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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1389910, member: 1423"]
I'm not saying the cupboard is completely bare, and I think you're right that Coleman will score. My estimate is about 8-10 ppg, which would double his most recent average playing 26 (twice his previous 13) minutes (link below).  Unfortunately, that's half the offensive output we had from the post last year -- with no other player capable of taking up the slack. TR may increase his average by a couple points, although IMO he's already playing out of position. But I think we take a hit of 6-8 points inside, which is significant.

Even with Coleman playing, what, 25 mpg, I think rebounding will again be a problem. No doubt he's a force on the glass. As you pointed out, he might be a better positional defender and rebounder than Rak because you can't move him out of the way. But he's only one guy, on one side of the rim. Who's next to him (6-7 205)?; and who's behind him (a 6-8 freshman backup)? Wow. I'll be covering my eyes when we play UNC, Virginia, Duke, Florida State, Miami, etc...

And Defensively, we're sitting ducks. We don't have a shot-blocker, or anyone who can play above the rim. We're short, thin, inexperienced and unathletic inside. Even with Rak (without CM) we had trouble last year. Some of that was penetration by opposing guards. But rebounding, low-block scoring and interior defense are about a take a hit. And I see no way out, except a JUCO or some amazing recruit the staff pulls out of the air.

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