[quote="Enright" post=281244]Desparate was the word to use last year when a rebounder was a vital need. Keita should be an improvement in that area over Owens and the SJU roster has enough scoring if Ponds is back to make up for Owens offense if Keita doesn't match that.
The potential list of grad transfers seems to be pretty underwhelming and unlike last year when only Yawke was on the bench perhaps the threesome of Roberts, Earlington and Diakite can provide support.
However if staff can bring in a grad big it will only help.[/quote]
Roberts is a little too thin , Earlington is making a huge jump in competition and Diakite is coming off a terrible injury. Am I happy they are all a part of the team, you bet, but truth be told I expect a very minimal contribution from each of the 3 next season. I am looking for much fewer blocks but hopefully good lower post d and solid boards to compensate for the loss of Owens since I am hoping they will be in a better position to board. It will be interesting to say the least.