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Neither Scott nor Thompson start next season. I like them both to log minutes, but neither start.

I agree, except I would keep Thomas at the 4 and Ross at the 3.

Unless Thompson's offensive game really improves in the off-season we need someone who can shoot. I know people rag on Buford but his offensive game was light years ahead of Thompson and Scott. Ross really is an unproven commodity, but so was Lenzelle coming into the season when everyone thought for sure Sibert would be ahead of him. Ross needs to step up and take that open spot left by Buford.

If Ross is anything like we hope he is I kind of love the lineup of

Craft
Lenzelle
Ross
Thomas
Amir

That is a solid starting 5, with Scott, Thompson, and Ravenel off the bench.

I agree with this, I believe this will be a strong starting 5 with Thompson, Scott and Ravenel. I hope Sibert works hard and gets his shot back, then he could be in the mix as well.

Yes I agree with most.

Starting 5 of Craft, Smith, Ross, Thomas, Williams.
Bench players are Scott, Thompson, Ravenel.

We are unlikely to see Sibert, McDonald, and Weatherspoon unless it is a blow out or in dire need of bodies because of foul trouble.

Perfect... Thomas is not a 3 and Ross is not a 4. I have the same starting 5 in my head. This is also considering we don't land Tony Parker or any bigtime recruit who could have an impact on the starting lineup. Ross will be the best pure scorer on the team next season if he takes care of things and has the right attitude. He can shoot and create his own shot. Thomas can't create his own shot by taking someone off the dribble. This is a solid lineup though, we could a 20 game winner again with it.

C - Williams
PF - Thomas
SF - Ross
SG - Smith
PG - Craft

1 Craft
2 Ross - guards a big 4 or small 3
3 Thomas - guards a small 4 or non-mobile 3
4 Thompson - guards a 2 or 3 slasher
5 Williams

Thompson can shoot at least as good as Smith. Smith did not have the green light until he had played for awhile. Thompson has not had that opportunity, unless you count burying your elbow in the basket. Unless Smith stops flinging the ball he will never become a shooter. Only a few good shooters in history have managed to take the ball above their head and flick it toward the basket, and even they were streak shooters. One night Smith's shot had an arc and the next night it was a laser beam.

BTW, I still think Scott transfers. It's hard for me to imagine his dad watching him play behind Craft, Smith, Thompson, and Ross for at least two more years. He wants to play, not be regarded as "the first man off the bench." If he stays he will have to improve his game drastically to become a pro. IMO, he will not have the PT to do that as one of 5 quality guards (and possibly Hood), each of whom has NBA aspirations as well. And are bigger.

I am probably wrong, but I think father and son are weighing options as we speak. My guess is ACC, but I have been known to be wrong (LOL).