IthacaMatt
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There seem to be a pretty good number of talented guys on the roster, to the extent we want to run it back next year with a different coach.
If Freeman is potentially back, I wouldn't want to overpay for him. I see him as a purely small forward. His defense is too poor and he's never in rebounding position on offense to get put-backs. I'm not so sure Donnie leaving would be a bad thing, especially if he wants too much money, and even more of the star treatment.
Sadiq White would be a pretty good power forward next year. I like his fire. I see him as a Terrence Roberts type, and I think he makes a pretty good jump next year with more playing time. Sadiq can defend. Sadiq gets inside for offensive rebounds. That's what we need from this spot.
If Kingz gets his extra year, as some have said, I start him at shooting guard next year.
I think George will be better next year. He has gotten better as we've gone along, and as he looks for his shot a bit more.
Anthony is back, but if Kingz gets another year, he is the clear starter. I think Anthony will work hard this summer, and hopefully come back in much better physical condition next year.
I feel bad for Fennell, and think he may be a good player who gets away. I would be happy with him as the backup point guard.
Kyle will be missed, but he should have been a PF for us, to be honest.
JJ will be missed more than some people realize. Did you notice that Wake got their margin in the 2nd half when JJ was out and we had about 3 bad possessions in a row? (Donnie shot clock violation started that stretch.)
I like Soare as our backup center again next year. I see him improving, getting more blocks and rebounds, a few less fouls. If he's our starter, that's a problem. But he is a quality back up on the roster, and worth a roster spot.
I would like to have Betsey back, but I would obviously start Donnie over him at the 3, if he's here.
We have to get a 6-10 240 guy with a low post offense next year. Someone with size to defend the post. We have enough three point threat in the front court. Let's get a horse down low who is athletic enough to defend the rim.
You'd want to add another 3, and another PG. But otherwise, with a better technical, tactical coach, that could still be a very good team. Think of the retained chemistry in this portal day-and-age.
If Freeman is potentially back, I wouldn't want to overpay for him. I see him as a purely small forward. His defense is too poor and he's never in rebounding position on offense to get put-backs. I'm not so sure Donnie leaving would be a bad thing, especially if he wants too much money, and even more of the star treatment.
Sadiq White would be a pretty good power forward next year. I like his fire. I see him as a Terrence Roberts type, and I think he makes a pretty good jump next year with more playing time. Sadiq can defend. Sadiq gets inside for offensive rebounds. That's what we need from this spot.
If Kingz gets his extra year, as some have said, I start him at shooting guard next year.
I think George will be better next year. He has gotten better as we've gone along, and as he looks for his shot a bit more.
Anthony is back, but if Kingz gets another year, he is the clear starter. I think Anthony will work hard this summer, and hopefully come back in much better physical condition next year.
I feel bad for Fennell, and think he may be a good player who gets away. I would be happy with him as the backup point guard.
Kyle will be missed, but he should have been a PF for us, to be honest.
JJ will be missed more than some people realize. Did you notice that Wake got their margin in the 2nd half when JJ was out and we had about 3 bad possessions in a row? (Donnie shot clock violation started that stretch.)
I like Soare as our backup center again next year. I see him improving, getting more blocks and rebounds, a few less fouls. If he's our starter, that's a problem. But he is a quality back up on the roster, and worth a roster spot.
I would like to have Betsey back, but I would obviously start Donnie over him at the 3, if he's here.
We have to get a 6-10 240 guy with a low post offense next year. Someone with size to defend the post. We have enough three point threat in the front court. Let's get a horse down low who is athletic enough to defend the rim.
You'd want to add another 3, and another PG. But otherwise, with a better technical, tactical coach, that could still be a very good team. Think of the retained chemistry in this portal day-and-age.
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