Next year...

[ksu_FAN]

Been quite a bit of discussion about what we'll be like.  I'm just going with Beasley and Walker being gone.  Not a lot of hope for Hoskins even.

So we'll be a guard oriented team and fairly athletic.  I see us playing similar to the non-SLTH days of ISU with hopefully Clemente/Pullen playing the role of Stinson/Blalock.  If that's the case, it will be a lot fun to watch.

[Chet Stedman]

It'll be interesting to see how Ron Anderson develops.  I think he could be a real player, and will be our primary post offense w/o MikeBill.  Also I pray Dom Sutt develops a jumper in the off-season.  Either way if we are playing a fast athletic style it will cater to his skills. 

[The Whale]

Starting 5 next year?

Pullen
Clemente
Sutton
Anderson
(Samuels/Kent?)

[ksu_FAN]

Clemente
Pullen
Sutton
Kent
Anderson

Samuels likely passes Kent at some point, but Kent will still get minutes.  Brown and Gills off the bench.  Then newcomers.  We can win some games with this line-up (plus additions) assuming Clemente is all he's talked about.  

[Poopley]

Who will score from the 3-5 positions?

 

[Chet Stedman]

Who will score from the 3-5 positions?

 

Sutton and Anderson. 

[KSU4ME]

 Then newcomers.    

 


 

[catzacker]

Clemente - ?
Pullen - Brown
Sutton - Gils
Kent - Samuels
Anderson - Colon

by conference play, Samuels should take Kent's spot.  I'll be curious what players and at what position we actually end up signing for next year.  Looks like we're after a SG and a PF. I would suspect a lot of 3-2 next year, imbbo.

[tmramrod91]

Pullen/Clemente/Brown are gonna make it rain next year.
I've been surprised how well non mike/bill guys have hit the offensive boards this year. Thats really the only way this team will score inside.

[ECN]

next year scares the outta me.

[steve dave]

next year scares the outta me.

qft...I DON'T WANT TO GO BACK! 

[michigancat]

I expect lots and lots of running.  Moving the best scorers from the 4 and 5 to the 1 and 2 will make transition easier/smarter when your best scorers aren't getting practically every rebound.

[yosh]

Clemente
Pullen
Sutton
Kent
Anderson

Samuels likely passes Kent at some point, but Kent will still get minutes.  Brown and Gills off the bench.  Then newcomers.  We can win some games with this line-up (plus additions) assuming Clemente is all he's talked about.  

Outside of Kent, I could see all those guys averaging low double figures in scoring next season.  We should have balance (FWIW), but I have to say I'd feel a lot better with Hoskins or Walker in that 4 position.  If we can sign a SG and a PF that can make immediate impacts I'd feel pretty good about that team.

[ksu_FAN]

I expect lots and lots of running.  Moving the best scorers from the 4 and 5 to the 1 and 2 will make transition easier/smarter when your best scorers aren't getting practically every rebound.

Yes, I hope we play just like Morgan's teams.  Well, maybe a little better, but you know what I mean.

[tmramrod91]

Clemente
Pullen
Sutton
Kent
Anderson

Samuels likely passes Kent at some point, but Kent will still get minutes.  Brown and Gills off the bench.  Then newcomers.  We can win some games with this line-up (plus additions) assuming Clemente is all he's talked about.  

Outside of Kent, I could see all those guys averaging low double figures in scoring next season.  We should have balance (FWIW), but I have to say I'd feel a lot better with Hoskins or Walker in that 4 position.  If we can sign a SG and a PF that can make immediate impacts I'd feel pretty good about that team.

There is about .01% chance walker is back.

[Sal Paradise]

Supposedly Hoskin's doctor gave him a less than 50% chance of being able to return next year.    So with that in mind I think it becomes even more dire that we get Kilpatrick or another wing player that can create some offense.  And yes this is my first post although I read this board all the time, so be gentle! 

[michigancat]

I expect lots and lots of running.  Moving the best scorers from the 4 and 5 to the 1 and 2 will make transition easier/smarter when your best scorers aren't getting practically every rebound.

Yes, I hope we play just like Morgan's teams.  Well, maybe a little better, but you know what I mean.

He went to an NIT final four and won an NCAA game in three seasons.  Not too shabby.

[ECN]

Supposedly Hoskin's doctor gave him a less than 50% chance of being able to return next year.    So with that in mind I think it becomes even more dire that we get Kilpatrick or another wing player that can create some offense.  And yes this is my first post although I read this board all the time, so be gentle! 

welcome!!

i award you the platinum powerorb.

