To play BarnesBall, we need a big 5 w/backup and a big 4 w/backup, plus one more big for depth. Therefore I don't like JJJ at the 4, or Anosike, for that matter. So, here's my ideal rotation, assuming We can get what we need from recruiting and/or portal:
1) Chandler, TBN back-up PG (recruit or transfer), Vescovi
2 & 3) JJJ, Powell, Vescovi, Bailey, Mashack rotation
4) Fulky OR TBN PF (recruit or transfer), ORN, Anosike, Walker
5) TBN Center (transfer or recruit), Plavsic
1- Although Powell or Vescovi could be a back up PG, it would be ideal if they didn't, so they can focus on being who they really are. Assuming Chandler is one and done, it would be ideal to get someone who would be groomed for the starting job after Chandler leaves.
2 & 3) Our best wing combo is Powell and JJJ, I think. But there should be a 4-man rotation with Vescovi and Bailey, with Mashack as development depth. These 5 plus two PG's give us 7 backcourt players.
4 - If we can get a bonafide starting 5, and Fulky returns, Fulk should be the 4. He's too skinny to be a 5. I think that's why he suffered last season, he was just beat up trying to play against physically superior 5's all season. If he doesn't return, we need someone from the portal to start at the 4, unless ORN can improve. I see Anosike as depth
5 - I think we all would agree that so far, Plavsic is not a starter. He showed signs this past season that he might be a viable back-up. I think we need a genuine starting 5 in the worst way, it's our biggest need. That gives us 6 in the frontcourt, we could probably do with one more at the 5.
So I think we need two more pickups at least, a starting 5 and a back-up PG. And if Fulky doesn't return, possibly a 4.