In this offensive system the 2 and 3 are nearly interchangeable. Our "3" needs to be able to handle the ball which makes it real tough to picture Joey or Charles playing the position on the offensive end. On the defensive end, we are trying to play like Louisville and press/trap while emphasizing deflections. Buggs could theoretically fit on that end of the floor, but his lateral quickness would need to improve. If Joey were to play the 3, we'd have lesser athletes than desired defensively at the 3, 5, and (arguably) the 2. Against most high major opposition, we'd be at a speed/quickness/jumping ability deficit at 2 or 3 positions making it very difficult, if not impossible, to play our desired style of defense.
As for who plays/sits next year, I think it's possible that one of Konate/Diedhiou red shirts, but not both. We can't start the year with just 10 scholarship players active. I wonder if Pitino is bringing in a walk on this year? There was the kid who was rumored to walk on (previously at Auburn) last year, but did not.
