I think with Mitchell brought in, it pushes KDA to the 2 since he’s more of a scorer/playmaker than facilitator. We’ll be undersized at the guard position with them both starting for sure.

Again, I’m just assuming they’re both starting bc one averaged 19ppg and the other led his team in scoring and to a tournament game. Che, while an intriguing commit, doesn’t have the proven background at this level in comparison to KDA/Kolten.

Can someone translate this into American English for me?

That looks iike the King's English to me!

So, with McKinney gone, we have a possibility of 3 roster spots to fill?

Ohio basketball Instagram has recent summer workout vids/photos. Somebody got in Simmons ear. He’s lost weight and put on muscle.

Is Simmons playing for the Bobcats in the 26/27 season ?

All these different languages; how do you succinctly translate Miami sucks?

Can Bowens handle the rock well enough without getting his pocket picked to play some at the 2 spot? Unless Boals pulls a rabbit out of hat and brings in a late bloomer h.s. guy or juco or whatever, that might help with depth.

I was a little surprised we didn't go after the Westerville kid that went D-2. He was a prolific 3 point shooter? The Division II state and district Player of the Year, McCree averaged 20.0 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.3 steals last season. Also skinny as a rail. Beyond skinny iirc.

Call me crazy but here is what I am hoping for this team and if it comes to fruition or better, I think we can be pretty good:
1. D'Augustino and Mitchell are at least a poor man's Reef and Hunter combo
2. Ledegen is at least Senior Ivo
3. Javan is Toledo Sophomore Javan
4. Dusan is scrappy but cleaner version of Craptain Chaos
5. Kuany is Jon Smith Lite
6. Icke is athletic Wiz
7. Mosley is more powerful TJ Hall
8. Burris is Travis Wilkins
9. Brogan is more athletic and taller Tommy Schmock
10. Bowens is NOT any of: Fisher, Khari Harley, Wadley, Khadeem Green..you get the picture

Are we still going to have two open roster spots for next season?

I'll have what you're smoking.

I look at this roster and I see 2.5 sure things: Simmons, KDGA, and Mitchell. While Reef and Hunter individually were good, I wasn't in love with them on the floor together, and I feel the same way towards our two new transfer guards. I don't believe either are better than Pav, but I am willing to bank on them being an improvement offensively than the combination of Pav and Sheldon.

I have good gut feelings towards Ledegen and Dusan. I think they are starting and impactful, but truth is they are a mystery.

Bowens, Brogan, Mosley, and Icke are complete unknowns. Found money if any of them make an impact.

Until we fill at least one of these scholarships, the season, to me hinges on Kuany and Burris being good sixth men/fringe starters. Burris needs to be a reliable knock down shooter. How long has it been since we had a true "uh-oh" three point shooter? Dartis? Can Burris be that guy? Kuany has the tools but just repeatedly got lost on defense and that' gonna keep you on the bench.

Usually when we go into the season and I perceive a weakness, that weakness comes to light. We need a utility guard. A Ric Johnson, Whitney Davis, Mike Laster. We don't have one right now. What do we do when one of our guards goes down with an injury? What about two guards?

Burris, Che, Mitchell are your assortment of 2G. Mitchell will rotate primary ball handler with KDA.

Burris also has experience (hs, summer league) at PG.

Che's tape has a lot of him bringing the ball up the floor.

As long as one of KDA and Mitchell remain healthy, we can figure it out.

Do we need another? Maybe. Would he look at our depth chart and stay away? Likely.

I wouldn't expect another meaningful addition.

I think we have more than enough - and as much as I hate the idea of Mitchell and KDA on the floor at the same time, folks around here seem to think its a lock. That might leave our 2nd group a little thin on ball handlers, but 5 mins here and there shouldn't be too much of a hurdle, I would hope.