He is definitely bigger so it really is going to be interesting to see if the added bulk impacts his quickness. When he does play the three he should be a matchup nightmare to guard on the blocks.
I wonder what happens during those games where Taris picks up two quick fouls. Depending on the match up and what type of center the other team has, we may see more AK and Stewart as our two bigs and surround them with a bigger lineup, maybe Ross at the three and Mullins at the two with Demary at PG.
I could see that group with their length apply an all out pick your man up full court defensive. Really play at a super quick pace. That takes time off the shot clock gets the opponent out of rhythm and maybe leads to some rushed three point attempts like teams did to us last year.
This year we turn the tables on a team like St Johns, Demary, Mullins, Stewart and Ross are all capable of getting the rebound preferably a long rebound off a rushed three point attempt and pushing up court without having to stop to look to outlet.
I think Danny said we were very efficient when we ran last year but because of our defense we did not get a chance to run that that much. This year it may end up being a calling card.
Stewart and Alex both bulked up for a reason.