[81alum]

Wanted to add on Kaylee Johnson that in addition to good instincts, being in the right place for rebounds, and smooth (very calm on those putbacks and shots), my husband noticed that she was often the first down to the end of the floor on defense. She seems to be quite a find, and consistent with what I'd read about her having strong work discipline. Will be great to see over time the evolution of Kaylee, McCall and Kailee playing together!

And next year we can add Alanna Smith to the mix!  And while losing Amber, Taylor Greenfield, Erica Payne, and Bonnie  will be sad, we already have capable replacements for all of those positions.  The capabilities of this team will improve steadily over the next two seasons. 

Right now marks our lowest ebb--we have a very young team which will steadily improve with conditioning, training, and experience and which will get another influx of talent next year.  The Connecticut game is going to be ugly, and we may have a few more losses than we are used to in November, December, and January.  But I think a lot of folks--the ones who picked C.al to beat us--are going to be in for a rude shock by March.  This may be a rare season when we like the Pac 12 tournament better than we like the regular season Pac 12 championship.

[81alum]

Wanted to add on Kaylee Johnson that in addition to good instincts, being in the right place for rebounds, and smooth (very calm on those putbacks and shots), my husband noticed that she was often the first down to the end of the floor on defense. She seems to be quite a find, and consistent with what I'd read about her having strong work discipline. Will be great to see over time the evolution of Kaylee, McCall and Kailee playing together!

And next year we can add Alanna Smith to the mix!  And while losing Amber, Taylor Greenfield, Erica Payne, and Bonnie  will be sad, we already have capable replacements for all of those positions.  The capabilities of this team will improve steadily over the next two seasons. 

Right now marks our lowest ebb--we have a very young team which will steadily improve with conditioning, training, and experience and which will get another influx of talent next year.  The Connecticut game is going to be ugly, and we may have a few more losses than we are used to in November, December, and January.  But I think a lot of folks--the ones who picked C.al to beat us--are going to be in for a rude shock by March.  This may be a rare season when we like the Pac 12 tournament better than we like the regular season Pac 12 championship.