Sight unseen, IMO we need a post who has the reach, bulk and hops to play equal to a decent 6-10 or taller post. A 6-8 power forward won't do unless he has the bulk and reach and hops to compete evenly with a 6-10 or taller opponent.
He’s not a post player. He’s as close as you’ll get to a Blake Hinson replacement.
Sure. It’s just easy to fall into the trap of saying, “Fede’s gone, so how does each individual target fit into that hole?” When really, they’re filling a few different spots at the same time, with guys who operate on their own individual timelines. They might grab a guard commitment before they get anyone else, but it doesn’t mean that’s the biggest need or they aren’t prioritizing the other spots.
Yup. He won’t be able to replicate Blake’s scoring but he’ll add more rebounding and defense. Still could use another big though
I think most would argue that we don't have any 5s on the roster (at least true 5s).
I think they’d be incorrect. There’s no universe where Papa Kante is anything other than a true 5. He is just coming off an injury which presents question marks. But he’s a 5 as clear as the day is long.
I think it’s a risk the staff takes if they can get their shooters. At the end of the year, this team beats Mizz and Cuse twice. So that leaves UNCx2, Duke, Clemson x2, Miami, wake losses. How many do we win with a true 5 versus a clutch shooter?
