With Block out, it will probably mean more minutes for Harley, Galon, maybe Laster. We might also see the 'cats go "big" with two of our 5's in there if match-ups will allow.
Someone will have to step up to replace the defensive effort that Gavin brings to this bunch. He will be seriously missed if he is out for any length of time.
If I were to guess, I would say that the coaching staff considers Harley and Laster to be better defenders than Gavin. But Gavin brings a lot more on the other end than the other two seem to from my perspective. He's definitely a better perimeter shooter. I'm just hoping he doesn't have any ligament damage, muscle tears, or anything like that. Those seem to be long, difficult recoveries.
That's backwards from my way of thinking. I dunno why white guys get that rap. They play in gaps, help weak side, step over and take charges....create a presence yet they never get credit for their defense. Seems like a more aggressive, more athletic appearing guy will be seen as a better defender. gavin is a guy who makes the right pass, sees where the ball is supposed to go on O and covers holes and missed assignments on D. His loss, if so, will hurt the Cats in intangible ways.