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per game, respectively. When their
defense and assist‑to‑turnover rates
improve, they could be future All‑
America candidates.
"Their confidence, their fearless at‑
titude, the willingness to just come
in and make something happen were
really good," McGraw said of the duo
that helped replace the scoring punch
lost with Loyd and Reimer.
Turner's classmate, 6‑2 forward
Kathryn Westbeld, started all 33
games she was available for, finish‑
ing with 7.9 points and 5.6 rebounds
per contest.
"She's the X‑factor," McGraw said.
"We'd like to see her play a much big‑
ger role next year."
Sophomore guard Mychal Johnson
and junior forward Kristina Nelson
had their moments, but their playing
time next season will be challenged
with the return of Patberg and the
enrollment of freshmen Jackie Young
and Erin Boley, both of whom re‑
ceived National Player of the Year
awards and might have the roles
Ogunbowale and Mabrey had this
past season.
OTHER POWERS TO WATCH
While Connecticut is expected to
come back to the pack some next
season, there are about six to 10 pro‑
grams other than Notre Dame that
could legitimately challenge for the
2017 national title.
Look for Baylor to be the preseason
No. 1 with its combination of excel‑
lent size (where Notre Dame is most
lacking), veteran backcourt play and
overall depth. (Sports Illustrated did,
