In Reply to: Re: I feel like Aarnisalo should be starting over Jones posted by barrya on January 16, 2025 at 15:39:43
gets beat off the dribble by opposing guards.
Sure, there's a risk other teams will try to post her up on D, but there are ways to scheme around that, from not switching on screens to double teams to just denying the entry pass.
Opposing coaches would post up Tyus on D too. Jason Kidd just killed him. Fortunately, coach Harrick never thought that was a reason to bench Edny.
As far as shooting is concerned, Jones is #3 on the team in 3P% at 34.4%. She's 2% behind Dugalic, but Jones has made almost as many threes (32) as Dugalic has attempted (33).
Now, that's not to say I don't LOVE Aarnisalo. I posted how AWESOME she was immediately after watching the Colgate game in Pauley.
I'm just saying if you watch the WHOLE game, it becomes obvious Jones contributes to the entire team in many ways beyond just scoring baskets.