I'm interested in why everyone thinks Foster is going to start immediately. He is coming off an injury while Conditt has had all this time to practice on his game and rumor has been he's been getting after it. Im thinking the starting 5 are going to be Hunter, Gabe, Hinson, Kunc, and Conditt. It's a very versatile starting 5 with good size to rebound and ability to make 3's. If a better player comes in, I could see Kunc going to the bench and Hinson getting pushed to the 4.First rule is you always take the best talent and adjust around them.
Thant said I am on plan #1. I feel 4 starting spots are set PG-Hunter, SG-Gabe, F-Hinson, F/C-Foster. All indications are Hinson will be fine but is coming of a mysterious injury/sickness that caused him to red shirt. being off a year may take a bit to get back to his sophomore level of play. Right now in my mind SF is a weaker position than Guard. I feel Kunc and Javia would be better of the bench. Adding a starting SG/SF who can shoot the 3 and using the 2nd F/PF would as Hinson insurance would round out the team nicely in my mind.
I guess I am not sure how attractive ISU would be to a 1 year guard that would be better than Walker and Jackson are right now. Most guys transferring are looking to play and would be behind Hunter/Kalcheur. Also we can consider Lipsey is TJ's top target for '22. I am not sure the staff would want to add another guard with 2-3 years eligibility with the expectation Tyrese/Gabe/Tre/Walker will be here for 2 years.
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