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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1863834, member: 40"] I actually have a similar reaction when I see the starting lineup you're proposing -- that there is no way that Battle doesn't start at the 2. In fact, I will be flat out stunned if he doesn't start every game, and challenge to be the team's top scorer, and at worst somewhere in the top 2-3. Here's the elephant in the room -- we have 7 guys who you could legitimately make a case for belonging in the starting lineup. Not all of them are going to start. And of those 7, the bottom two guys on that list in terms of raw talent and scoring are Coleman / Chukwu. Problem is, one of them is virtually guaranteed to occupy a starting spot, and the other guy is probably going to play at least 15 mpg, too. In terms of raw talent, our best 5 are probably: Gillon Battle White Lydon Roberson We might even actually see that lineup at times. But there's no starting center there, and the two guys who are centers on the team both bring something to the table [Coleman's bulk / improving ability to score inside and volume rebound, and Chukwu's defensive presence to anchor the press and negate attempts in the zone] that necessitates that they have to play in some capacity. I love Lydon--I think he is a stud, and possibly the best player on the team [if Battle isn't]. I also think that he will be successful in whatever role we cast him in. I think he could start at 3 if we have a backcourt that includes a legit PG along with Battle. But I think that a White 2 / Lydon 3 combo would be too ball handling and passing limited, no matter who plays the 1. Especially with the number of teams who emphasize pressure defense. Luckily, Boeheim has lots of options. I think Lydon will ultimately see lots of time at center again, even though that's not where some expect to see him this year. [/QUOTE]

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