How deep will the rotation go?

mu5cle
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How deep will the rotation go? Oct 31, 2016 21:27:58 GMT -5

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Post by mu5cle on Oct 31, 2016 21:27:58 GMT -5

Who gets into the rotation? I've listed the complete roster with the possible top 9, in my opinion. Of course, a 9 or 10 man rotation is needed for a high tempo offense that CAE likes to employ. Who will break through, can the project or end of the bench players improve enough to get into the rotation?

Guards/wings (4)
Jordan McLaughlin
Elijah Stewart
Shaqquan Aaron
DeAnthony Melton

Frontcourt/bigs (3)
Bennie Boatwright
Chimezie Metu
Charles Buggs

Role players/reserves (2)
Jonah Matthews (guard)
Nick Rakocevic (forward/center)

End of bench/projects (4)
Harrison Henderson (forward)
Kurt Karis (guard)
Samer Dhillon (forward)
Devin Fleming (guard)

Redshirt year(1)
Derryck Thornton (guard)

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chaseinmanhattan Global Moderator Posts: 215	How deep will the rotation go? Nov 1, 2016 0:33:12 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chaseinmanhattan on Nov 1, 2016 0:33:12 GMT -5 I think the rotation will look a lot like you just posted. Last season we had a natural 7 man rotation that we'd extend to 9, sometimes 10. Will be the same this year.

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How deep will the rotation go? Nov 1, 2016 10:59:05 GMT -5

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Post by trojangrad on Nov 1, 2016 10:59:05 GMT -5

I think there is a good chance Rakocevic will get more minutes than Mathews and get into regular rotation. If he is serviceable he could end up getting 15+ minutes a game. I just don't know how many minutes you can get away with having Boatwright and / or Buggs at the 5 without getting crushed inside. Nick's minutes will largely depend on how well Metu can stay out of foul trouble.

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How deep will the rotation go? Nov 1, 2016 14:31:06 GMT -5

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Nov 1, 2016 10:59:05 GMT -5 trojangrad said:

I think there is a good chance Rakocevic will get more minutes than Mathews and get into regular rotation. If he is serviceable he could end up getting 15+ minutes a game. I just don't know how many minutes you can get away with having Boatwright and / or Buggs at the 5 without getting crushed inside. Nick's minutes will largely depend on how well Metu can stay out of foul trouble.

I would think that Metu plays more of a 5 rather than Bennie who is closer to a stretch 4. Buggs will have to play minutes at the 5 because of his experience in the Big 10, although, he's probably a stretch 4, too.

I agree Rakocevic can see the rotation at the 5 spot, hopefully, he can gain enough experience in the non-conference schedule to help out during the conference season.

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How deep will the rotation go?

Post by mu5cle on Oct 31, 2016 21:27:58 GMT -5

Post by chaseinmanhattan on Nov 1, 2016 0:33:12 GMT -5

Post by trojangrad on Nov 1, 2016 10:59:05 GMT -5

Post by mu5cle on Nov 1, 2016 14:31:06 GMT -5

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