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has grown — just using my voice and lead- ing by example and also being more confi- dent in myself and being more aggressive," she said. "It's something I'm going to need. "As a player, realizing everything is two- sided and what may seem like a bad thing at one time may help me in the long run and later on in my life." The fact Mason is a two-time ACC All- Academic selection makes her even more valuable to the Cavaliers. "I think Brey has a great basketball IQ and understands the game," Boyle said. "I think she has a maturity about her since she stepped on campus. That's a testament to her parents and how she was raised. Her actions speak for themselves. She's not the most vocal person but she leads by example. "When a player like Brey sets that exam- ple, it's easier for me because she handles things well." Boyle didn't mince words when discuss- ing how much Mason will be expected to handle this season. "I think Brey is capable of handling a lot this year," Boyle said. "From the start of the preseason you can see her step into her role as a captain. Others aren't capable of it because they haven't had that level of expe- rience. She can handle pressure situations that others haven't been a part of. "She can direct the team from the point guard position. That's what you want from a senior. You want them to take on more responsibility. Brey has been more in the forefront. She's really ready to be an exten- sion of the coaches on the floor." Mason also expects a lot from herself, especially since this is her final season. "Being a fourth-year, I definitely have high expectations for myself," she said. "I have more experience. Just knowing that we have the personnel and more athleticism will make my job easier in terms of what