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[QUOTE="DoctahLexus, post: 3970762, member: 6798"]
I think Hop maybe has the potential for a top 10 offense but would not call them top 10 right now. Epstein is yet to replicate the impact (let alone the points) he had off the dodge as a freshman and has instead become more of an offball finisher/good-vision feeder to compliment DeSimone. Williams was as big of a dodging threat as Desimone, even if he did not match his points, as he often drew slides due to his size and strength. I think they will really feel his absence. Degnon got most of his points off of his lethal shot rather than being a massive matchup issue (only 2 assists on the year). Angelus is solid but again not someone that is a serious matchup issue. After them the drop off at middie is pretty steep as far as dodging goes.

I just don't see enough proven weapons off the dodge in their O to call it a top 10 offense. Maybe if Epstein starts truly playing like freshman Epstein (as in he gets back into the 60+ point range instead of 30+) and Grimes starts playing like the IL folks predicted he would. Both are far from guaranteed. Collison coming in for them the year after next is a top level talent, and could be even better with some Grant Jr. coaching.
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