she does not have the lift she used to have. We also have to keep in mind Shaylee's a strong girl, but a pretty average athlete — as far as D1 guards go. I also think it's plainly more difficult for women to come back from an injury like that than men, because basketball taxes women much more than it does men. Between the size/weight of the ball & the height of the rim, they are maxing their strength out with the sport much more than men are.

What's a flip of the wrist & a hop for a man, is often a windup & a leap for a woman. It's a lot easier to hop on a bum knee than it is to jump off one.