In Reply to: I feel like Aarnisalo should be starting over Jones posted by TheHappyBurgermeister on January 16, 2025 at 14:19:33
Jones and Aarnisalo are each playing 24 minutes a game, so who starts is somewhat moot.
My guess is that, in part, Jones is starting because she is a junior and Aarnisalo is a first year. Dynamics like seniority are important as far as team chemistry. And, you want to be careful about taking away an established player's starting spot.
More importantly, I think (correct me if I'm wrong), Aarnisalo is partly used at PG to relieve Kiki. So, as far as minutes distribution, it makes sense for her to come off the bench.
Also, Close may want Jones out there at the start of the game as a 3 point threat to open things up and help establish Betts down low.