So what? Your questions is a problem that exists with or without Evans. The root of it is that, despite being our best offensive option by far, Garcia doesn’t have the strength to really bang with big ten centers and doesn’t have the quickness to consistently beat big ten 4s. Adding an elite rim protector doesn’t change or harm that fact, it just adds depth and more options.Likely game changer on defense. Really needs a nutritionist to beef him up with another 20lbs before need season.
How does Payne find minutes with him and Garcia? We now know Garcia is our best player, a sophomore (eligibility-wise), and needs to play center to cook offensively…
And if Payne truly cannot find minutes, it’s because Evans and Garcia are too good to take off the court.