Linda Lappe has always been able to count on Haley Smith coming to work and doing her job.
That's a commendable trait, and one that gives any head coach one less headache to worry about. Yet while Lappe, entering her sixth season as the leader of the CU women's basketball team, is grateful for Smith's predictable blue-collar approach, CU's coach also believes having the junior forward fill a bigger role at both ends of the floor will be a critical key for the Buffs in 2015-16.
"Haley is somebody who has to step up for us," Lappe said.