Bria Hartley Don't Care

Many times this season, I heard announcers talk about how Bria Hartley was our team's best player. (When I use "we" and "our" here, I mean UConn. Sorry. Sucks to suck.) I guess I didn't fully agree with that, because I found myself ticking off other names in my head. And then Doris Burke said the only relevant, non-bullshit thing she's said all season -- she explained what differentiates a great player from a good one, and what separates a leader from the rest.

It is a willingness to succeed -- or fail -- when The Moment arises, when the lights shine brightest, and when it matters the most. We all daydream about the glory that accompanies getting it done and being victorious, but I guess I've never thought about the other side of the coin...

"You can't tell a honey badger not to be a honey badger."