Gracie is a force in the paint, playing with a level of defensive intensity that sets the tone for her team. She is a fierce and relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor, consistently outworking opponents to secure extra possessions.  In the paint, she defends the rim, is physical down low, and is situationally aware at all times. What makes Gracie stand out is that her work ethic—she brings that same “win-at-all-costs” energy to every defensive rotation and every box-out. She is exactly the kind of gritty interior presence that makes an opponent think twice about driving into the lane.