...higher on Dara than me on the court. I think she’s a leader but limited in play. She can’t finish in traffic due to her height. She’s a spot up shooter and I think that’s why she will primarily be a SG moving forward.

Reagan and Emery led by example. I think most are underestimating how much we will miss them. Cole has a better all around game than Emery but isn’t the scorer Emery was. I don’t think Rivers/Kitley can come close to replacing Reagan this year. I think Kitley will be great but will have some growing pains in the ACC.

For VT to be better and make the tourney, I think we need:
1) Major improvement by Baptiste/Mabrey/Sheppard. All 3 were very inconsistent last year.
2) Rivers/Kitley/King to be ACC ready by January 1.
3) The ACC to take a step back. Louisville, ND and Syracuse won’t be like they were last year.
4) Cole needs to fit in as well as be a leader as the ball will be in her hands more than anybody.