21-22 Starting Lineup / Playing Time

[nycfan]

In the scrimmage Smith looked good taking the 3 pointers.

I also liked Mathis as well.  Very fluid, athletic and had a good looking shot.  
 

 

[MarkRedman]

It's not as important who starts the game but who plays at the end when the game is on the line IMO

 

[usguard]

Let’s just say mo Pinzon will be a very good player,but has the potential to be better than good.Glad is is a Johnni

 

[MCNPA]

I think that besides Posh and Champ, the best defenders will likely be starters.  Setting a tone defensively is what Mike Anderson likes to do. With limited sample size from one exhibition, but based on the fact hat we have some experienced guys I’d guess we’d be filled out with Mathis, Wheeler  who move their feet very well and possibly even Stanley who also moves well out there.  Smith and Cohurn willl come in soon off the bench as we will need their shooting and scoring.    We could start with Soriano but he’s not going to be a lock down defender and is best suited not getting early fouls right off the bat, as we need him as an offensive post scorer.  

 

[MakingPlays]

From the looks of the exhibition games, CMA will have a solid 10 man rotation. 

My final prediction on how CMA does the minutes to start the season.

1. Posh 30 MPG / Pinzon 10 MPG
2. Smith 20 MPG / Wusu 20 MPG
3. Mathis 18 MPG / Coburn 22 MPG
4. Champ 31 MPG / Wheeler 9 MPG 
5. Soriano 22 MPG / Wheeler 11 MPG / Stanley 7 MPG

Breakdown
Champ 31 MPG
Posh 30 MPG
Soriano 22 MPG
Coburn 22 MPG
Wheeler 20 MPG
Smith 20 MPG
Wusu 20 MPG
Mathis 18 MPG
Pinzon 10 MPG
Stanley 7 MPG

I think as season goes on, Coburn will probably work his way into a starting spot over Mathis, and I could see Nyiwe and Stanley competing up until conference play for the last minutes at the forward spot.  Could also see Pinzon working himself into some of Smith minutes if he struggles.


 

 

[Amaseinyourface]

From the looks of the exhibition games, CMA will have a solid 10 man rotation. 

My final prediction on how CMA does the minutes to start the season.

1. Posh 30 MPG / Pinzon 10 MPG
2. Smith 20 MPG / Wusu 20 MPG
3. Mathis 18 MPG / Coburn 22 MPG
4. Champ 31 MPG / Wheeler 9 MPG 
5. Soriano 22 MPG / Wheeler 11 MPG / Stanley 7 MPG

Breakdown
Champ 31 MPG
Posh 30 MPG
Soriano 22 MPG
Coburn 22 MPG
Wheeler 20 MPG
Smith 20 MPG
Wusu 20 MPG
Mathis 18 MPG
Pinzon 10 MPG
Stanley 7 MPG

I think as season goes on, Coburn will probably work his way into a starting spot over Mathis, and I could see Nyiwe and Stanley competing up until conference play for the last minutes at the forward spot.  Could also see Pinzon working himself into some of Smith minutes if he struggles.



 

Pretty much agree with everything. But if Wusu stays healthy I’d bet he plays more minutes than Wheeler, regardless if that means we play small or not.

Posh
Wusu
Coburn
Champ
Soriano
Smith

Wheeler
Mathis

Stanley
Pinzon

 

[NCJohnnie]

I've been out of pocket for a few days trying to get a flight back from Jersey that wasn't cancelled.
Is there any update on Wusu's status for our opener? Sounded like he was just about ready from what announcers said on Baruch  exhibition telecast.

 

 

[nycfan]

I've been out of pocket for a few days trying to get a flight back from Jersey that wasn't cancelled.
Is there any update on Wusu's status for our opener? Sounded like he was just about ready from what announcers said on Baruch  exhibition telecast.


I would expect Wusu to be available, indication is he is practicing and first game is 1 week from today:
From the Post - 
Soon, an 11th man, sophomore Dylan Addae-Wusu, will join that group. He’s been practicing after undergoing minor ankle surgery.

https://nypost.com/2021/10/27/what-mike-anderson-learned-about-st-johns-in-exhibition-win/


 

 

[MakingPlays]

From the looks of the exhibition games, CMA will have a solid 10 man rotation. 

My final prediction on how CMA does the minutes to start the season.

1. Posh 30 MPG / Pinzon 10 MPG
2. Smith 20 MPG / Wusu 20 MPG
3. Mathis 18 MPG / Coburn 22 MPG
4. Champ 31 MPG / Wheeler 9 MPG 
5. Soriano 22 MPG / Wheeler 11 MPG / Stanley 7 MPG

Breakdown
Champ 31 MPG
Posh 30 MPG
Soriano 22 MPG
Coburn 22 MPG
Wheeler 20 MPG
Smith 20 MPG
Wusu 20 MPG
Mathis 18 MPG
Pinzon 10 MPG
Stanley 7 MPG

I think as season goes on, Coburn will probably work his way into a starting spot over Mathis, and I could see Nyiwe and Stanley competing up until conference play for the last minutes at the forward spot.  Could also see Pinzon working himself into some of Smith minutes if he struggles.




 

Pretty much agree with everything. But if Wusu stays healthy I’d bet he plays more minutes than Wheeler, regardless if that means we play small or not.
 

I could see Wusu playing more than 20 MPG.  CMA really likes him, and he's strong enough to play the 4 in a small ball lineup.

Also, for fun, here's what I'm thinking the stats will look like.  I think this will be one of CMA's more balanced/high scoring teams, averaging 85 PPG.  

Champ - 18 PPG, 7 RPG, 39% from 3
Soriano - 12 PPG, 9 RPG
Coburn - 11 PPG, 41% from 3
Posh - 9 PPG, 7 APG, 2.5 SPG
Smith - 9 PPG, 38% from 3
Wusu - 8 PPG, 5 RPG
Wheeler 6 PPG, 5 RPG
Mathis 6 PPG, 2 SPG
Pinzon 4 PPG, 2 APG
Stanley 2 PPG, 3 RPG


 

 

[L J S A]

I keep trying to estimate how many ppg each guy will have, and I end up with like 108 ppg.