IMO Brey realizes he will not be able to add
by Ajax (2020-03-25 11:35:27)
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any size that will be more effective as back ups than what he already has (Taylor as an energy guy most believe will be more ready, while Zona either sits out the season or plays very limited minutes).

I still can't see ND bigs playing more 60 minutes per game: Durham/Lasz will likely be in the 25-28 mpg, so that could leave 8-10 mpg for Taylor.

With that in mind, going after another perimeter player (grad transfer or frosh) makes sense when you consider the 3 bench options (Carmody, Djogo, Morgan) for 20-21.

I still would like to see him pursue a traditional transfer- best player available.





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I am already counting him
by Ajax  (2020-03-25 15:08:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Consider the perimeter spots are 120 mpg and then add on the fact Brey will play at least 20 mpg with 4 perimeter guys (Goodwin playing the "4" or Djogo).

Hubb/Ryan/Goodwin- 35 mpg (would be nice if it was more 32-33 so they are not worn down by the end of the season).

Let's say best case 100 mpg- you still have 40 mpg left. Sure can't count on Carmody/Djogo/Morgan for that.

That's why I am intrigued by this Rich Kelly being mentioned where you could see a line up with Ryan as a ball handling 3 like we saw with Vasturia and Rex. You could carve out 25 minutes per game for him which also do the unthinkable- resting other key guys.

As I noted, beyond the expected starting 5 you have a guy coming off season ending injuries in the last 2 seasons, a fill in guy Brey does not trust, 2-3 star bigs and a walk on PG.

For Brey to go into next season with just these 9 SS players would be lunacy and that's without even noting what a long term injury to the expected starters would mean.