2013-14 Depth Chart

[GGGG]

I think Derrick Wilson doesn't have a higher upside than Junior, but there is a chance that he could be more consistent. 

[bamamarquettefan]

Take a look at Jordan Taylor's freshman year...08-09.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/41152/jordan-taylor

.260 FG%.  .192 3FG%.  Lifted them to .433 and .429 by his junior year.

Not saying he will be Jordan Taylor, but the idea that a back up PG can't mature over a couple of years to become a solid starter isn't unheard of.

Great post and great note on Taylor.  This is why I was so emphatic that Jae Crowder would be so much better than Vander Blue before they both took the court for the first time.  The jump is huge after the freshman year.  McKay will be better than Burton the first year too.

[Jay Bee]

This is why I was so emphatic that Jae Crowder would be so much better than Vander Blue before they both took the court for the first time.  The jump is huge after the freshman year.  McKay will be better than Burton the first year too.

I've seen very little of McKay, but I'm not too sure on this one.  Burton is _really_ good. 

I watched Jae (at Howard) and Vander (at Memorial) a fair amount and expected Jae to have a bigger impact.  Burton, who I have also watched a bit, is a different story, though...

Good problem to have, but he could turn out to be an impressive freshman.

[muwarrior69]

With all that size will Gardner still play the five?

[brewcity77]

With all that size will Gardner still play the five?

Where else is he going to play? In Buzz's system, I can't see him playing anywhere else. Defensively, he's not quick enough to guard a four, and offensively, despite showing off some nice range in practice and Pro-Am, he hasn't shown the ability to step out to hit the 10-15 foot jumper during a game situation.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Where else is he going to play? In Buzz's system, I can't see him playing anywhere else. Defensively, he's not quick enough to guard a four, and offensively, despite showing off some nice range in practice and Pro-Am, he hasn't shown the ability to step out to hit the 10-15 foot jumper during a game situation.

False!  He did it once against Louisville!

[brewcity77]

False!  He did it once against Louisville!

D'oh! I forgot the word "consistently"!!! Curses!!!

[BCHoopster]

D'oh! I forgot the word "consistently"!!! Curses!!!

Is the offense set-up for him to do that?  Wes Unseld was great from free-throw line.  I think Davante could get that shot all the time if the offense ran a play or two for him.  He always
has his back to the basket.  Time to expand his opportunity.  Really good free throw shooter.

[strotty]

Is the offense set-up for him to do that?  Wes Unseld was great from free-throw line.  I think Davante could get that shot all the time if the offense ran a play or two for him.  He always
has his back to the basket.  Time to expand his opportunity.  Really good free throw shooter.

I think if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Keep that big behind in the paint, drawing fouls and opening up lanes/outside shots. He's SUCH a good passer.