predicting the starting lineup: post-madness

[Otule's Glass Eye]

I'm basing this on Buzz's comments in the press conference yesterday and on performances and my observing of players at madness. I see a few unknowns still but two of the five positions now seem to be set in stone (the 5 and the 1). I see a few potential lineups:

5) Oxtule
4) Steve
3) Jamil
2) Jajuan
1) Derrick

or

5) Oxtule
4) Steve
3) Jamil
2) Juan
1) Derrick

or

5) Oxtule
4) Jamil
3) Juan
2) Jajuan
1) Derrick

I would have guessed Mayo would have started but Buzz said that is unlikely as he is still recovering, which was hard to tell because he was a beast at madness. Juan looks much improved and he could start. Derrick as always will be fantastic on D but still isn't fully there offensively, but he is improving, and Duane probably isn't ready yet. Jajuan looks like the real deal and Buzz seems to like him a lot so I think he is likely to start at the 2. Not fully sure how Buzz will set up the 2-4 spots as their are a bunch of ways to make the lineup. I would like to hear people's inputs.

[forgetful]

I think it will be:
 
   Derrick
   Mayo
   Wilson
   Taylor
   Otule.

I would like to see:

    Derrick
    D. Wilson
    Wilson
    Taylor
    Gardner

Based on last night (I know what can you take from a scrimmage) and how well Dawson was composed.  I think a real solid lineup would be.  Great size defensive intensity with Mayo and Anderson and shot blockers in Wilson and Otule.  1-4 can all shoot the 3 effectively and I was impressed with how Dawson was willing to play within himself and the system.

    Dawson
    Mayo
    Anderson
    Wilson
    Otule

           Not a starting lineup per say, but a solid one.

[Thomas' Danish Delight]

Did any of y'all catch Davante's media day interview?  He ranked Dawson above Duane.

I know these interviews and the scrimmage might not mean much, but come actual game time I'm excited about any combination we put out there!

[denverMU]

I see Buzz starting...

1 Derrick W
2 Juan A
3 Jamil W
4 Davante G
5 Chris O

[brewcity77]

I'm sticking with...

PG DeWil
SG Mayo
SF Jamil
PF McKay
C Otule

Though it wouldn't surprise me to see Taylor supplant McKay at the 4.

[Lennys Tap]

I'm sticking with...

PG DeWil
SG Mayo
SF Jamil
PF McKay
C Otule

Though it wouldn't surprise me to see Taylor supplant McKay at the 4.

Taylor looked much better last night. Just a scrimmage, but McKay seemed overpowered by the physical play.

[nyg]

Buzz said he wants to play fast, so I think he goes with:

D. Wilson
Mayo
Anderson
J. Wilson
Otule

[bilsu]

5. Otule -Gardner would never win the opening tip.
4. Wilson-but I could see Gardner there in a gimmick lineup or Taylor because of hustle. No matter what Wilson plays high minutes at 4.
3. Anderson-Wilson a possiblity in gimmick lineup, JJJ will get minutes, but Juan will get majority of minutes.
2. Mayo who will will have breakout year and follow Blue's poor decision making, JJJ will get as many minutes as his defense allows.
1. Derrick

[brandx]

I'm sticking with...

PG DeWil
SG Mayo
SF Jamil
PF McKay
C Otule

Though it wouldn't surprise me to see Taylor supplant McKay at the 4.

Agreed

[GGGG]

1. De Wilson
2. Mayo
3. Juan
4. Jamil
5. Otule

[wadesworld]

1) Gardner
2) Jamil
3) Taylor, Jr.
4) McKay
5) Otule

I just wish we could recruit a big. Just 1.

[GGGG]

1) Gardner
2) Jamil
3) Taylor, Jr.
4) McKay
5) Otule

Buzz always has a guy who puts the ball on the floor and takes it into the paint.  This line up doesn't have it.

[chapman]

Doubt Buzz will start a frosh, but going to go for a wildcard.

Derrick
Mayo
JaJuan
Jamil
Otule

[denverMU]

Gardner;our leading, returning, scorer, will start!

[brewcity77]

Gardner;our leading, returning, scorer, will start!

He won't start over Otule. Only way he starts is at the 4, especially considering he rarely started even when CO was injured during Gardner's sophomore year.

[denverMU]

He won't start over Otule. Only way he starts is at the 4, especially considering he rarely started even when CO was injured during Gardner's sophomore year.

I agree, I think he will start at the 4 not at center.

[GGGG]

I think Otule starts but Gardner gets the most minutes....and they will mostly be at the 5.

[wojosdojo]

1. Derrick
2. Todd
3. Jake
4. Jamil
5. Chris

[THEultimateWARRIOR]

1. Derrick Wilson
2. JJJ (Mayo if "100%")
3. Jamil Wilson
4. Steve Taylor
5. Chris Otule

[NCMUFan]

1) Derrick
2) Mayo
3) Juan
4) Jamil
5) Chris

However, JaJuan Johnson is loaded with so much talent i think he starts at some point in the season.  I don't think we have seen this much talent in a player since D Wade.

[GGGG]

1. Derrick
2. Jake
3. Juan
4. Jamil
5. Chris

Jake who???

[chapman]

Jake who???

Clearly sliding into the Lockett role after his six rebound performance in the scrimmage.  Even if Flood outscored him.

[Markusquette]

1) Derrick
2) Mayo
3) Juan
4) Jamil
5) Chris

However, JaJuan Johnson is loaded with so much talent i think he starts at some point in the season.  I don't think we have seen this much talent in a player since D Wade.

this, but I think Mayo starts most of the season.

[tower912]

Otule will start, with Gardner getting more minutes.    Juan and Jamil start up front.   Hopefully, as a senior, JWilson is over his tendency to commit the stupid early foul.   Juan starts in the role that Lockett played last year.   DeWilson starts at the point.   2G is a coin flip.   I will go with Mayo, based on experience.    However, I can see starting JJJ, and bringing Mayo off of the bench, particularly when DeWilson needs a break, because I think Buzz is going to be very reluctant to have an all-frosh backcourt, particularly early and against the big boys. 

[mileskishnish72]

First I thought Brew had it, then new York giants, then ners. What a nice problem to have! Going with DeWil, Todd, Juan, Jamil, and O'Tule.

Whoever starts I am F'ing READY!