I know it is only on paper, but I really like this recruiting class. Combined with Mouzy, we just might have one of our best perimeter shooting teams in a long time if Cicic pans out like he appears. Thornton and Spuriel are both rugged rebounders who shoot a really high percentage inside. If either of them bumps Smith or Burton it will be a big plus, but I expect they are back-ups this year, and competing with Bails for starting spots next year. But in any case they have shown they can rebound, that is always valuable. Lots of depth up front. Will Neighbour could be something really special. Having a 6-10 kid with guard-quality ball handling skills is not something that happens every day. Throw in a couple of 3-size guards, and it is a good class. Maybe a really good class. Possibly the best since I’ve been following the team, especially when you lump the veteran point guard Bozeman in with them.
We will have to have some help right away. Bozeman definitely should provide that, as should several of the jucos coming in. If Cicic and Neighbour get double-figure minutes next year, watch out! They won’t all pan out, of course, but some of them will. And what is exciting about this large class is that some of them appear to have the potential to be exceptional. I think this class is worth getting excited about.
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