I would say that with Adam Miller BU definitely was in the business of thinking about who plays. Not saying AM didn't play a role, he did, but throughout that season it felt like his spot was protected on the starting line-up because it was promised to him and a way to keep him happy....which obviously didn't work.
Not saying this is right, but these days, a coach has to think about this and filter into some of their decision making. If they don't, they could set themselves up for a bit of a churn at the end of the year. I think he's doing the right thing in recruiting developmental mindset players. But with the transfer rule change, it's a lower bar for players to overcome. And PT is the most objective and limited resource that players have to consider if they feel like they need to do more. Only so many minutes to give and only so many positions to give them to.