Dse

[BUfan14]

DSE will start next year. AW will move up to the 3 and DSE into the 2 spot. I'm also not counting that JW will be a Brave with this in mind. If that happens there will be a battle royal for playing time at the 1-3! I would expect to see WE remain our 5 with JW and TB manning the other front line spots with TB taking over the 3 occasionally. That would mean AT needs to step up, JP hopefully could take some of those minutes, MK becomes a proven 4. Well the leaves the 1-3 spot with EM, SM, DSE, AW, DD, JE and a bit of TB when we go a bit bigger.

I'm not sure about DSE's ability to bring the ball up when pressed but in handling the 1/2 court he's lights out as a Freshman. He will be special and I'm confidant that he'll be playing huge minutes for us next year.

I don't think DSE will start next year probably the year after with us having SM, DD, and AW next year all as seniors. Since people have said JW can handle the ball well he could be a mismatch at the 3 at 6'9" and TB be the 4 or if TB improves his ball-handling he could be the 3 and JW the 4. I imagine this next year:

SM/DSE/EM
AW/DD/JE(If we stay healthy maybe we can redshirt JE next year)
JW/DD/TB/MK
TB/JW/MK
WE/JP/AT

The first five games because of Wilkins being suspended I see the starters being

SM
DD
AW
TB
WE

I love looking at all the depth and possibilities with the potential lineups for next year, our 3 shooting should be outstanding, our big man depth and size is better, and everyone is experienced and will have played together except JW. We have the ability to play 3 guards a forward and a center or 2 guards 2 forwards and a center as well. Wow I love looking at this potential roster!!! But back on topic I see DSE as a combo guard, but he will play mostly PG for us like SM who I also see as a combo guard. I like DSE as our future starting PG, but I think he will start the year after next, not next year.

[SFP]

I just do not see anyone capable of denying DSE from starting next year! He plays great D, passes the ball as well if not better then anyone else, finishes his plays and plays with a ton of passion. He is our poor man Derrick Rose in the best of ways! There is not one guy besides him that can go to the basket and free up the bigs and get them the ball like he does. JL is about starting the guys who deserve to start, not their year in school, otherwise SS would be starting.

[thefish7]

If Wilkins does come next season, and is as advertised I dream of the following starting lineup:

1 - DSE
2 - AW (Also playing 30% of his minutes at the 3)
3 - JW
4 - TB
5 - WE

With big minutes for:
SM (Backing up the PG, and big minutes at the off-guard, where I think he's best)
DD (Time at 2 and 3)

Possible big contributions from:
MK
JP
AT
JE
EM

One of the three bigs should get lots of minutes and move up into the "Big Minutes" category. I'm hoping for that to be JP or AT... Since I think MK could be a great fill in at the 3 if he can get his defense in shape. EM, I'm not sure, if he gets past that sophomore slump and starts playing a bit like I'd imagined after his freshman season, he could be a primary back up at the point. Eastman, if JW shows up and is as advertised, is seeing just a few minutes as a zonebreaker.

[thefish7]

I just do not see anyone capable of denying DSE from starting next year! He plays great D, passes the ball as well if not better then anyone else, finishes his plays and plays with a ton of passion. He is our poor man Derrick Rose in the best of ways! There is not one guy besides him that can go to the basket and free up the bigs and get them the ball like he does. JL is about starting the guys who deserve to start, not their year in school, otherwise SS would be starting.

Yeah, given his current level of performance, I wouldn't be surprised to see him start some this season, even. SM's level of play is the same whether he's coming off the bench or starting-- he's shown that. I also think that while he's a very good player to have, and I love his burst scoring capability and gritty determination, he's actually regressed a bit as far as distribution goes this year and his defense has never been great. If things keep going well for DSE I think he stands to be the best point on the team this year, and Sammy can keep getting his minutes and maybe get a bit more scoring if he's playing off the ball.

[BUfan14]

I just do not see anyone capable of denying DSE from starting next year! He plays great D, passes the ball as well if not better then anyone else, finishes his plays and plays with a ton of passion. He is our poor man Derrick Rose in the best of ways! There is not one guy besides him that can go to the basket and free up the bigs and get them the ball like he does. JL is about starting the guys who deserve to start, not their year in school, otherwise SS would be starting.

