I just realized 7 out of Illinois top 10 players are between 6-6 and 6-10 (according to what I can find). The other three are 6-5 Harmon, 6-4 Harris, who is a defensive beast IMO, and the the PG (RayJ is 6-2 if it happens to be him).
As has been stated over and over, BU learned last year he needed to get older. Well he did, with an even more rangy and athletic roster than he had last year, when that was the goal originally.
I love how deep this roster is.
I dont think we lose much when TJ or Hawk sit (the new PG might be the most important piece to this team, cant lose him for long stretches. Please note: I did not say best player on the team, I said most important). Some athleticism, sure, but we will make up for it in veteran savvy. And its not like those guys will rest when the other side’s best are crushing us. Basically we might have the best 2nd unit in the Big Ten.
If these guys take to each other well, I think we will be better than most project. And they should, I believe Domask, Harmon, Guerier came here knowing what their role would be if TJ and Hawk came back.
You cannot undervalue veteran leadership from guys that know their role. And they should be able to quell any dissent that may happen right quick from any younger guys.
Not sure where the roster goes for the 2024-25 season, but I think this season has the potential to be a super fun one! And I am here for the ride!