m not sure Allie can replicate Ash’s relentless defensive intensity. But something like it is a clear path to greater playing time for Allie. Also, worth mentioning that Allie doesn’t miss layups. This means she can succeed in the screen and back cut game. If she earns minutes through her defense, Geno will run plays for her on offense. I suspect Allie is smart enough to be patient at UConn. She was always the go-to player in high school. At this level, her talents are more niche, so she has to find new ways to make herself indispensable. This would be true on whatever top-20 team she finds herself on and she might as well figure it out here while she earns another ring or two. Even if she doesn’t get huge minutes next season I suspect she’ll see it as a good investment of her time and energy. The minutes will come. [/QUOTE]