Howard can play, there's no denying that. But if I were to guess who would succeed most as a scorer/shooter, top ceiling, it would be Richardson. They all have promise and anyone and all of these guys could end up studs.Frank will surprise a lot of people in my opinion.
I agree. However, I hope Howard grows into a ball handler whose size causes mismatches and draws defenders to leave open shooters like Malachi or Tyler, while also giving potential dishes to Moose, Beast or Dejuan.Howard can play, there's no denying that. But if I were to guess who would succeed most as a scorer/shooter, top ceiling, it would be Richardson. They all have promise and anyone and all of these guys could end up studs.
Iwasn't really clear on Malachi's ability but playing the SF spot was kind of a surprise. I though he was going to the point where his height at the top of the zone could be an advantage We still need Bryant to lift this team to the top next year. I presume if he was "the silent verbal"If you're talking about shooting... Malachi is the guy. I am most excited about him.
But all of them are going to be great players.
I assume.
When he comes sounds a bit more positive than if. If he was the silent verbal alluded to earlier this year i.e. that news would have been out by now so I doubt if it was ever him bt no other 2015 name has shot to the forefront.I feel Frank will surprise people the same way CJ did his freshman yr. Quality play and poise as a frosh that will want everyone wanting more. Immeadiate impact guy will be Mali and/or Bryant. ..if and when he comes.
I think thats kind of a result of the type of players we recruit. We need long armed nimble players for the zone to be effective, and that same trait almost always ensures we don't have muscular looking players.I like how we always talk about kids getting stronger, but our kids almost always seem to end up skinny
If he is our only new starter we would have the most depth in Cuse history and I think possibly one of the best teams in the nation. Of course it is also the hardest part of the zone to play so we may see a few quick hooks as well as some What loses. Only problem is that means either someone will be transferring or Coleman's health is not good enough for him to come back.Bryant is the guy I'm most excited about because he makes the difference for next years team which will lose Rakeem. At this point although its a long shot I wouldn't be too shocked if Bryant was our only new starter next season. We would of course have a stacked bench then.
If he is our only new starter we would have the most depth in Cuse history and I think possibly one of the best teams in the nation. Of course it is also the hardest part of the zone to play so we may see a few quick hooks as well as some What loses. Only problem is that means either someone will be transferring or Coleman's health is not good enough for him to come back.
Starters:
Joseph(So)
Cooney(rSr)
Gbinije(rSr)
McCullough(So)
Bryant(Fr)
Bench:
Roberson(Jr)
Patterson(Jr)
Johnson(Jr) Most likely transfer candidate
Coleman(rJr) Health concerns
Obokoh(Jr?)
Richardson(Fr)
Diagne(Fr)
Lydon(Fr) Redshirt candidate
Howard(Fr) Redshirt candidate
The numbers always work themselves out but needless to say this may be the most talent in terms of depth we may have ever had and I can't wait to see it all play out.
Ron is not a PG in the traditional sense, but I feel like unless Howard really comes in and wows the staff then he will sit behind someone with some college level experience running the show. I'm a huge Howard fan and hope he cracks the rotation, but we have five other guys fighting for guard minutes and he may be at the bottom of the totem pole for the time being.I don't think Howard would redshirt as I see him being the backup PG, Ron just isn't at this point and we are seeing that MikeG is best as a SF. Lydon quite possibly could however.
Obviously there is a numbers problem if Chris were to come back and I'm still guessing he is gone at this point although obviously JB wants him back and wants Bryant which makes me think things will work out fine.
I feel really bad for DC2 and JB was saying that he hasn't been able to put 3/4 good practices together in a row without pain/swelling. (some reading between the lines there) If that is the case he will redshirt this year but what happens if that doesn't change before the season is over? If he still can't participate full time in practice he may be done.
The other possibility is a transfer which you just never know about.
I see it like this if Chris is back:
Joseph/Howard
Cooney/Richardson
MikeG/BJ-Richardson
Chris/Roberson/Diange
Bryant/Diange
DC2? Ron?
Ron is not a PG in the traditional sense, but I feel like unless Howard really comes in and wows the staff then he will sit behind someone with some college level experience running the show. I'm a huge Howard fan and hope he cracks the rotation, but we have five other guys fighting for guard minutes and he may be at the bottom of the totem pole for the time being.
You are not wrong in the fact that they wont be fighting for minutes in a sense, and both Mali and G can and will play at the 3. I don't think when push comes to shove coach would want to put freshman Howard into the game if KJ gets in foul trouble during the ACC portion of the schedule. I think it is much more likely that G moves to point or even Ron get those minutes before him.I highly doubt we will have 5 guys fighting for guard minutes. The last time we had 5 legit guards one redshirted (he is now the strating 2g) and one played sparingly before blowing up as a Sophmore and then becoming NBA ROTY. 4 is the limit for JB with guards IMO and likely one gets limited minutes as the season deepens unless one of them can also play at the 3 (Richardson)
If he is our only new starter we would have the most depth in Cuse history and I think possibly one of the best teams in the nation. Of course it is also the hardest part of the zone to play so we may see a few quick hooks as well as some What loses. Only problem is that means either someone will be transferring or Coleman's health is not good enough for him to come back.
Starters:
Joseph(So)
Cooney(rSr)
Gbinije(rSr)
McCullough(So)
Bryant(Fr)
Bench:
Roberson(Jr)
Patterson(Jr)
Johnson(Jr) Most likely transfer candidate
Coleman(rJr) Health concerns
Obokoh(Jr?)
Richardson(Fr)
Diagne(Fr)
Lydon(Fr) Redshirt candidate
Howard(Fr) Redshirt candidate
The numbers always work themselves out but needless to say this may be the most talent in terms of depth we may have ever had and I can't wait to see it all play out.
I don't think Howard would redshirt as I see him being the backup PG, Ron just isn't at this point and we are seeing that MikeG is best as a SF. Lydon quite possibly could however.
Obviously there is a numbers problem if Chris were to come back and I'm still guessing he is gone at this point although obviously JB wants him back and wants Bryant which makes me think things will work out fine.
I feel really bad for DC2 and JB was saying that he hasn't been able to put 3/4 good practices together in a row without pain/swelling. (some reading between the lines there) If that is the case he will redshirt this year but what happens if that doesn't change before the season is over? If he still can't participate full time in practice he may be done.
The other possibility is a transfer which you just never know about.
I see it like this if Chris is back:
Joseph/Howard
Cooney/Richardson
MikeG/BJ-Richardson
Chris/Roberson/Diange
Bryant/Diange
DC2? Ron?
whatever the roster turns out to be, JB will still just play a 7-8 rotation and piss me off in the process LOL