This is a lineup I like. We have to remember that Mac and the players know what they need to do. Lucca has been quoted as saying he will spend the off-season working on his ball handling. I think that on of our big men has to become a shot blocker. If we look at Aldrich of KU I believe Ham can be very similar. I'm not saying he will be as good only that he can be the same type of player. If our PG play can improve then we can have a good team. I don't care if he scores but I would like to see assists that make me say WOW. I think our teams will look much like Izzo's teams. You would have to admit he has done fairly well.
No way Lucca should start at the 2. Think about this year. Who was the best ball handler? It was DG. The second best was Peterson, and as much as I respect and like him for his efforts and getting the most out of his ability, he lacked the size, athleticism and ball handling of a Big 12 shooting guard. Despite this, he was still better and more athletic than Staiger. So for next year you want Staiger, who is not as good as a ball handler as Peterson to start at the two? One our main problems this years is that there was no one who was strong enough with the ball in their hands to help out DG. It you start Staiger at the 2, then you are putting the team in the same scenario as last year, only worse since Staiger cannot handle was well at Peterson. You can't play DG at the 2 because he can't freaking shoot. No way you win with a guy in the shooting guard spot who can't shoot. I think there is only 2 viable options for the 2 guard next year. Colvin, and Christopherson. We have not seen either play, but if either of them handles the ball and is stronger with the ball than Staiger, they will start.