[cireksu]

I think anderson and kent both would be fine in a transtition oriented offense.  Esp Anderson when he could run the floor and get the ball before defenders have a chance to really get set up.

[michigancat]

Colon gets down the court faster than any other big.

[1albatross]

There is about .01% chance walker is back.

While I agree that Walker is not coming back.  I do think that he could actually raise his draft status with another year.  (Mike can't raise his by coming back).  Next year would be the first time since he was in probably junior high that he would be the focus of the team.  He could also get to the point where his lateral quickness would be all the way back.

That being said, I believe that he will be playing in "the league" next year.

As far as the team goes, it will be Pullens team (kind of scary handing it to a Sophomore, but I like the fact that point guards will be the leaders).   Anderson continues to impress the hell out of me & DK will be a little more assertive next year which I think will help his shot a lot.

Sutton will score more next year b/c he will be able to react w/o thinking.  He seems to be concentrating on getting to the right spot right now.  

Fred Brown will find even more shots to take next year.  would love to change his form, but he is a good shooter right now and I wouldn't want to mess him up.  He will have more confidence w layups in traffic next year also.

Gilbert will play a lot next year and need to score more.  Have Gills & Sutton been on the court at the same time at all this year?

Even Sweet Lu has shown me a couple of moves the last couple weeks.  We will still need him on the team for the beef if nothing else.

I will be curious to see what Clemente & Samuels bring to the court.  

Hopefully we can sign a qualified Kilpatrick.  I think the chances of Witherspoon in Manhattan are slightly better than Evans and I can almost guarantee Evans isn't happening.  WW would be a focal point if he were here so we have that going for us...which is nice.

[yosh]

Clemente
Pullen
Sutton
Kent
Anderson

Samuels likely passes Kent at some point, but Kent will still get minutes.  Brown and Gills off the bench.  Then newcomers.  We can win some games with this line-up (plus additions) assuming Clemente is all he's talked about.  

Outside of Kent, I could see all those guys averaging low double figures in scoring next season.  We should have balance (FWIW), but I have to say I'd feel a lot better with Hoskins or Walker in that 4 position.  If we can sign a SG and a PF that can make immediate impacts I'd feel pretty good about that team.

There is about .01% chance walker is back.

I'm going to need to see your work on this one.

[Arthur Carlson]

Colon gets down the court faster than any other big.

It's what he does when he gets there that limit his positive contributions.

Does Fred Brown become a 'driveway shooter' for this team next year?

[JTKSU]

Colon gets down the court faster than any other big.

It's what he does when he gets there that limit his positive contributions.

Does Fred Brown become a 'driveway shooter' for this team next year?

Colon has to beat the other team's big down the court to be able to punch them in the back of the head. 

[Bullfn33]

I'll worry about next year later in the summer -- after we're done celebrating our National Championship.

[tmramrod91]

There is about .01% chance walker is back.

While I agree that Walker is not coming back.  I do think that he could actually raise his draft status with another year.  (Mike can't raise his by coming back).  Next year would be the first time since he was in probably junior high that he would be the focus of the team.  He could also get to the point where his lateral quickness would be all the way back.

That being said, I believe that he will be playing in "the league" next year.

Walker's draft status would def go up, but I've been told his wanting to go to the league has more to do with financial reasons for those close to him than him not wanting to be at ksu.
Good for him though, take care of your business the best way you know how, and for him thats playin in the league.

[ERA7777]

Clemente - ?
Pullen - Brown
Sutton - Gils
Kent - Samuels
Anderson - Colon

by conference play, Samuels should take Kent's spot.  I'll be curious what players and at what position we actually end up signing for next year.  Looks like we're after a SG and a PF. I would suspect a lot of 3-2 next year, imbbo.

Add Witherspoon to the list if we beat ku again or have a nice showing in the tourney.

[1albatross]

There is about .01% chance walker is back.

While I agree that Walker is not coming back.  I do think that he could actually raise his draft status with another year.  (Mike can't raise his by coming back).  Next year would be the first time since he was in probably junior high that he would be the focus of the team.  He could also get to the point where his lateral quickness would be all the way back.

That being said, I believe that he will be playing in "the league" next year.

Walker's draft status would def go up, but I've been told his wanting to go to the league has more to do with financial reasons for those close to him than him not wanting to be at ksu.
Good for him though, take care of your business the best way you know how, and for him thats playin in the league.

I have heard the same thing and wouldn't blame him one bit.  After all, the reason people go to college is to get a better job.  Tough to find one better than the NBA.