As long as Deron Davis is fully recovered from injury, he would start at the 5. If not, either Juan plays the 5, as he did much of last year and did well at, or grad transfer Evan Fitzner plays center. He's shot over 40% from 3 every season and has experience. Only reason his stats dropped the last two years is because he was playing behind All American jock landale. He started every game for St Mary's as a freshman and did well. If Juwan plays the 5, Justin Smith plays the 4. Smith had a solid freshman season and is ready to step up even bigger this year. McRoberts likely plays the 3, unless a newcomer can displace him. If he's displaced, then I feel good about the freshman who takes it from him, likely Jerome Hunter if anybody. If he keeps the spot, he'll continue to be a great defender. He shot well from 3 last year, he just needs to have more confidence to take more shots. Romeo at the 2, and either Devente Green or Al Durham at PG. Of course, if Phinisee comes in and plays very well, he could take that spot. Al and Devonte are both talented, Devente is uber talented, although inconsistent and tries to do too much sometimes. If Archie can reign him in, he could be one of the best PGs in the league. If not, next man up.
That's really the most exciting thing, if anyone isn't putting forth the effort necessary or not playing well, there are legitimately 14 guys on this team that can play, everyone has to earn their spot or have it taken. It's nice to have options. Race Thompson is a top 100 recruit who could be great after redshirting to get stronger, Jake Forrester or Clifton Moore could have an impact in the paint. Damezi Anderson could really help our shooting if he's strong enough to play. Jerome Hunter could live up to his ranking and be a real threat as a freshman. There's so many options. Last year there weren't. If someone wasn't playing well or not being smart, the only other option was another inefficient player or just keep him on the court. This year there is competition and you better be good or someone else will be.