Future Big Man Depth

[Jhook89]

One thing that worries me about next years team is our big man depth. We are losing 3 out of 4 big men and the only one returning is Carter who is 6'7" 235lbs. To me he seems to be more of a PF than a C. Shaq Morris looks like he is going to be a good player and my guess is he will be our starting 5 next year, but he is also just 6'7". Bush Wamukota is a 7 footer, but from what I have seen of him it doesn't look like he will be much more than a 10-15 min guy next year. None of the guys we are bringing in have much size besides Bush. A couple 6'7"-6'8" guys, but they are skinny guys who will probably be more SF, maybe PF. We also don't seem to have a whole lot of big men on the radar going forward. I would think that GM would focus on bringing in some decent big men to go next to our talented guards. We have G and SF prospects out the wazoo going forward, but very very few true big men. Obviously I'm going to trust GM knows what he is doing, but it just seems a little weird.

[wsushox1]

I don't disagree. If it's one thing that concerns me going forward this year, and even next year with Bush Wam, is a combination of BOTH length and strength at the 5 spot.

[pinstripers]

Willie Atwood

[Jhook89]

Willie Atwood

I see we are recruiting him, but do we have a scholarship spot open for him? And he would definitely help. Allow Carter to play the PF or C. It still wouldn't make us any bigger or stronger at the C though.

[WuDrWu]

Yes it will.

[Jhook89]

How do you figure? It would definitely provide depth for us down low. He seems to be to be a great PF prospect, not a C

[vancedave56]

Bush W = Coleby
Shaq = CL
Carter = Carter

Other incoming recruits = more bodies.

...and...nobody will want to hear this - such as Ben Smith a few years ago...
Evan could see some minutes at the 4; he already has this season. Not all the time mind you, but he knows the system.
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[WuDrWu]

Carter Bush and Shaq at the 5 is more than serviceable. If you're worried about not having Hakeem at the 5, I don't know what to tell you.

[RoyalShock]

Assuming the roster next year is as it currently stands (no Atwood). Thereby you would have

PF - Carter, Morris, Kelly, Green
C - Wamukota, Morris, Carter

Carter is the only real known quantity, but the bodies are there. We would just need to hope that we get quality play from B-Wam and Morris, with contributions from Kelly and Green.

Now, if we get Atwood, and assuming it's not at the expense of Morris or Kelly, then it's:

PF - Atwood, Morris, Carter, Kelly, Green
C - Carter, B-Wam, Morris

And that would be a tremendous frontcourt.

[The Cat]

Trop can you please weigh in on this and give me your opinion on how many more you think we will add. I realize that we don't have any more to give but we all know at least one is leaving and now I am thinking that a second might be leaving as well. I won't mention any names but Trop how many do you think we are looking to add. It appears we are looking at a big man and a wing. Do you think Marshall is looking to add the best player available or wanting to add a player at each spot.

[Capitol Shock II]

What about sky? Does that further complicate the situation?

[Jhook89]

They only player we know who can produce down low that we will have next year is Carter. Carter is a gifted offensive big man who's natural position is the PF. I'm not putting too much stock in Bush Wam producing for us next year. Be is barely producing for a CC team. His potential is extrememly high, but I view him as a project more than a contributor. I think Morris will be our starting 5 next year. His strength and toughness will get him a lot of minutes. Who knows how hamilton or kelly will do coming in. I would guess one or maybe both will redshirt. I think green is more of a SF and he will probably just take over for Wiggins.

So our front court could potetnially be
PF - Carter, Kelly or Hamilton, Wessel
C - Morris, Bush

Startng I think we will be good, but the depth could become an issue

[The Mad Hatter]

Marshall seems to have been pretty clear that he thinks that Kelly will be ready to play immediately, so I don't think a redshirt is happening there. Pretty good chance that Hamilton will redshirt from the comments made about his need to keep developing, but I think Kelly will be a part of the rotation from the get go.

Also keep in mind that the college game is seeing a trend towards two power forwards instead of traditional centers. Carter has split time between PF and C this year, so I don't see any reason that he won't see minutes at both spots next year if we need him to.

[Jhook89]

Also keep in mind that the college game is seeing a trend towards two power forwards instead of traditional centers. Carter has split time between PF and C this year, so I don't see any reason that he won't see minutes at both spots next year if we need him to.

I fully expect to see Carter playing both. I see GM wanting him to be in the game as much as possible next year. I think he is a more than adaquate C in many situations. I just see him struggling to guard a bigger more physical C. Luckily there aren't many of those in the MVC. I think keeping our bigs out of foul trouble could be a huge factor next year.

[wufan]

The problem here is that no matter who else we sign, they will still be an unknown quantity. We are graduating 2 centers and a PF.

Wamakuto will be a 15-20 minute guy and will be an effective defensive player.

Carter will be a 20-25 minute guy.

Expect 15-20 mpg from Kelly and Morris.