Robyn Benton (UK Athletics Photo)
There was a time when calling a player a “dog” would be one of the worst things ever. But now if a player is a “dawg” it’s a badge of honor.
“To be a dawg, you know, just lay down and do the dirty work when the time is right,” Kentucky All-American Rhyne Howard said. “Dre (Dre’una Edwards) is a dawg. She’s going to go down there in the post, she’s going to work, she’s going to make the big plays.
“Robyn (Benton) is a dawg, she’s going to lock down on defense, hit the 3’s when we need them. Everyone’s a dawg in their own way. Everyone is going to make plays, and we’re looking to do the dirty work that other teams might not want to do.”
Auburn transfer Robyn Benton certainly is turning into a “dawg” which is no surprise considering she earned all-SEC freshman honors at Auburn and then averaged in double figures her second season before transferring.
“I am not sure we have enough time to talk about the importance of Robyn Benton and what she has been able to add to our team this year,” Kentucky assistant coach Niya Butts said. “She helps us on both sides of the ball.
“If you have been following us, in all of our games she has the most timely scorers probably of any player as well as defensive possessions. She makes plays when we absolutely have to have them. We are so proud of the effort that she is giving our team and the boost she is giving our team on both ends of the floor.”
