I think there is something of a consensus forming, with room for differences in emphasis.
1) Clardy is emerging as our best option at point guard, although I also could see Harriel winning that spot. Harriel was reputedly our best three point shooter in practice even in those years when she was almost entirely on the bench, and she shot better than Jump last year. This year is no fluke for her, although she has had a couple of less than impressive games. Harriel also has more assists and a better assist/turnover ratio than any other guard so far. Either way, those are the two guards we want on the floor unless there are specific defensive match up issues. This is early season, though, and all the other guards have a shot at improving their play enough to change our thinking. Lepolo is definitely not 100% back from her surgery, although her offense has seldom been what we need it to be to open up driving lanes even when she was fully healthy. Heal can be impressive and I would not count her out, although she is certainly having some adjustment problems. Ijiwoye needs a lot more experience, but her potential on defense is obvious.
2) Agara is just a sophomore. Let me repeat that. A sophomore. She will continue to get better both in terms of basketball skills as well as leadership skills. I saw growth from her today. She was more demonstrative, without letting it get out of control. Kate says she wants Agara to more of a grizzly bear than a teddy bear. I saw a little grizzly today. By the end of the season she could be reaching Nneka's sophomore levels. She will be the person to put the team on her back, but she is adjusting to the new role. Hard to be the team's leader when there are senior starters and you are a sophomore.
3) As for the Ogden/Bosgana controversy, I am undecided as yet, but delighted that Ogden is finally coming along. Even earlier this season she often looked flustered and forced up bad shots around the rim. Her play has certainly improved. But Bosgana has also had some excellent games this season, although not this one. I think there is plenty of room for the two of them to compete, but I agree that Ogden deserves more minutes. I also think that there will be times we need them both on the floor, for their height.
4) Demetre's step back jumper is just unstoppable when she is "on." I agree that she needs to be more of a featured offensive weapon. She needs to be a bit more selfish. She did well today despite the foul trouble.
1) Clardy is emerging as our best option at point guard, although I also could see Harriel winning that spot. Harriel was reputedly our best three point shooter in practice even in those years when she was almost entirely on the bench, and she shot better than Jump last year. This year is no fluke for her, although she has had a couple of less than impressive games. Harriel also has more assists and a better assist/turnover ratio than any other guard so far. Either way, those are the two guards we want on the floor unless there are specific defensive match up issues. This is early season, though, and all the other guards have a shot at improving their play enough to change our thinking. Lepolo is definitely not 100% back from her surgery, although her offense has seldom been what we need it to be to open up driving lanes even when she was fully healthy. Heal can be impressive and I would not count her out, although she is certainly having some adjustment problems. Ijiwoye needs a lot more experience, but her potential on defense is obvious.
2) Agara is just a sophomore. Let me repeat that. A sophomore. She will continue to get better both in terms of basketball skills as well as leadership skills. I saw growth from her today. She was more demonstrative, without letting it get out of control. Kate says she wants Agara to more of a grizzly bear than a teddy bear. I saw a little grizzly today. By the end of the season she could be reaching Nneka's sophomore levels. She will be the person to put the team on her back, but she is adjusting to the new role. Hard to be the team's leader when there are senior starters and you are a sophomore.
3) As for the Ogden/Bosgana controversy, I am undecided as yet, but delighted that Ogden is finally coming along. Even earlier this season she often looked flustered and forced up bad shots around the rim. Her play has certainly improved. But Bosgana has also had some excellent games this season, although not this one. I think there is plenty of room for the two of them to compete, but I agree that Ogden deserves more minutes. I also think that there will be times we need them both on the floor, for their height.
4) Demetre's step back jumper is just unstoppable when she is "on." I agree that she needs to be more of a featured offensive weapon. She needs to be a bit more selfish. She did well today despite the foul trouble.