RE: C.J. Gettys
Remember, Elmore "slimmed" down from 240lbs. to 225 lbs. this past year, in anticipation of playing in a Keatts system. As much as i'd like to see Cacok at the 4, his scoring is limited to back to the basket post play. Same for Ogbodo and Marcus, and none of them are serious offensive threats in the post. Without serious scoring from the 5, we have got to get points from the 4. Although Flemmings produced at the 4, at 6'5" and a slim 185lbs., Flemmings is undersized at the 4, and he would be far more effective at the 3. Put him at the 3 spot with Bryce at the 2 and we have a good sized team overall.
I could imagine the following
PG - Ingram 6'0"
2- Bryce 6'5"
3- Flemmings 6'5"
4- Elmore 6'8"
5- Cacok 6'8"
That would be an athletic team with excellent overall size, and maximum scoring abilities at each positon. I know you like Talley, but if his offense doesn't take a huge leap this year, i'm afraid he's been recruited over by players with equal ability who can fill it up. I'm hearing that Fornes will bring an "edge" to the PG spot, is aggressive on D and can attack and score. And, don't forget Richmond was on the radar of Duke while in HS. We are stacked at guard, almost too stacked since there will be some unhappy players getting limited PT.
You could then mix up spots on the floor, rotating Richmond at the 1/2 spot, Fornes at the 1/2 spot, Talley at PG, Mosley at the 2 spot, Flemmings at the 4, Bryce at the 2/3 spot.
We have so many options in the 1-3 spots, and very few options at the 4-5 spots. We really NEED Elmore to come in as a Freshman ready to play. His offense and size can really help at the 4. Also, if you look at our outstanding offers on the table, we have a lot out to players in the 6'7" - 6'8" range.
I think we have 3 players who are practically guaranteed to start in Ingram, Bryce and Flemmings. If you start Flemmings at the 4, then you have to put Bryce at the 3. Then, you decide on Ingram at the 2 or at PG. If he's at the 2, our options at PG are all as small as Ingram. Then you end up with this.
PG - 6'0"/ Talley/Richmond
2- 6'0" Ingram
3 - 6'5" Bryce
4- 6'5" Flemmings
5- 6'7"/6'8"
If we are to improve over last year, I think we have to increase our overall size.
Look out for Fornes. At 6'3 he is a great ballhanlder, distributor and scorer. He could make a run at starting PG.
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