I don't think it's quite that dire. If Horston moves on, we could start something like: Key, Hollingshead, Jackson, Pissott/Darby, and Powell. Or if you want better spacing, Key, Jackson, Pissott, Darby, and Powell.
I'm assuming Hollingshead can become a consistent offensive threat and Pissott makes a big leap - she was the #11 2022 recruit for a reason. (Striplin and Puckett were our 2nd and 3rd best 3pt. shooters and can continue to be important role players.)
I'm 50/50 on Powell. I think she is better than what she showed this year and I'm not ready to give up on her. If she maintains that kind of A/TO ratio and ups her FG/3pt. percentages even to what she showed at Minnesota, and then you have Miles as a defensive-stopper off the bench, the PG situation could be really solid if not exceptional. That said, if you don't think Powell is going to be able to shoot/score with consistency at Tennessee, then that's a concern, because Miles isn't going to bring that either.
That leaves shooting guard as the biggest need to me. Darby can shoot with the best of them but can't create (and has improved her defense but still had the worst defensive rating on the team), and Wynn can get to the rim at will but can't shoot or finish with consistency (but is a good defender). We could use a consistent scorer who can shoot the 3 and play great defense. Easier said than done, but there are options in the portal and I'm sure more to come.
if I recall correctly….Jordan Reynolds, Tea Cooper, and I feel like there’s one more.
