Niko’s roster construction

[GoldenMAV30266]

I’m anticipating that one of the wings will be forced into undersized and out of position duty at the 4 slot.

I think those duties are gonna be where JCJ earns his minutes.

 

[bga1]

I’m anticipating that one of the wings will be forced into undersized and out of position duty at the 4 slot.

The 4 is a little thin on this roster. But then Garcia...

 

[MNVCGUY]

The 4 is a little thin on this roster. But then Garcia...

Garcia would have fit really well with the roster that has come together.......but unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you view things we have not reached the point of unlimited college eligibility.....but those days can't be too far off...

 

[march madness]

I think those duties are gonna be where JCJ earns his minutes.

Agree JCJ should be a consistent presence at the 4. Backing him up:

Omot looks 6-8 and 200 in his Cal video's, If they can get him up to 210 he could play small ball 4. A majority of teams don't post up the PF spot anymore. It's one post and 4 out.

Not ideal, I suppose Durkin at 6-7 220 could play there as well. He has a game like Battle, so great scorer, average or below average defender and rebounder. Has an advantage on the perimeter if a PF is guarding him, but we would giving up physical play on the under end.

Grayson Grove is an option if the opposing team is playing 2 bigs.
Getting another PF/C option in case of injuries should be pursued.

 

[GoldenMAV30266]

Agree JCJ should be a consistent presence at the 4. Backing him up:

Omot looks 6-8 and 200 in his Cal video's, If they can get him up to 210 he could play small ball 4. A majority of teams don't post up the PF spot anymore. It's one post and 4 out.

Not ideal, I suppose Durkin at 6-7 220 could play there as well. He has a game like Battle, so great scorer, average or below average defender and rebounder. Has an advantage on the perimeter if a PF is guarding him, but we would giving up physical play on the under end.

Grayson Grove is an option if the opposing team is playing 2 bigs.
Getting another PF/C option in case of injuries should be pursued.

I agree with adding another big, but I don't know if I see it happening. They could be eyeing a couple transfers or digging deep in the HS uncommitted ranks, but Niko seems to be pretty picky with the type of players he's adding to the squad.

Honestly I'm hoping Turner is just an absolute monster, and Viahola is a back up that can give 12-15 strong minutes a game.

Also hoping for literally zero injuries lol.