SJU1512 wrote: Seems the most likely path to an above-expectations season is two-fold: (1) Dunn emerging as a 3rd legitimate perimeter scoring option after Figgy/Heron, and (2) Steere is a high-major interior presence that almost every other team in the conference seems to consistently have that has largely crippled us.
Positions aside I expect Williams to join those 4 as the most talented/productive 5 we can put on the court at the same time.
Not expecting much consistently from the rest of the roster, but am hopeful that you can mix and match to get a combination of 2-3 of Roberts, Champagne, Caraher, Earlington, Sears, and Rutherford to give you a boost almost every game. It's a deep, athletic group that has some upside and clearly CMA's system should play to getting more out of that type of player than others might. Consistency is often the challenge from your second group and I like the fact that we aren't reliant on 2-3 guys here, could be different game to game.
Obviously in another thin year at the top of the roster health is key.
Seems like a hard-working group that has already developed a high degree of chemistry both together and with the staff which should make for some enjoyable basketball particularly when we aren't overwhelmed talent-wise. At a minimum seems we'll get after it defensively and on the backboards in a way we haven't in quite some time which should be a nice pace change. Looking forward to the season.
Agree SJU1512. Provided Dunn is eligible and Williams is healthy, I expect this to be a fun group to watch even if we struggle from a won/lost perspective in what appears to be a very strong Big East.