From the 5 - Key gave us 5.6 RPG last season. She's capable of twice that. She played rim protector and shot blocker last season, and I expect that and more this season. She'll help stop the baseline drives.
From the 4 - I'm expecting better defense from the 4 position because of increased athleticism and mobility, whether it be Green, Dye, or Striplin. That's not a knock on Kassie - she was not a natural 4. But she was a decent rebounder, and we may not exceed the 6 per game she gave us last season with whoever plays there this season. But I think we have a shot at it, and it will be a needed increase.
From the 3 - Not sure who will play the three, but we are probably not going to get the defense and rebounding that Davis gave us last season. She was the top rebounder by far at 8.8. That's why Key and the 4 must increase production and then some. If it's Burrell, she'll play good D and likely increase her 4.6 RPG from last season. If it's Horston (with Burrell at the two) we don't quite know what we'll get, though I would expect good D and increased rebounding from her. She's such a terrific athlete. Same thing if it's Dye. There's a lot of choices at the three when you consider Marta and Puckett also are candidates
From the 2 - who will be the two? Burrell is my choice, as she is best outside shooter and has size to dominate her counterpart defensively. That would likely put Horston at the three. Burrell gave us 4.6 RPG last season. I expect Darby and Wynn to get some time at the two.
From the 1 - most think Walker will be the one. She didn't impress last season on defense, but she was handicapped in her movements. She also rebounded very well, averaging 4.5 per game. However, if she can't cut it defensively this season, I wouldn't be in favor of her being the starting one. The inability to defend the quick pg's of the opposition was a major weakness for us. I think one of the keys for the season is to better defend the opponents Pg's. If Walker can't do it well, the Horston is my choice for starting PG.