Starting Lineup when MMom Signs
- Thread starter Beatle Bum
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I agree. Kam gets 20 min per game at 3 & 4. Morton better be ready because he’s going to have to get 15 min per game. N’Diaye probably 12-15. And Kepnang 12-15. Will Hawthorne get 10 min per game?
Switch out N'Diaye for McBride and I agree. Perhaps N'Diaye will be better off the rip than I suspect, but McBride offensively is proven.
I think I still am sticking with this prediction on the starting 5, but I could also swap Milan for NDiaye and have Kam in the starting line up. I think that would be a good starting five too
Williams
Diallo
Moreno
MM
Wilkins
Rotation Will Include: McBride/N'Diaye/Kepnang/Morton/Hawthorne
Competitive team if they can play Defense and Pope subs much better than last season and goes with hot hand philosophy rather than NBA regular season philosophy
Diallo
Moreno
MM
Wilkins
Rotation Will Include: McBride/N'Diaye/Kepnang/Morton/Hawthorne
Competitive team if they can play Defense and Pope subs much better than last season and goes with hot hand philosophy rather than NBA regular season philosophy
ESPN way too early too 25 puts UK at #17 with this projected starting lineup:
Zoom Diallo (15.7 PPG at Washington)
Alex Wilkins (17.8 PPG at Furman)
Milan Momcilovic (16.9 PPG at Iowa State)
Ousmane N'Diaye (9.8 PPG for Cremona in Serie A)
Malachi Moreno (7.8 PPG)
If Kam and McBee are coming off the bench, that is a really strong rotation with Big Franck making 8.
Zoom Diallo (15.7 PPG at Washington)
Alex Wilkins (17.8 PPG at Furman)
Milan Momcilovic (16.9 PPG at Iowa State)
Ousmane N'Diaye (9.8 PPG for Cremona in Serie A)
Malachi Moreno (7.8 PPG)
If Kam and McBee are coming off the bench, that is a really strong rotation with Big Franck making 8.
The conditioning of Kam and Moreno in the off season could be huge factors. Having a shooter at the other forward spot and Moreno capable of commanding a double would be awesome.
I think you've pretty much nailed it. NDiaye and Hawthorne are going to provide some strong offense off the bench but may struggle on defensive side some.
Regardless of the starters, I like our top 7-8 players. At the end of the year, those will be the ones playing the majority of the time in the tourney. We have the talent in those top 7 to play with any other top teams, that gives us a chance for a deep run in March.
I think people are underestimating hawthrone. I wouldnt be surprised if he cracks starting rotation. If he is anything like ament from Tennessee then you would have find ways to keep him on the floor. I wont say he is next kevin Durant cause that's unrealistic but he was top 35 for reason. If he is quick enough on his feet, he has potentially be matchup nightmare.