Nice analysis. The lack of post players was definitely a factor last year. Kudos to Schramek for having to bang down low with the Naz Hillmon's of the conference. She wasn't very successful, but she's listed as a guard.
Which of these bigs are going to play will be something to watch this year. Towers is definitely a more traditional back-to-the-basket big, but she has shown some nice touch on mid-range shots. Vanderpool had the ability to play inside and out in high school. Since last year's team was so guard/wing heavy, it will be interesting to see not only which of the bigs get to play, but whose minutes get reduced.
There are definitely some minutes to go around. Katie Nelson played an absurd 38.3 MPG last season and I doubt that new transfer PG Avery LaBarbera will play that many. Pospisilova and Hilliard (who only played 18 games) should also see a reduction in minutes from 36.6 and 33.7 respectively. Tara Stauffacher transferring to NIU also opens up around 13 MPG too.
Watching what Moseley's rotations look like early in the season will definitely be something that I keep a close eye on though.
Thanks for analysis. It’s interesting she didn’t like Stapleton. Have to imagine it was a defensive reason because she has a good midrange. Looking forward to how the ladies play this year.
Nice analysis. The lack of post players was definitely a factor last year. Kudos to Schramek for having to bang down low with the Naz Hillmon's of the conference. She wasn't very successful, but she's listed as a guard.
Which of these bigs are going to play will be something to watch this year. Towers is definitely a more traditional back-to-the-basket big, but she has shown some nice touch on mid-range shots. Vanderpool had the ability to play inside and out in high school. Since last year's team was so guard/wing heavy, it will be interesting to see not only which of the bigs get to play, but whose minutes get reduced.
There are definitely some minutes to go around. Katie Nelson played an absurd 38.3 MPG last season and I doubt that new transfer PG Avery LaBarbera will play that many. Pospisilova and Hilliard (who only played 18 games) should also see a reduction in minutes from 36.6 and 33.7 respectively. Tara Stauffacher transferring to NIU also opens up around 13 MPG too.
Watching what Moseley's rotations look like early in the season will definitely be something that I keep a close eye on though.
Thanks for analysis. It’s interesting she didn’t like Stapleton. Have to imagine it was a defensive reason because she has a good midrange. Looking forward to how the ladies play this year.