On media day Tara said she was not as worried about offense as she was about defense. But probably 90% of the posts we make about our team concern offense--who will be point guard, can we get another three point shooter going, how to feed Cam and prevent her from being mobbed, etc. etc. etc.
Most of the losses last year--with the exception of the game at USC and the Ole Miss game--had more to do with inadequate defense than offense. Utah scored 84 against us and they will be better this year.
When we talk about who from the three freshmen may get major minutes, or we discuss whether Iriafen, Demetre, or Bosgana can become mainstays--the main issue will be who from among those six can play effective defense against teams like Utah? It is highly unusual for a freshman to play that kind of defense that early. Iriafen and Demetre have not distinguished themselves on defense particularly. My impression is the Bosgana got a lot better on defense her sophomore year. So she might be the best bet for major minutes. But we need more from among the other 5.
Most of the losses last year--with the exception of the game at USC and the Ole Miss game--had more to do with inadequate defense than offense. Utah scored 84 against us and they will be better this year.
When we talk about who from the three freshmen may get major minutes, or we discuss whether Iriafen, Demetre, or Bosgana can become mainstays--the main issue will be who from among those six can play effective defense against teams like Utah? It is highly unusual for a freshman to play that kind of defense that early. Iriafen and Demetre have not distinguished themselves on defense particularly. My impression is the Bosgana got a lot better on defense her sophomore year. So she might be the best bet for major minutes. But we need more from among the other 5.