Why the freshmen left Washington by Steve Kelley of the Seattle Times:

One view:

"She was an old school, '60s, boys P.E., tyrant coach," said Chris Bennett, the mother of freshman center Kali Bennett.

Another view:

"A lot of people know that Coach J isn't on the lax side," said sophomore-to-be guard Sarah Morton. "But for me that's what a good team needs — a tough coach who demands almost perfection. Coach J pushes you to be stronger."