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If Uros does get eligible, I think we win 20 games. If ORN turns out to be ahead of schedule, maybe 22 or 23. If both of those happen and James is a top 10 pick then 23-25 games.
The only real known commodities are Turner and Bowden, and Fulky's energy. Pons and Johnson need to step up.
Assuming this year is only decent to good (20-22 wins, and maybe a first round exit in the NCAA tournament), 2021 looks great.
Uros, sophomore ORN, Pember, and Gaines, possibly James, Bailey, senior Pons, Fulky, and Johnson, to go with Johnson and Walker at least, possibly Springer or Hall. That'd be top 3 in the sec again.
View attachment 215714Maybe Pember doesn't need a redshirt after all. Ha
As much as that class would rock, I’m not sure that recruiting class would be #1 nationally let alone compared to the Fab Five.
This. Springer, Johnson, Walker, Hall and Ruzhentsev would be a Top 3 class in previous years and pushing for #1.The only reason it wouldn’t be top 3 is because of numbers. UK will add at least 5 guys every year, and Memphis will lose several after this year. If you simply add three 5 stars, that’s an unbelievable class.
View attachment 215714Maybe Pember doesn't need a redshirt after all. Ha. But where is Fulky?????
As for the current team, we’re all still awaiting word on the appeal for immediate eligibility for Uros Plavsic. There continues to be no word, but we continue to pick up a sense of optimism from those around the program about his chances.
-VQIt’s the biggest offseason question mark surrounding a team that those close to things quietly feel is going to be much better than outside observers suspect as of now. Of course, how Plavsic’s situation gets resolved will have a great deal to do with that.
I believe our guard play can be more relied upon without having Williams to post up every possession. We’ll see if Bowden/Turner/Johnson/new PG (forgot his name) can create something for us. Its possible our guard play is improved. Look for Bowden to take Richardson-type jump this offseason.I would expect a pretty big drop off considering what we lost to the draft. Play hard, make the tourney, and it’s a great season then push for a huge 20-21.