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Message: [QUOTE="Sched234, post: 3850769, member: 9614"] We need shooters right now, even if they’re coming in as a second unit. Our guards prefer the drive in which can get the lane congested (a problem that dates back to the Coates and Wilson duo days). Even developing a team midrange game would help. From what I’ve heard, the incoming freshman can help with that. I’m most curious to see how college-ready they are. Boston was obviously a pro from Day One. Cooke and Beal weren’t quite as smooth but still looked relatively calm and consistent in the early season last year. I’m not writing off Carolina’s title chances this year and I’d still consider us (as a possible/probable 1-seed) a favorite to reach the Final Four. That said, I am starting to believe we might be “a year away.” I’m growing less confident in the Gamecocks’ ability to put up 75-80 points on good defensive opponents. Rematches with NC State and UConn could be problematic, and I don’t particularly want to see Louisville or Stanford along the way, either. [/QUOTE]