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Message: [QUOTE="Matrim55, post: 2100073, member: 3376"] We need a 5th guy in the backcourt, one who we know can play ball for a good team in 4- or 5-minute bursts. Despite what happened at Penn State I think we should feel pretty confident Samuel can do that. Just think about it: The day before the season starts, Alterique does his shoulder again, and 5 minutes into the first game Vital gets a concussion. The game after that, Jalen sprains his MCL. Now we're going to that Phil Knight event with just one guard, a freshman. We all know this sequence of events is possible now, right? TSam's not a perfect fit because he still can't shoot worth a damn, but he can handle the ball, guard most teams 1-through-3 and he makes his free throws. Wish we'd had him this year, and bringing him back next year is an acceptable call if there's no shooter knocking down our door. We've got to use that scholarship on the back court, and I'd love to do so on a guy who won't be scared of big moments if/when they come. [/QUOTE]