02-28-2021, 09:31 PM
Choy and Madurawe struck me as definitely starter-caliber, but not necessarily top-3 caliber--which is fine! We've got an unquestioned ace in Gordon, and as far as younger players, we've got plenty (e.g., Blake, Houghton, Geller, next year's incoming freshmen) who project as top-of-the-lineup players.
And I definitely think Blake has the goods. She was terrific in a covid-shortened freshman season, and no reason to think she won't impress again this year. (I'd expect to see some liberal rotations in the first few matches, just to see what we have, since Lele is without the benefit of a fall tournament season to get some matchplay in to see how the lineup shakes out. So, assuming Blake is healthy, I'd expect to see her at #2 or #3 in our next match.)
Oh, and speaking of our next match, there's apparently a match against UC Davis this Tuesday at 2pm. Not on the schedule, but it was noted in the gostanford.com gamer.
And I definitely think Blake has the goods. She was terrific in a covid-shortened freshman season, and no reason to think she won't impress again this year. (I'd expect to see some liberal rotations in the first few matches, just to see what we have, since Lele is without the benefit of a fall tournament season to get some matchplay in to see how the lineup shakes out. So, assuming Blake is healthy, I'd expect to see her at #2 or #3 in our next match.)
Oh, and speaking of our next match, there's apparently a match against UC Davis this Tuesday at 2pm. Not on the schedule, but it was noted in the gostanford.com gamer.