Aquinas Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Now that all of the scholarships are filled, it's time to forecast the starters (players likely to get the most minutes) and who is coming off the bench to fill out the group of 9 -10 players who will see the floor each game. I dont expect much variance in board members picks for the starting 5. I will do full names to start this odd. Here are my 9: I'll go with what will likely be the most popular: Jordan Goodwin, Tramaine Isabell, Javon Bess, Hasahn French, and Cart'Are Gordon. First big off the bench - Luis Santos followed by David Foreman First guard off the bench - Fred Thatch, followed by Damarious Jacobs Final spot Elliot Welmer if he is healthy. I am intrigued by Micky Pearson. I don't know much about Ingvi (Thor) Gudmundson or KC Hankton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 After the team has been as shorthanded as it has been the last few years due to transfers sitting out, injuries, and of course the suspensions last season, it's a bit surreal that we could have a full 13 scholarship player roster available. With that said, a few things: Given that Welmer has missed 2 out of the last 3 seasons with injuries, I'm taking any contribution from him as a bonus. I agree with the Top 9 as mentioned in the post above, with possible changes in the order of first big and first guard off the bench. Since we have been so shorthanded, we can't be sure how many players Ford uses in a rotation. He could stick with 8-9, or he could go 11 or 12 deep. We won't know until we get into the season and (hopefully) have all players available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I think santos will start at the beginning of the season, with gordon first off the bench. that being reversed when conference season starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I think Ford will try all kinds of combinations with the players at hand to see what works best before the season starts. I think the starting line up and the order in which players come out of the bench may be a bit of a surprise to all of us. I have no idea what Ford will come up with, but I think it will be very good. dennis_w likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Speaking of Foreman, what's up with the scare he had about a month ago? Hopefully, he's at full strength. I think the only locked in starting spots today are J Good to have you back, Bessie, and the French Connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_w Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 i have been watching the bills for about 50 seasons and this may be the one i am the most excited about. i see 25 wins and the second weekend of the tournament bauman likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Yes, the six of the seven non-Freshmen will be in the rotation. And the seventh, EW, will get minutes if healthy. CG will be in the rotation. Beyond that FT and DJ have a chance, whichever can handle the pg duties best. IG, KH and MP need to really impress with their shooting to get a role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, WVBilliken said: Yes, the six of the seven non-Freshmen will be in the rotation. And the seventh, EW, will get minutes if healthy. CG will be in the rotation. Beyond that FT and DJ have a chance, whichever can handle the pg duties best. IG, KH and MP need to really impress with their shooting to get a role. Way too much work to decipher this post with all the initials. No idea what was said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: Way too much work to decipher this post with all the initials. No idea what was said. Know the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 minute ago, WVBilliken said: Know the players. Spell out their names. They deserve that much respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: Spell out their names. They deserve that much respect Good grief. TFord and TRavs likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Feel free to write all the initial laced posts you want but I won't waste my time reading them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: Way too much work to decipher this post with all the initials. No idea what was said. 20 minutes ago, WVBilliken said: Know the players. I think this topic deserves both use of initials and spelling it out so here ya go.... WTF Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 This team got really old really quick and I couldn’t be happier billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 O5 I agree I wasn't thrilled with all the inbalance between classes. Rather have more options for next year recruiting. As I said above if not Gordon all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: O5 I agree I wasn't thrilled with all the inbalance between classes. Rather have more options for next year recruiting. As I said above if not Gordon all is well. Before these two grad transfers we were looking at a likely starting lineup with 0 seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusam Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Before these two grad transfers we were looking at a likely starting lineup with 0 seniors. I think you forgot about Bess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 minute ago, billikenfan05 said: Before these two grad transfers we were looking at a likely starting lineup with 0 seniors. I am pretty sure Bess will start and star. And foreman will still play pretty much. Now add the two grad transfers that's 4 scholarships for the 19 - 20 season to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, slusam said: I think you forgot about Bess Sh!t good call. Too much of that booze and Mississippi sun this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, slusam said: I think you forgot about Bess Bess is a grad student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 43 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Bess is a grad student. Doesn't matter with regard to athletic eligibility. He's a senior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Quality Is Job 1 said: Doesn't matter with regard to athletic eligibility. He's a senior. You can call him what you want. Mr. Bess has graduated with a BA in Sociology. He is in Graduate School. He is not a senior. Give the man credit for his hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 We are going to be really really good. That's all I know. The Majerus teams may be better "teams" in terms of how the roster fits, coaching, etc but this has to be our most talented roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFord and TRavs Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Bess is a RS Senior. We call him a senior because of his scholarship status. Not his academic standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 in 96 hours we went from 1 proven hall handler, to 3 veteran guards. Goodwin - Isabell - Wiley make for a skilled backcourt, Bess can now play a more familiar role, I was afraid he was going to have to play the 2 more than I was hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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