Lineup Predictions

[Out of Balance]

Bradley Slamma Jamma

Are you short minded about what SM did this year. SM will be the 1 next yr. As for DD I havn't seen him play.

[Da Coach]

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[Bradleyguy10]

Your correct. Heck, last year at this time we were all predicting starts for guys that weren't even on the team at the scrimmage in October. I remember predicting that Fears and Brown would be starters. I'm not saying that anyone on this team is going to be leaving, but it is pretty early to be picking the starting line-up, even though it is a blast and I am going to do it right now anyways...

1) Sam Maniscalco getting somewhere around half the time to two thirds at PG. DD will probably get the rest of time as he is integrated into the offense. Look for more of DD in the non-conference season.

2) Warren will obviously be starting here, he will probably play 30 minutes a game if he can handle it. I expect great things from him next year, and hopefully a little more consistency from beyond the arc. I don't want to see him nail 3 3 pointers and then airball 2 more. I would rather see the other 2 bounce off the rim...! DD may get some playing time at the 2 spot, as he is large player and has ball handling skills.

3) HOPEFULLY we will see Wilson playing most of his time here. I think he will improve and hopefully average at least 13-14 pts a game. He had some really great games this year where he scored over 20, so I don't see that as unrealistic. Roberts may get some playing time behind Wilson.

------Scary thought ---- What if we see Egolf behind Wilson next year and actually coming in and hitting a shot from behind the arc?? I've been wondering how Egolf is going to be developed, I think he has a lot of speed and athleticism, if his shot improves I can see Les letting him shoot from outside more and maybe relieve Wilson.

4) Starting here should be Thompson. AT has an excellent mid-range jumper, I don't know if anyone has watched him close in warm-ups this year, but his stroke is pure. If he puts on enough weight he shouldn't have trouble posting up at the 4 spot. I imagine Austin relieving him here if Austin isn't in at the 5 spot. I think AT will hopefully play around 20 minutes or more as the year progresses. Look for Les to experiment with him in non-conference games moving him from the 4-5 spot and back again. Obviously look for Egolf here as well.

5) Either Sam Singh or Austin will get the start here. I don't see Sam getting alot of playing time as we have 2 bigs behind him. I think between the 4 and 5 spots we have a good 5 man rotation, so look for all of them to spend some time at the 4 and 5, except for Egolf, I can't see him at the 5 position.

Sorry but the first thing that stands out to me after reading this is no mention of DAVID COLLINS....you might not think he starts but to not even mentioning him...I think he could be a significant contributor next season, and his mid-range shot is like AT's, it's pretty. If WE can learn to calm down and just shoot the ball that'll be dangerous next season; a 4 knocking down 3's...how can you stop that? And AW can throw up as many air balls as he wants as long as he's making around 50% of them.