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[QUOTE="Orangezoo, post: 5752379, member: 237"]
I get that but in trying to assess it objectively who in the portal right now would make that case? I’m not at all aiming to be argumentative here I’m just trying to frame it up.

As in Hines is a good player with a lot to offer but does he meet that mark? Not sure it’s a clear yes given he has some obvious issues to work out. At Guard Wilkens may or may not equate to meeting that mark. Wilkinson at first glance is a maybe until you look a little deeper. I’m not seeing much outside of Bidunga, Wright, Haggerty, Momcilovic or Harris that truly hit that mark.. maybe Graves too. The rest are more expensive but stars ? Debate worthy that they instantly make the rest of your team look better.

It’s reported that Bidunga and Shelstad cost Louisville 9 million. That’s madness and could truly tank them because Shelstad isn’t much to write home about.

Bidunga is not a massive upgrade over Fru. He is very good but not sure what they have around him if Brown is leaving ( as of yet). Even 7-8 mil for two players puts a 13 million dollar budget in a tough spot..

I do think there is a good chance M3 makes this roster better. We need to see it but at 6-6 and a 3 level high efficiency scorer you immediately open up the offense for others like a Tobiason for instance. Just like an elite on ball defender puts a lot of strain on an opponent whose best player stands at guard. I just think there are candidates so far that can elevate a roster because they do certain things extremely well.

We have to get some of these other guys and a very good 5 too of course so I could be wrong here and that’s fair as that happens a lot lol
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