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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2214305, member: 40"]
Tom, I already stated above that Battle sliding to 3 would only happen if Howard shows up in a big way.  If he does, then we wouldn't NEED Thorpe at the 1 for heavy minutes.  He's a double figure scorer, so where's he going to play if Howard is getting big minutes at the 1?  And Battle isn't going to sit, so where would he play if Howard / Thorpe are both on the floor?

I agree that under your scenario, with Howard not being a player that can be counted upon, then the backcourt is assuredly Thorpe / Battle.

I like all three of the frosh, as well, but I'm tempering my expectations for what they'll produce this upcoming season until I have a chance to see them myself during the preseason.  Here's hoping at least one of them emerges as a starting caliber SF.  But what happens if one of them doesn't?  Of if 2 of them or all 3 of them are better suited to play the 4 than the 3 offensively during their freshman campaign?

Again, the two bullets I list above in my original response to you seem like the keys to how the lineup will shake out.
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