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Just imagine if Gillon comes in and shoots 39% from 3 like he did his first 2 years.

It isn't common in college basketball these days to see teams that don't have flaws, and our squad might be one of those examples. We literally check all of the boxes -- size, depth, shooters, playmakers, versatile components. Couldn't agree more with this part.

I even think inside scoring--which wasn't a strength of last year's squad--will be at least average this year, with Lydon / Roberson / Coleman, plus penetrators like Howard / Gillon / Battle setting guys up inside, with defenses unable to pack it in due to our three point shooting. I think we're going to see lots of easy scoring opportunities inside with our bigs [including Chukwu and Thompson], finishing easy buckets inside when our guards penetrate and draw defenders.

I don't think it will be a weakness that's for sure. We should get many more easy dump offs as you pointed out.
Roberson is a physical specimen who will surely be even stronger this year. He's very athletic and I expect him to be slightly more aggressive as a senior.
Coleman should show some improvements. He has a whole off season of health to actually work on his basketball skills. I'm sure he will also drop some weight and be in even better shape.
I feel like Lydon was capable of it last year but was lacking the bulk which should be less of an issue.
Chukwu at the least should get some put backs and easy dunks. He's huge and fairly athletic.
Thompson may have the most developed mid/low post game of the bunch. He is already physically mature enough to compete on this level. He can use both hands and has good footwork.

I'm not sure how all that transfers but I don't see it as a weakness.
 

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