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Message: [QUOTE="BBallF, post: 4934051, member: 10435"] I also think most BYers did not realize how great Paige's defense really was because they were focused on her offense. I saw it for the first time when she was a sophomore when she was anticipating second passes not initial ones while playing Seton Hall at Walsh. I was really stunned when I realized it was by design. This year she has just been something else. She has improved so much. The Syracuse coach is correct- Paige sees the game as a chessboard. Only the great ones have that. She can envision instantly what one movement does to the other pieces or players. Her fundamental defensive skills are also terrific. She boxes out as well as anyone, has active hands with long arms, and her switches are sick. I spent a lot of last night's game watching her play defense. I could see the whole floor really well from our seats and it was a real treat. This is the best all around player in the country and she never stops improving. [/QUOTE]