Leading scorer 25-26

[tower912]

One vote for Royce already in the recruiting thread.   It is only 5+ months away.

It is never too soon to pick your hill to die on. 

Heck, go with no one because they all stink and Shaka should have used the portal. 

 I think Royce, Chase, Sean, Ben, and Damarius all average double digits.   I don't think any one player comes close to Kam's 19.2.  I think five between 10 and 15 and I can't decide who averages 15 and who averages 13.

[Jay Bee]

I think Royce, Chase, Sean, and Ben, and Damarius all average double digits.   I don't think any one player comes close to Kam's 19.2.  I think five between 10 and 15 and I can't decide who averages 15 and who averages 13.

The last time we had 5 average double digits I think was 2016-17.

I will go with Chase Ross outta Dallas, TX for my May 2025 pick.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I'll add my vote or Royce here as well.  If not him, I'd expect it to be Chase. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Nobody. We all know next year's team will be shut out since Shaka refuses to take transfers.

[Markusquette]

I think Ross at around 13ppg

[Jockey]

I think Royce, Chase, Sean, Ben, and Damarius all average double digits.  I don't think any one player comes close to Kam's 19.2.  I think five between 10 and 15 and I can't decide who averages 15 and who averages 13.

Royce, Chase & Zaide would be my top 3 - all in the 11-15 ppg range. Sean, Owens & Gold would be next at 7-10 ppg.

I agree no one comes close to 19.2. I would be surprised if anyone is over 16.

[Big Papi]

Chase will lead the team and score at least 16ppg. He will be the most consistent and still have some very high scoring games.

I expect a lot of up and down with Zaide,Owens and Parham.  All 3 trading places between being the number 2 scorer and throwing up a stinker.

I believe Gold will be close to double digits and be consistent with his scoring.

[PointWarrior]

Royce, Chase & Zaide would be my top 3 - all in the 11-15 ppg range. Sean, Owens & Gold would be next at 7-10 ppg.

I agree no one comes close to 19.2. I would be surprised if anyone is over 16.

Should be close to not scoring in the 50's this year....

[#UnleashSean]

67% Chase Ross
32.5% Ben Gold
11.3% Stevie mitchell

[HutchwasClutch]

Chase.  He's going to have a Wes like senior season with his shooting hand healthy now.

[Scoop Snoop]

Chase.

[Shooter McGavin]

Parham but hope it's Chase.  Chase being an all big East type player will help immensely.

[HutchwasClutch]

I just don't see Parham taking the leap from 5 a game to leading scorer.  If it happens, probably not a great sign.

[tower912]

I see a seamless transition from Joplin to Parham.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I just don't see Parham taking the leap from 5 a game to leading scorer.  If it happens, probably not a great sign.

I guess you've never heard of Justin Lewis?

That was terrible when he increased his average by 9 PPG from his freshman to sophomore year. 

[DoctorV]

I'd be pretty surprised if it wasn't Chase Ross, health permitting.

If nothing else, Chase could play 33-34+ minutes per game next season.
He will almost surely lead the team in minutes played

[ATL MU Warrior]

Nobody

[tower912]

I'd be pretty surprised if it wasn't Chase Ross, health permitting.

If nothing else, Chase could play 33-34+ minutes per game next season.
He will almost surely lead the team in minutes played

Barring injuries to Zaide or DO, I just don't see Chase averaging that many minutes.

[Jockey]

67% Chase Ross
32.5% Ben Gold
11.3% Stevie mitchell

I'd put Otule at 3%.

[DoctorV]

Barring injuries to Zaide or DO, I just don't see Chase averaging that many minutes.

How come?
He averaged 30 last season with Kam and Stevie on the roster.

-He will be the best defensive player on the roster and he is one of the most experienced.
-He will dominate the 2/3 positions in terms of minutes. He can slide to the 4 in a pinch if needed- hopefully not because we don't really have that kind of guard depth this season and the team has plenty of taller guys, albeit not bigger bodies.
-He handled the ball a lot last season and can facilitate when needed, so he can technically play the 1.

Very versatile, elite defender with experience that's an athletic freak and has ability to score.

I wouldn't be completely surprised if he avg 35+mpg tbh, but I'd expect 33+

I also don't think that what the others do will affect Chase minutes because he can play so many different roles. Zaide is great? Cool slide Chase to the 3. DO is great? OK move Chase to the 2. Both are great? Ok play Royce at the 5, DO at the 4, Chase at the 3, Zaide at the 2 and so on and so forth.
Now if all of SJ22 or Nigel and Zaide/DO take a huge step forward and earn 25mpg then it would affect Chase minutes.

All in all though Chase Ross seems pretty locked in as team leader in minutes played in 2025/26

[Jockey]

Barring injuries to Zaide or DO, I just don't see Chase averaging that many minutes.

Pretty much agree with all of your comments in this thread.

[tower912]

I see Chase, Zaide, DO splitting the minutes at the 2-3 relatively evenly.  Plus, three of the 4 freshman are 2's or 3's.  Depth at his position keeps him fresh. 
DO is not a 4.

[Borealtoad]

My PPG by end of season prediction

1. Zaide
2. Chase
3. Gold
4. DO
5. Royce

All over 9 ppg. I might be low on Royce but think the team is better if the young wings make the bigger scoring jump.

[Jay Bee]

Pretty much agree with all of your comments in this thread.

#KissOfDeath

[We R Final Four]

One vote for Royce already in the recruiting thread.   It is only 5+ months away.

It is never too soon to pick your hill to die on. 

Heck, go with no one because they all stink and Shaka should have used the portal. 

 I think Royce, Chase, Sean, Ben, and Damarius all average double digits.   I don't think any one player comes close to Kam's 19.2.  I think five between 10 and 15 and I can't decide who averages 15 and who averages 13.

Sean with double digit average without starting?