Looking forward to next season with 4 Burger Boys coming in I think we are still a recruit shy. Now lots of people (including Cal) are interested in a legit true Center. Me, I think its gonna key to add Trevor Lacey to a class that is already the best recruiting class from a statistical standpoint of all time (some experts thought last years class was) this one is better.
Why do I think its key to add Trevor Lacey? Well its really quite simple. Brandon knight as he sits right now is a 1st round draft pick in a VERY weak draft class and could possibly if he plays right and puts up the right stats the rest of the year move into the lottery. I think he goes regardless if he is a first rounder. Doron Lamb will in my opinion return without question, I would also like to add that knight could be better served by returning for one more year. Now that leaves us with Miller and Liggins as senior leaders, to go along with Lamb, Hood and possibly Poole and I say possibly because one has to think he is not too happy about playing time.....things are not looking good for next season in that regard also. Teague will run the point and all these afore mentioned players are all for the most part interchangeable and can play the 2 slot and even the 3.
Anthony Davis and kyle Wiltjer are a perfect fit for the DDM offense. This offense does not require a true Center, in fact Cal would prefer skinny/athletic/lean big men in this offense as opposed to a lumbering Center. One who can hit a jumper and run the floor/block shots but also one who displays some legit post moves and a bit of perimeter ball handling skills....both of which Davis and Wiltjer possess. Trevor Lacey will be be needed for his explosive offensive ability and mainly his 3 point shooting ability to fill the void left by Brandon Knight (who in my opinion is the best 3 point shooter we have had since Tony Delk). So I do not agree that landing another big man in the mold of a Marquis Estill is imperative for success next season, I think it lies with an explosive scoring guard. This is a do it all power guard, one that we desperately need because it is a real possibility Knight leaves after one year. Jones is almost a given to enter the draft, Gilchrist, Davis and Wiltjer will fill that void very smoothly.
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