Hammond - I'd expect to average over 30 min. a game with Curry getting the rest at PG. Johnson - I'd expect to be close to 30 as well, Atak will get most of the rest unless we sign another wing. Hansberry - Should be next around 28 min. a game with Atak getting most of the rest. Elohim - Should be next with say 26 min. with Curry getting some and perhaps Hull a few? Heide - Should be in low 20s; he and Sangia will get most of the 40 with Jones getting maybe 5-6 a game. Sangia - 6th most say 18 min. Atak - 7th say 15 min. Curry - 8th say 14 min, The above will be 8 man rotation, unless we take another wing or get a surprise breakout by Jones or someone else. My bet is no one else gets double digit minutes unless due to an injury to the above 8. Thoughts?

doesn't. I think we have 9 players who can contribute (and expect we will add another 1 or 2 - likely HS recruits) so we can practice with 10 healthy guys.

At this point, we've got nothing left to lose.

Otherwise I think you’re spot on. I think we’re going to need another shooter and a developmental PG like when we got Hammond a few years ago.

to play at the 4, which is his natural position. Allows him to be more effective on the offensive end, while not having to defend the other team's 5.

** Edited by HwoodHokie at 5/10/2026, 9:57:16 PM ** Edited by HwoodHokie at 5/10/2026, 10:00:04 PM

Hammond - a star- needed ball in hands more than the Greek fail - our 1 for lots of minutes Hansberry- 4 who will be forced to play 5 with roster - huge upside and keeping him was huge Johnson- injury really hurt us defense and offense - will me our 3 and with Curry a big upgrade - could be a huge breakout for him! Elohim > Avadelos this is no brainer, major upgrade at 2 with Curry and point play too - awesome Top 50 recruit who should be starting 2 Curry = Bedford - longer defender with similar offense potential - 1 or 2 probably… interesting lineup as 3 Heide / Sagnia > Dorn / Gurdak Sagnia is Athletic, good defender — it’s too bad we didnt retain one of those big guys - Sagnia prob starts at 5 with Heide being key defender at 4 and 5. Solomon Davis hopefully being healthy and able to play quality minutes with his athleticism - Sagnia understanding system is a key I think Atak < Lawal Lose some here but a guy will will play a lot for sure - long, decent shooter - def 3 or 4 in rotation with Hansberry, Heide and Johnson Hull = Shutt Good shooter - a little longer - good 2 in rotation with Elohim and Curry. Would be great to have one of the young recruits at center or another big man portal pickup - This team is talented - replacing two good, young centers and Lawal is the key

vs Curry 6 -1? Is it wing span or do you mean quicker more athletic?

Elohim < Bedford, this is a like for like replacement from an offensive perspective but a major downgrade defensively. Bedford had years of starting experience and production, Elohim barely saw the floor two years ago. Curry < Avdalas, he should be a good rotational guard and will be much better one on one defensively, but he’s just as bad a shooter and 8 inches shorter which will really hurt team defense. Neo is going to pop off for UNC this year Schutt > Atak, these are the “shooters” and Ataks height is intriguing but he has barely played in his career Lawal >>> Sagnia, Tobi was an all around player last year and the best shot blocker we’ve had in decades, Sagnia literally can only do 1 thing and that’s block shots. Heidi = Gurdak, we’ll get better rebounding out of Heide but his offensive game on the block is severely limited compared to CG Basically we can’t afford any injuries this year. Last year we dealt with a ton of guys missing time and still would’ve made the tournament in an expanded version ** Edited by soflahokie at 5/11/2026, 6:24:36 AM

I think he could very possibly be as good or better than Bedford. He will improve from soph to jr year. Bedford did have experience, at unlv. I think Atuk and Sagnia's improvement will be critical. Maybe 1 or both takes a big jump in year 2, a lot of guys do. Atuk was a composite 4 star, who was raw. He and Elohim (top 75 recruit) are the types of guys who often make big leaps, and with our limited budget, that is what we banked on. Sagnia will be a soph, but he is 22 years old, from Gambia. Hopefully ater a year of US college ball he adjusts and improves as well. ** Edited by vtfin91 at 5/11/2026, 2:39:45 PM

His best teams have a 4 that can facilitate. With Hansberry and sagnia, you can stretch the floor. With Hansberry and Heide you have a versatile defensive front that can play a limited inside game and push the floor. With Hansberry and Atak you have the best offensive benefits but at the expense of defense and rebounding. That lineup would require Johnson and Elohim. I don’t think we will see this team run much of their half court until December and the sec challenge. Going to be fun

it's a very special offense being run

He is a true rim protector and that is the value he presents. But he very much needs to get stronger to battle posts. His offense is limited. When he gets stronger, then he will have a chance to earn some minutes. Although he lacks strength, I like his competitive streak. He is not soft. He might need strength to better compete but I like the competitive temperament he brings and he doesn’t run from the fight

Jones / Sagnia / Heide are all basically throwing mid at the wall and see if Sagnia or jones develops, heide is a solid known quantity, Sagnia gives a different look with the 3ball … depth … Hammond / Elohim / curry can all three play together if needed, I think curry will like you said spell Hammond but they will also play together Another wing to add depth but that’s basically our 8-9 man rotation, with room for 1-3 injuries, it’s pretty solid The whole “starters” vs “bench” thing doesn’t really matter as a guy like curry might not start but could still play more than half the game So what I see is a lot of room for matchup-based changes in the front court and backcourt, ability to go big or go small … should be interesting .. better shooting team than last year for sure ..

finishes, not necessarily for who starts.