Taylor has earned the chance to be the starter out of the gate next year. It's his to keep or lose, but he's the guy.

Both Willis and Setty started at least some at their previous schools. Willis seemed to be more of a scorer than a passer, though, only 1.9 assists per game in 29.4 minutes. Setty came into a starting role late in his freshman season at SIU, although his minutes were up and down all year. It will be interesting to see how they fit in. Then throw in the four recruits and it's impossible to say. I don't even know who to say will be the team's leading scorer. Will be a very different team.

That's a curious way of looking at it. It will be interesting to see who will emerge this fall. I'm excited to see how Christian does in year two. 

I agree with this.

The only thing I will add is that DJ Wingfield appears to be the true freshman most likely to see time.  I could see him getting time anywhere from SF to PG.

Kellogg strikes me as the key to next season. We need him to play with confidence and want the ball in his hands. We're going to rebound better and our defense should be solid as well, we just need somebody to step up and be a consistent scorer. Kellogg strikes me as the guy most likely to do that, and the guy with the most talent. 

Fascinating.  I would like to see the numbers on how many teams there were in each category.  I can't imagine too many teams were using a 6 man rotation.  I know as a coach (very low level mind you) that it's easiest on me when we only have 7 kids show up.  Kids get to stay in the game longer, get a better feel for the game, and get into a rhythm. 

Really?  I don't want to bash Stevie but I haven't seen him run the offense all that effectively this year.  I think his best role has been when he's been on the court the same time as D.J.  I like him much more off the ball than running the point.

Actually from some things I've read, I'd expect to see plenty of Campbell next year.  I'd also anticipate at this point that Mompremier gets a red shirt year.  There are too many guys in his spot for next year. Smith graduates and he takes that spot.

If I were coach, based on what I know, I'd start like this:

1- Willis (proven scorer that we'll need)
2-Kellogg (hope he gets to 10-11 ppg, and back to 40+% from 3pt)
3-Hall or Johnson
4-N'Dour or Setty
5-Smith - I think he could emerge with more minutes.

Bench:
First guys off the bench at guard:      Taylor, whoever doesn't start betw Hall/Johnson.
First guys off the bench in the post:   Campbell, Green

One thing I like when I look at this is that we see the ability to play with different teams and multiple styles.  Have the need to go 3-4 guards?  Play Taylor, Willis, Kellogg at the same time with Hall at the 4.  Have the need to go big, play Campbell, N'Dour and John Smith at the same time with Johnson at the 2. (or some variation of that)

Edit:  Another thought that comes to mind-  The biggest need is the emergence of two guys from Setty, N'Dour, Campbell, Green, or Mompremier to emerge in the post as a scorer.  We know what we have with John Smith.

I'm hoping Setty can be something similar to a "Junior Year Ivo Baltic". Around 11 points and 6 rebounds per game would be nice.

Based on last night, I would start Wilkins over Kellogg . A better defensive player in my opinion and a better 3 point shooter.

Kellogg had 4-5 good games all year and about 10 where honestly you wouldn't have even known he had played if someone didn't tell you he did. A lot of telegraphing his passes and I thought weak defense coupled with pretty much his only shot is wide open 3's. I guess JC finally agreed as he sat him in the second half.

If your team is running a six-man rotation, it means those six players are studs. That's why they win more games.

I thought this year's rotation got unwieldy at times and wondered if Kellogg wouldn't have been a little better had the guard spots been a little less crowded. We'll find out next year, I guess. Ohio really needs Kellogg to step up if they want to win 22-24 games. I've said before I think either Johnson or Hall steps up and takes that three-spot by the scruff of the neck.

Making any pronouncements about Stevie Taylor is premature. He has an entire offseason. We've  been comparing him to D.J. Cooper. Compared to most point guards at this point of development, he's fine. At worst he's one of the MAC's best back-up point guards. At best, he takes that job.

I really like how Ohio plays when Jon Smith is on the floor, but I don't know if he's a five in Christian's system. It's going to be a bit of shock to see this team next year with how much it will be oriented towards the paint again.