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Posted: 5/28/2013 1:09 PM

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Anyone who feels Ohio misses a step next year is misguided.

Jon Smith, Nick Kellogg and TJ Hall all would've started every game at every MAC program outside of Akron and Ohio last year.

We also are bringing in a ton of talent. This program has hit reload not rebuild status....

I'm a lot less concerned now than I was at the start of last season. Stevie really matured last year and is poised for a stellar junior season. And now that everybody's had a season to buy into JC's program, we should have a pretty cohesive team.

This is one of the key's for 2013-14 that I think will be significant. Jim's way, more guys that were he and his staff's recruits. Less of John Groce's way. I think they could actually be better for this reason alone.

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I think a lot of people assume this will be a down year because we lost so much, without realizing what's returning and what's in the wings. OHIO will surprise lots of folks.

And it sounds like it’s wide open for playing time which should make for an exciting practice season. Bases only on what I’ve read and heard, and not having seen any of the new players other than a little footage, here’s my depth chart prediction:

point guard: Willis- Taylor

shooting guard: Kellogg – Wilkins

small forward: Hall – Carty- Wingfield

power forward: Ndour- Setty-Campbell

center: Smith-Mompremier

I think OHIO will go 10 deep next year. Looking forward to this season

I care little about specifically who starts, etc. than I do about this idea: Ohio will have the ability to play multiple ways. Christian, when needed, will be able to run four guards out there that can all play well, and can all make the deep shot. Right after that, he can send out a 3, 4, and 5 that are all 6'8" to 6'9" and athletic. Last season, this wasn't necessarily the case. There's still plenty of upper class leadership with young guys coming in. Guys like Johnson, Hall, and potentially Wingfield add tons of versatility. It's going to be another fun season in The Convo!

Last Edited: 5/28/2013 1:10:38 PM by OU_Country

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