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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjugNp_l3E

As I was watching this highlight video of last season's tournament, two thoughts came to mind.

Brink is very capable of playing forward.  She will be a nightmare for some teams to guard.

I recall Brink as a freshman.  She had a blend of quickness, coordination, and reaction speed you rarely see in an 18 year old, 6'4" plus player.  I hope there are not unrealistic expectations for Betts right out of the gate.  As an upperclassman she will become extremely difficult for opponents to stop.  But as a youngster she may need a little time to grow into her body.

I don't think you will have to wait until Betts is an upperclassman to see her prowess. We saw Brink develop so significantly from freshman to sophomore, she became an All-American.  I think the same is in store for Betts.  In addition to her WNBA type body and incredible length, Lauren has great hands and footwork for a post, she is formidable defensively.  Best thing I like about her is she's smart; doesn't try to do things she's currently not capable of doing.  She sets great screens and looks to pass.  

Will agree, she needs some work in conditioning.  Right now she cannot get up and down the court quickly.  And even though she's already a physical specimen, she needs to get stronger, so she can become more explosive when rebounding or scoring off the block.  That's probably what she'll be working on as a freshman.

I can see Tara putting her in many non-conference games or PAC12 games where Stanford is comfortably ahead and (once she is over any freshman jitters), fans will see glimpses of her future greatness.

Don't know if it will happen this season, but I would love to see her and Brink (the twin towers), on the court together.  That would be frightening enough for most of our opponents.

[stopandpop]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjugNp_l3E

As I was watching this highlight video of last season's tournament, two thoughts came to mind.

Brink is very capable of playing forward.  She will be a nightmare for some teams to guard.

I recall Brink as a freshman.  She had a blend of quickness, coordination, and reaction speed you rarely see in an 18 year old, 6'4" plus player.  I hope there are not unrealistic expectations for Betts right out of the gate.  As an upperclassman she will become extremely difficult for opponents to stop.  But as a youngster she may need a little time to grow into her body.

I don't think you will have to wait until Betts is an upperclassman to see her prowess. We saw Brink develop so significantly from freshman to sophomore, she became an All-American.  I think the same is in store for Betts.  In addition to her WNBA type body and incredible length, Lauren has great hands and footwork for a post, she is formidable defensively.  Best thing I like about her is she's smart; doesn't try to do things she's currently not capable of doing.  She sets great screens and looks to pass.  

Will agree, she needs some work in conditioning.  Right now she cannot get up and down the court quickly.  And even though she's already a physical specimen, she needs to get stronger, so she can become more explosive when rebounding or scoring off the block.  That's probably what she'll be working on as a freshman.

I can see Tara putting her in many non-conference games or PAC12 games where Stanford is comfortably ahead and (once she is over any freshman jitters), fans will see glimpses of her future greatness.

Don't know if it will happen this season, but I would love to see her and Brink (the twin towers), on the court together.  That would be frightening enough for most of our opponents.