While that is true and I don't dispute that about the year in school, I think SM, AW, and DD have all earned there time and are big contributors and leaders for this team. I don't think DSE should start over them in their last year because they have earned it as seniors not just because they are seniors. With JW, TB, and WE at the 3,4,5 I just don't see DSE starting, and even if JW doesn't come I think SM, DD, and AW have earned the starting roles as theirs to lose, both as leaders and players. DSE is great and he will be a big contributor next year and a tremedous starters the following 2 years, but I think it is those guys time now until they lose it, just my opinion though.

[Braves4Life]

I can't agree with what you're saying BUfan14. Let's just start the best players.... Period! It really doesn't matter who's a senior and who's not. That philosophy would have kept John Wall, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and other great freshmen on the bench.

[BradleyBrave]

Both DSE and Sammy are good PGs, but most evaluators would classify them as combo guards. I suspect the coaches could even be recruiting a pure PG for next year.

Recruiting over EM already? Can't say I am surprised.

[dogsrus]

Recruiting over EM already? Can't say I am surprised.

He'll be a Jr., don't see looking for a pg as recruiting over anyone.

[BUfan14]

I can't agree with what you're saying BUfan14. Let's just start the best players.... Period! It really doesn't matter who's a senior and who's not. That philosophy would have kept John Wall, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and other great freshmen on the bench.

That's not what I'm saying though. First of all DSE will start on the bench but still get significant minutes. Second what I'm saying is I don't think DSE is better than SM, DD, or AW at this point. I think even if they are equal at best then those 3 deserve to start before DSE. Basically if DD=DSE then I would start DD because he has earned his spot as a senior. I think those 3 are better and more experienced than DSE right now, but that he is good, will be a big contributor, and will be a future starter and star. So are disagreement is not on that the best players should play, because I agree with that, but on who the best players are at this point in time. Also I said it is their spots to lose, meaning if DSE is better than they will lose it to him.

[BradleyBrave]

He'll be a Jr., don't see looking for a pg as recruiting over anyone.

Well, DSE is a freshman and appears to have already passed up EM. Next year has to be 'The Year' or else it's never happening with this regime (I am resigned to the fate that the staff returns). That tells me that if they're going for a PG they're going for a JUCO guy that can play right away, which would mean that they're recruiting over EM.

Personally, I would probably prioritize my recruting as JUCO big, JUCO pg, and John Wilkins. We need a couple of holes filled, and a couple of good JUCO's could fill those gaps. We still have a great foundation of 4 year players, so I don't mind the JUCO stopgaps in this scenario. I know we currently only have 2 scholies but I am pretty confident one will open up after this year. One always does.

[BradleyJD]

I think he can develop into the role. I don't think he is ready right now, but I doubt many freshman are. I said yesterday, he is a good mix of SM and EM. I just dont think teams really plan for him and I like bringing him in like we do.

I think he def. fills a niche for BU. No way is he a point though

[thefish7]

I think he def. fills a niche for BU. No way is he a point though

What about him amkes him not a point guard for you?

[dogsrus]

Well, DSE is a freshman and appears to have already passed up EM. Next year has to be 'The Year' or else it's never happening with this regime (I am resigned to the fate that the staff returns). That tells me that if they're going for a PG they're going for a JUCO guy that can play right away, which would mean that they're recruiting over EM.

Personally, I would probably prioritize my recruting as JUCO big, JUCO pg, and John Wilkins. We need a couple of holes filled, and a couple of good JUCO's could fill those gaps. We still have a great foundation of 4 year players, so I don't mind the JUCO stopgaps in this scenario. I know we currently only have 2 scholies but I am pretty confident one will open up after this year. One always does.

OK...I guess I see your point. Don't agree 100% but no problem. I also wouldn't go Juco with BOTH scholies. We allready have a Juco like recruit coming in with DD and IF Wilkins comes another allthough technically he gets 3 years. (Like many I am not counting on him)

[bigdaddystuck]

I would agree that DSE is more of combo guard rather than a true pg. I see him as a player that can help break the press, get to the rim and distribute the ball, because he is on the floor with other guys that get the D's attention. IMO he is not ready or capable, right now, to handle the pressure of being THE guy to run the whole show. IMO he is not the pg while SM is here, and honestly I feel more comfortable with SM and EM handling the bulk of the pg duties. DSE serves us best by being that slashing guard, again right now.

[real fan]

Going juco would hurt our program down the road in that we would lose too many players in the next 3 years, Wilkens would be fine as he has 3 years but we need 1 more freshman to join Prosser in next years class.