Re: defense. Frontcourt / post defense is probably going to be bad. Let’s just accept that — when you roll out a lineup of 7 footers who can pass, dribble, and shoot, there’s going to be some puts and takes. We should fully expect Interior defense and physicality to be a weakness, offset by what TI, ZI, BH, and DM can do on the offensive end.
Now, guard / wing defense is really where I think our season is defined. KJ and WR were respectfully not Big Ten ready defenders. I expect Andrej to be solid guarding the wing, and Keaton Wagler’s size and length alone makes me believe he can be at least average for a freshman. No Ty hurts, but IMO, the difference in whether this defense ranks in the 30’s or 80’s come March really depends on how well we can defend positions 1-3.
