Teams need good reserves to cover instances of

sickness or short-term injuries

foul problems

off days in a game

countering match-up issues

and reducing playing time & fatigue issues at the end of a game

Plus gives the opportunity for playing at a fast pace on offense and defense

... who also seems to be an outstanding young woman.

from giving the lead guards a break bringing the ball up to rebounding, playing tough defense and taking it to the hole.

Think KK staying takes away any need to look for a guard in the portal,
so will be interested in potential front line (including wing/small forward) possibilities.

This news makes the timing of King's visit very odd. I would have said that King would be a great replacement for KK's role, but now I'm not as sure how King would fit in (but I'd still love to have her for added depth).