For the first time in her basketball career, Sara Scalia isn't a full-time starter. Heading into her homecoming Wednesday against the Gophers, she's coming off the bench for No. 4 Indiana.
The former Stillwater standout is embracing a smaller role after
transferring from the Gophers to Indiana, a 20-1 team deep with talent and Final Four aspirations
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Whalen, who is now coaching a freshmen-laden Gophers team, tried to be understanding and supportive of the decision as best she could, Scalia said.
"That was definitely special to me because this doesn't happen everywhere," she added. "I'm glad I'm on good terms with her for sure."
Asked Tuesday if it'll be strange seeing Scalia in another uniform at Williams Arena, Whalen said, "I don't know. It's hard to say if it will be until I get out there. But you know, it's just kind of the way it is with the transfer portal."
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