Shame it has come to an end so early this year but let's put our optimistic hats on and evaluate next years team.
Morris - should be a top 5 point guard in the nation next season. With more options than ever, no worries here
Backup: Custer - Hard to gauge him with such little playing time. No doubt guarding Morris all season and a year in the system, he will see the floor more next season.
Long: I don't imaging we will see much change to his overall game. Hoping he becomes more accurate in the offseason
Backup: Thomas - Started to come into his own at the close of the year. Hoping for more improvement with getting open looks and becoming more aggressive similar to Naz on getting quick threes.
Nader: jeckle/hyde of the clones. Some games, he was instrumental to the win and other times he was just a body out there. My biggest concern next year is his ability to shoot the 3. If he wants to shoot 3-4+ threes a game, he better get in the gym and start shooting. There is a reason he got open looks all year and he didn't make them pay for it enough.
Niang: what can be said about this guy. My only suggestion for GN would be to work on being smarter with the ball. He turned the ball over quite a bit trying to force passes that were not there.
McKay: the Predator, will need to work on his offensive game. Would be great to see him develop a mid range jumper. Love this guy.
I don't see the Greek getting much time next season imo.
New guys coming in
Williams: a versatile PF with a ton of potential. Will compete for Hogues spot
Burton: another possible player to take the 3 spot at semester. Probably come off the bench next season but look forward to the toughness we lacked in the guard section this year.
Cook: I am stoked to have him next season. I am betting he will push Naz for the starting SG position but will play regardless. Great shooter and good size for a wing.
Thoughts on next years depth chart?
Morris - should be a top 5 point guard in the nation next season. With more options than ever, no worries here
Backup: Custer - Hard to gauge him with such little playing time. No doubt guarding Morris all season and a year in the system, he will see the floor more next season.
Long: I don't imaging we will see much change to his overall game. Hoping he becomes more accurate in the offseason
Backup: Thomas - Started to come into his own at the close of the year. Hoping for more improvement with getting open looks and becoming more aggressive similar to Naz on getting quick threes.
Nader: jeckle/hyde of the clones. Some games, he was instrumental to the win and other times he was just a body out there. My biggest concern next year is his ability to shoot the 3. If he wants to shoot 3-4+ threes a game, he better get in the gym and start shooting. There is a reason he got open looks all year and he didn't make them pay for it enough.
Niang: what can be said about this guy. My only suggestion for GN would be to work on being smarter with the ball. He turned the ball over quite a bit trying to force passes that were not there.
McKay: the Predator, will need to work on his offensive game. Would be great to see him develop a mid range jumper. Love this guy.
I don't see the Greek getting much time next season imo.
New guys coming in
Williams: a versatile PF with a ton of potential. Will compete for Hogues spot
Burton: another possible player to take the 3 spot at semester. Probably come off the bench next season but look forward to the toughness we lacked in the guard section this year.
Cook: I am stoked to have him next season. I am betting he will push Naz for the starting SG position but will play regardless. Great shooter and good size for a wing.
Thoughts on next years depth chart?