Based on who started the scrimmage, how they played, their conditioning and health status, and any off-the-court issues, here's how I see our depth chart going into the first game of the season:
PG: 1. Rori Harmon, 2. Ashley Chevalier
SG: 1. Joanne Allen-Taylor, 2. Aliyah Matharu, 3. Kyndall Hunter
W/SF: 1. Audrey Warren, 2. Kobe King-Hawae, 3. Shay Holle
PF: 1. Aaliyah Moore, DeYona Gaston
C: 1. Latasha Lattimore, 2. Lauren Ebo, 3. Femme Masudi
And, then my thoughts on my above depth chart:
- several players can play multiple positions, and will based on the opponent matchups
- we are deepest (and most talented) at shooting guard
- scary that I have 3 true freshmen as potential starters
- the front court was more difficult for me to rank our players. I think Lattimore and Femme give us the best chance to win the opening tip, but that's not the most important reason for who starts at Center
- Ebo's experience and strength are reasons for her to see a lot of court time; but, conditioning and speed are reasons why she might not see a lot of court time
- I still think it's going to be tough for Holle to get many minutes based on the talent in front of her at SG/SF. She's fortunate she has height and speed; if our smaller guards are getting posted up a lot, Shay's height might get her on the court to provide much needed defense; but, I don't see Shay's offense being better (yet) than those I have listed in front of her
- when I see Moore, Gaston, and Lattimore, I think 2 of the 3 could be on the floor together a lot (in a 2-PF type offense); each brings something different to the frontcourt, and that's good
If the players can stay healthy, improve in practice and do what Vic asks them to do in games, it's going to be a fun season, especially come conference play
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