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Yeah, that seems to be UConn's MO.  They attract wave after wave of elite players, even though they might not have enough minutes for them, but then those that lose out just transfer out.  We've had our share of transfers out of the program as well, including some for playing time reasons, but I give credit to Tara for always finding a way to keep bench players involved.  Our bench play has been a source of strength for the team, which is great, but it also gives players like Lacie Hull, Jump, Belibi, Prechtel a chance to contribute even when they are not starting.  Especially for Lacie Hull and Belibi, who were once starters, a "demotion" to the bench could have led to a downward spiral and transfer out of the program, I don't think we've heard grumblings about playing time.

Managing playing time amongst 9 players who could probably start at most schools, and 12 players (add the two freshmen not named Brink and Alyssa Jerome) who would start somewhere if they wanted to, was probably the most masterful aspect of Tara's coaching this year.

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[BostonCard]

Yeah, that seems to be UConn's MO.  They attract wave after wave of elite players, even though they might not have enough minutes for them, but then those that lose out just transfer out.  We've had our share of transfers out of the program as well, including some for playing time reasons, but I give credit to Tara for always finding a way to keep bench players involved.  Our bench play has been a source of strength for the team, which is great, but it also gives players like Lacie Hull, Jump, Belibi, Prechtel a chance to contribute even when they are not starting.  Especially for Lacie Hull and Belibi, who were once starters, a "demotion" to the bench could have led to a downward spiral and transfer out of the program, I don't think we've heard grumblings about playing time.

Managing playing time amongst 9 players who could probably start at most schools, and 12 players (add the two freshmen not named Brink and Alyssa Jerome) who would start somewhere if they wanted to, was probably the most masterful aspect of Tara's coaching this year.

BC