“During the off-season I worked a lot on shooting, specifically the shots that Kathy wants me to be ready to take in the game,” Moore said. “Three-pointers and shots off the screen are what she wants me to take a lot of.”

Her responsibility this upcoming season, however, will be more than just knocking down treys.

“My role on the team this year is to be a leader on the floor and off,” Moore said. “As a senior and as the point guard, the coaches expect me to communicate with my team well, set a good example in practice and make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to.”

What Moore contributes in shooting, sophomore Jessica Holsey contributes in quickness and athleticism.

“She is super quick and almost impossible to stop on the drive,” Moore said.

And teammates and coaches are just now seeing Holsey’s ability as she dislocated her shoulder twice last season, forcing her to play most of the season injured.

“We saw glimpses of what she could do, but they were very few and far between last year because of the injuries she was playing with,” Delaney-Smith said.

But after resting for most of the summer and playing basketball only sparingly, Holsey has come back performing impressively.

“She’s one of those blessed people,” Delaney-Smith said. “She’s so talented that her body needed the rest, the injuries needed the rest. She took the rest and she’s back playing like a superstar.”

In Moore’s opinion, talent was never an issue for Holsey.

“I think she’s always been this good,” Moore said. “She just needed to gain confidence, which she’s done.”

Junior Rochelle Bell, one of only two players to start every game last season, headlines those at the off-guard position.

As a sophomore, Bell contributed 4.4 points and 1.3 steals per game. She does not necessarily have to score to help her team, though.

“Rochelle is our defensive stopper,” said Delaney-Smith.

“My role is primarily one of defensive leader and offensive creator,” Bell said. “With two amazing forwards like Hana and Reka—the guards have to be able to deliver the ball in the paint.”