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[QUOTE="moqui, post: 295560, member: 214"]
actually, by the end of the season, CJ was only a marginally better rebounder, and that was entirely accounted for at the offensive end (which is to be expected as an interior player vs. a perimeter player). Dirty was actually the better rebounder on the defensive glass when you normalize for minutes played - indeed, his defensive rebounding percentage of 15.1 was better than everyone on the team except Rak. CJ's mid-range game is vastly overrated by this forum - I don't have the actual numbers, but I would guess that he shot in the low 30s when he stepped outside 10 feet. On defense, there was no comparison - Dirty was superior in his rotations and closeouts, and at the same time more of a difference maker with steals and blocks.
 
but, at the end of the day, this is all just nit picking. There is no such thing as a perfect player and all of the frontcourt players have flaws or questions. Will Dirty avoid the very long slumps that have plagued him? Will DC2 be in shape? Can Baye get stronger? Will Rak be more active playing the wing on the zone?
 
all nits to pick, but they all bring complimentary strengths, as well, and regardless of who starts they will play roughly equivalent minutes. I believe that by the end of the season, Syracuse will have the best and deepest frontcourt in the nation. If the guards can stay healthy, SU is a serious Final Four contender.
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