[MV72018]

Lots great points on Lepolo.
Another quick one:  
I did think she was the best at the responsibility to bring the ball up the court and dish off to someone else.
She seemed more reliable at this than others.
She also made some really good assists.
Though some of her assist credits were a pretty static no-movement pass to a covered big, Cam, Kiki, ... who then created their own great shot out of nothing.

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... Elena Boscagna is another piece of the puzzle I wouldn’t rule out..

Agree. She was brilliant at times, flashing impressive talent.
Othertimes just seemed to blend in and not really stand out.
If she improves at all like Iriafen did, she could be a key big impact player.

90% of the time "bringing the ball upcourt" per se is routine. What's crucial is how one deals with intense pressure D, a la South Carolina, USC, Texas, Texas A&M, or UCLA. Also crucial is not merely "dishing [the ball] off to someone else" upon arriving in the front court, but being able to make crafty moves that give the ball handler a positional advantage or beat her defender. To these eyes, L often seemed content to escape from pressure, cross the midcourt line and quickly get rid of the ball, like it was a hot potato, to a 2 or a 3. L showed no midrange jumper, a shot that is often open after putting a move on one's defender, getting a step, and being free in the key near the FT line. Almost all of her shots were treys or layups off drives, which she finished irregularly. With respect, I fail to see that L has the speed, athleticism, or handles to be a high-quality point guard at this level, especially now that the team won't have either Brink or Iriafin to dump the ball to down low and bail the O out. I'm surprised to see several posters, especially very knowledgeable BC, express such confidence (although he did hedge with "I think") that L has what it takes to be a successful PG at SU. Needless but obligatory to say, my assessment could be erroneous, but based on what I saw this past season that's the way I see it at this juncture. (Yes, I realize that left alone, L can hit treys at about the 35% level.)

[MV72018]

Lots great points on Lepolo.
Another quick one:  
I did think she was the best at the responsibility to bring the ball up the court and dish off to someone else.
She seemed more reliable at this than others.
She also made some really good assists.
Though some of her assist credits were a pretty static no-movement pass to a covered big, Cam, Kiki, ... who then created their own great shot out of nothing.

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... Elena Boscagna is another piece of the puzzle I wouldn’t rule out..

Agree. She was brilliant at times, flashing impressive talent.
Othertimes just seemed to blend in and not really stand out.
If she improves at all like Iriafen did, she could be a key big impact player.

90% of the time "bringing the ball upcourt" per se is routine. What's crucial is how one deals with intense pressure D, a la South Carolina, USC, Texas, Texas A&M, or UCLA. Also crucial is not merely "dishing [the ball] off to someone else" upon arriving in the front court, but being able to make crafty moves that give the ball handler a positional advantage or beat her defender. To these eyes, L often seemed content to escape from pressure, cross the midcourt line and quickly get rid of the ball, like it was a hot potato, to a 2 or a 3. L showed no midrange jumper, a shot that is often open after putting a move on one's defender, getting a step, and being free in the key near the FT line. Almost all of her shots were treys or layups off drives, which she finished irregularly. With respect, I fail to see that L has the speed, athleticism, or handles to be a high-quality point guard at this level, especially now that the team won't have either Brink or Iriafin to dump the ball to down low and bail the O out. I'm surprised to see several posters, especially very knowledgeable BC, express such confidence (although he did hedge with "I think") that L has what it takes to be a successful PG at SU. Needless but obligatory to say, my assessment could be erroneous, but based on what I saw this past season that's the way I see it at this juncture. (Yes, I realize that left alone, L can hit treys at about the 35% level.)