As Arizona’s women’s basketball gears up for a new season with seven rookies, the biggest questions beyond year five are: Kate Reese is her recovery from surgery to repair a shoulder separation after last season. Second, how her leadership impacts the team that is uniting such a large group.
My shoulder is recovering.
On September 30th, Reese said: But just knowing that I’m tough enough to get through something like that, I’m glad I went through it. Obviously I can get back in touch eventually. It felt like an eternity, but I’m thrilled to be back on the court with my teammates. ”
Taking the court again allows her to practice these leadership skills more. Ahri Macdonald When Sam ThomasReese is now the longest-serving Wildcat on the court, so her voice becomes even more important. That’s the element of her leadership, and she thinks she’s the most advanced.
“I think I was setting an example when I first came here,” Reese said. “Obviously on the court I play hard and dive for the ball. I feel more confident in telling people that I need to, that I need to be there, and that I need to box out. think.”
A captain is not named early in practice, but the head coach Adya Burns We see Reese as a necessary person. During his freshman and his sophomore seasons at Reese, Dominic McBride Who Burns acknowledged that voice leadership in that post. It may be time for Reese to take on that role.
“It’s always going to be Kate’s team,” Burns said. “This is Kate’s program. Kate has been the face of this show for a long time.
Reese has 1,528 points and 774 rebounds in his four years with Arizona, ranking in the top 10 in both categories. She is one of only three players in the history of the program to have at least 1,500 points and 750 rebounds, joining Barnes Ifi Ibekwe last season.
