Yes....Some of the realities going forward do not portend an improved
team over the next two or three years:
!) As of right now, we will lose more (Taplin, Jeffries) off this year's team
than we gain from our recruiting class and development from our returning
players......Our backup guards for next season (Moore, Barnes, Jackson)
all have significant shortfalls, and only Moore has shown any ability to
score....Development into being a contributor by any of the three would
be a blessing, but would still leave a couple of 'dead' roster spots....
2) We lose our best rebounder/defender on the inside in Jeffries, and
there is no known replacement....Horne could be, but he is having to play
more five than four, because Falocun's development seems to have
stalled, and there are no other options behind Igbanu....
3) If we take a hard look at the things that seem to continually limit this
year's team, in a nutshell they are ball handling/passing (turnovers), and
being out rebounded by almost everyone we play.....Hill will help with the
ball handling, but only Joiner among the returning guards shows real
promise in this regard......Rebounding?..... Ouch!!
This year's team plays really hard, and certainly has it's heartening
moments.....If we are to be significantly improved next year, we need to
sign a couple more really good players.....