Starting 5 as of today?

[Da Coach]

Is there an opinion on Amerson vs. Jones in terms of who will be more ready to contribute more right away? Hopeful both with play right away. Are they pretty even?

I think there are differences even among our coaches. But after Jones' visit, it seems they like his passing and overall game a little more. I suspect that could change after they are here and practices start.

[Da Coach]

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Also, the BU roster page does not show one member of last year's team who was just a sophomore- Darrion Harris. Will he return to the 2014-15 team as a walkon?

Darrion Harris, who was a member of the team the last 2 seasons as a walk-on, will not be returning with the team for 2014-15.

[tornado]

Is there an opinion on Amerson vs. Jones in terms of who will be more ready to contribute more right away? ...

this is a great question as they seem similar...
but many MVC teams play with two good scoring guards at the same time - we've even played with 3...

I think there is no certain answer now to this question and I think Geno will love to see how these guys all duke it out over the summer, and in the fall to see who stands out and earns those starting spots and playing time...

this is one area we were lacking the past few years -- we had so little depth of talent (even tho the hype was so totally the opposite and wrong) - that when some of our starters were playing poorly - there really weren't any options for Geno to go to his bench - because there was not much depth.
Geno spoke of lack of toughness and preparedness -- now he's got the carrot to make those guys work for those playing spots.
Hope it pays off and we get some better play...

[mexicobufan]

"those names do not excite me."

To each their own but I am looking forward to seeing Sutherland play, I think he could make a big difference at the point. He almost averegaed a triple double in JC. Shaw is another one I am looking forward to see him play. He was top 50 coming out of HS and didnt get much of a chance at Illinois. From talking to the staff they love his leadership and say he can dominate in practice. Their exact statement was that he has more leadership skills in his little finger than anyone at BU in a while. I am also looking forward to seeing Morgan play, I think he will do very well in the MVC and will provide a solid rebounder. There are others I am looking forward to seeing but these are the top three.