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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1647475, member: 1423"]
I do see his skill set as a SF, but it's really an academic distinction whether he's a 3, stretch-4, etc.. The point is, he can play either forward spot for us and be effective. Thrust into the role of band-aid center, he's been plucky but has obviously struggled against ACC-level post players.  This wouldn't be as obvious if TR and MR weren't also getting abused on the baseline by a number of teams. UNC did what they do (talent all over the court). Clemson hurt is with Nnoko. Gill/Tobey punished us inside. We got dominated and dunked on by Lammers, Jacobs and White (G-Tech), and even Blackshear and Laday (with Pierce for a few minutes) repeatedly scored on us on the interior. Next year I think much of this will change with a shot-blocker the size of Chukwu. But certainly, book-ending Lydon and Roberson at forward will help at both ends of the floor.

At the 4, Roberson's not going anywhere as a senior. Limited as he is offensively, he's a beast on the offensive glass and he hustles and prolongs possessions. "Glue-guy" is probably a good expression. And with his experience, I don't see him coming off the bench.

By process of elimination, that leaves the starting spot open at SF for Lydon, assuming Richardson plays mostly SG next to Battle (the position he's best suited for). So if not for Lydon's perimeter and driving abilities, SF is certainly where the minutes are. We'll need his scoring.
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