You know what's the best thing about this thread? Despite the pessimism I witnessed on the 'yard over the summer, there are a lot of options and a lot of potential contributors. Adams and Larrier will start. The rest can go lots of different ways, and will depend on how things go in practices.
- I wrote long ago that I like Polley's game a lot, and think he can be a long 3 spelling Larrier, or a stretch 4 opening up the lane. He'll get run as both.
- Carlton can play the 5, or can play 4 if Cobb is on the floor against teams where we need more inside strength.
- If we want more quickness at the 4-5 it might be Diarra and Carlton. Or Onourah and Diarra. Or Onourah and Carlton. Or Larrier and one of the above. Or Polley and one of the above. It won't be Cobb.
- Williams is a wildcard, and I mean that literally. He could contribute at lots of positions, but will need a bit of discipline in his game if he wants to see the floor.
- If Whaley plays a lot it'll be because he earned it in practice.
- Vital, Gilbert and Anderson are a very solid guard group to go with Adams. We'll play three guards at times, when matchups allow, and in finishing games. We'll want more length most of the time, and our wings are athletic enough to get out on the break.
Gilbert is in the same category as Adams and Larrier.
After the Big 3 - Cobb and Vitale are most likely. Anderson is the next day 1 ready guy.
Williams is truly a wild card of potential, who right now thinks Chief is the least fun guy in the World after the lecture about other priorities besides dunking. LOL
I can see Carlton building the coaches confidence due to his skill set /composure being further advanced than the other Freshmen.
The guy from Cornell will be needed once the PK starts.
Polley may turn into a very nice player but not a day 1 guy, I think.
Why do I keep forgetting to mention Diarra, when he does the things Coach KO loves?
