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Message: [QUOTE="Mooch82, post: 4991493, member: 736"] If AK is back.... Mahaney Ball Stewart AK Samson (could easily see Reed here but I'll give the returnee the edge for now) If AK is gone.... Mahaney Ball McNeeley Stewart Samson (could easily see Reed here but I'll give the returnee the edge for now) I love Hass but Dan Hurley made comments early in the portal period about him talking with Hass and ensuring that Hass' understanding of his role was aligned with Dan Hurley's. I think this means the same role he was in last year - spark off the bench type, where he excelled last year. Mahaney starting also gives us better shooting in the starting lineup. I sort of feel the same way about Samson's role as I do Hass. I think Samson may be better coming off the bench as an energy guy/spark...and would also help curtail his foul issues. However, I haven't heard any comments from Dan Hurley about Samson's role so for the purpose of this exercise, I will have him starting. Liam will play plenty even if AK comes back. Nowell will have his games/moments - different player but I sort of envision his minutes to be similar to Solo's last year. Ross will be given a much bigger opportunity if AK is gone...staff seems high on him but I think he's probably a year behind Solo/Jaylin and his real big jump will be between his sophomore and junior year. [/QUOTE]