PSU vs. Rutgers - Wednesday 10/17/2018 - 7:00 pm ET

Hancock got start against Japan and did good job. Do U think it could be end of Lloyd’s tenure. Think will see Hancock and someone else. Her sets are better they were saying and I saw she went on serving run earlier

From my limited observations, Lloyd is a bit better than Micha as a blocker, though Micha has definitely improved in that area.  Also, Micha has been trying to transition to a jump float serve.  I did not see any of the latest matches, and so cannot assess Micha's progress with that skill, but the serving run you saw may indicate that her jump float is getting better too.

To my biased observations, Micha has had the fastest hands of the setter group.   Also, as the only lefty in the present crop of setters, she can spike on two instead of dump.  I would say Micha and Lloyd are about equal running the offense.  Lloyd's experience advantage is likely not a big factor anymore. 

That said, I would not be too quick to project a change in starting setters.  Lloyd has been very good, projects an excellent demeanor, and so far as I can see, is well regarded by her teammates and the staff.  Micha's start against Japan may have been strategic (eg:  keep Micha sharp) rather than a larger indicator.

I agree, Team USA needs a terminating hitter to compete with the top teams in the world. I would add Slöetjes of The Netherlands in that category though. 

Do you think Micha will be the starting setter for the rest of this quad?

It's tough to say, because Karch basis those decisions on what he sees in the gym versus what we see in games.

Also, I agree with Sloetjes being a top hitter.

I don't know how the setting position will eventually sort out.  But, in watching the Japan match, I was really impressed with the relationship between Micha and Carli.  They seem to be working to help each other.  Carli is almost playing a mentor role to Micha.  I am also impressed that Carli is the team cheerleader when not on the floor.