Folks,
Now that the roster is complete (albeit there are still rumors of another potential signing), what are your projected / preferred starting lineups with what you know now? What types of situational rotations would you like to see? Who's our 6th man?
We have a very deep and talented roster this year, so interested to get everyone's takes
I'll go ahead and give my lineups
Starters:
1 - Quelron House
2 - Isaiah Stafford
3 - Drew Steffe
4 - Prince Aligbe
5 - Jorge Moreno
Depth:
1 - Caden Hawkins
2 - Luke Walsh
3- Damien Mayo & Davion Sykes
4 - Rolyns Aligbe / Max Pikaar
5 - Jaheem Webber
Redshirts:
D. Pauliukonis
Jalen Haynes?
It is going to be a slugfest for that 3 spot IMO. I think Mayo will be our 6th man and can come in at the 1, 2, 3. Sykes is also versatile for the 3/4. Pikaar can play the 3-5. Great problems to have - I think we can have a special year
My stab as of mid-June:
Starters:
G - House
G - Stafford
G - Steffe
F - P. Aligbe
F/C - R. Aligbe (expecting a big jump)
First few off bench: Mayo, Sykes, Pikaar
Next few off bench: Walsh, Moreno, Webber (Moreno and Webber may battle for the role of the true big in the rotation. Walsh is a wild card in the guard mix as he’s a lethal shooter but will have the freshman curve).
On the fringe: Haynes, Hawkins, Pauliukonis (Also think Haynes and Hawkins are battling for one rotation spot, with Haynes having a size/athleticism edge. DP very likely to redshirt)
Lots of options/possibilities for the coaches to figure out. Hopefully the team stays healthy and turns into a Valley contender.
Starters:
1. House
2. Stafford
3. Steffe
4. P. Aligbe
5. Pikaar
Bench:
R. Aligbe (4/5)
Mayo (2/3)
Sykes (3/4)
Moreno (5)
Hawkins (1, a few minutes per game)
Fighting to get minutes:
Webber
Walsh
Haynes
Pauliukonis
I bet at least 2 guys redshirt, most likely my bottom 2. Wouldn’t shock me if Walsh does either I’m especially high on Walsh but I just don’t know where he breaks in but I bet he is a stud in a year or two.
Webber may break into the rotation, and I bet House plays a ton of minutes so Hawkins (or Haynes) plays very little. Also wouldn’t surprise me if Rollins Aligbe is a starter over Pikaar but man, Pikaar’s athleticism and height makes him a starter in my book.
Super interesting decisions coming up, but this team should be very good!
I don’t believe Haynes will be fighting for minutes by mid-season, I believe he will be first pg reserve and will likely play some at the 2. I agree on the starters listed with Moreno. We will see how the season plays out but Wow, some great possibilities !
