Adama 50/50 on coming back

[HuskyHawk]

As much as we love him, I think Karaban has to come off the bench. But quickly; no later than the first TV timeout. Then Sanogo and Clingan take turns getting a rest.

SJ is the guy who will be most affected, in my opinion. Tough to see where he will get minutes.

Nah. Clingan can come off the bench. Alex is more valuable. But as others noted, Adama would play some at the 4. It would cut Alex's minutes (which needs to happen) and really impact Johnson as you mentioned. He would indeed be most affected. But Alex could also play some 3, which would impact both Jackson and the freshmen forwards.

 

[UConnRock]

I think a big factor that no one is talking about is AS's family in Mali probably also wants him to finish his schooling and might as well lock in his degree. He already put 3 years into it, why not just finish out the last one?

3 years plus multiple summer sessions on campus. Could be close to a degree right now. Agree it could/should influence his decision.

 

[Palatine]

Switching positions is tough. Freeman played the 4 when we won in 99. He came back and played the 3 -with much less success- as he tried to improve his NBA stock.

Adama was exposed by Providence when he played his only extended minutes at the 4. Not saying he can't improve. Young men certainly do get better. But he is so natural and powerful at the 5, it makes sense to keep him there.

This is what's know as a first world problem. Other teams would love to be in this position. However, it is something that Hurley needs to figure out as he needs to get Clingan close to 25 minutes a game next year.

 

[Yanksrock615]

And Adana would have a decent rim protector behind him.

Too many people think defense in basketball is LA Fitness style guard your man or your screwed.