He hasn't really changed his substitution patterns from the beginning of the season. The biggest change was sitting Hadaway early in the MAC schedule. Then he moved Sheldon completely out of the rotation late in MAC schedule which needed to be done. Other than that you know what's coming. The Whiz comes in for DW3 at the first TV timeout if not before. And then it's Brown...Baker...Clayton...not necessarily in that order.

Regardless of how you look at it, I do believe our bench is more of a strength than in past seasons. They don't light the world on fire but we do have some guys that can enter games and make an impact.

The transfer portal impacts how you treat underclassmen. Players like AJ Brown need to get immediate playing time at schools like Ohio. Elmore James has proven he deserves minutes as well.

Even Sheldon and Hadaway got some run before it became obvious that they needed more time to grow by sitting and watching. Players don't want to wait 2-3 years for their opportunities anymore.

Where you run into problems is many players start looking for greener pastures if they produce beyond expectations while others look to bolt if they don't get enough playing time.

That's where culture comes into play. It's a delicate balance and you have to hope your players buy into your coach's vision and enjoy playing with their teammates. In those instances, you can sometimes get players to stick around a bit longer which helps in the long run.

Let's hope this approach pays off this summer and the players return because of "The Culture". Free agency in college sports is a brand new ball game.

I think Hadaway could be very good. His athleticism is clear and I think he can play a lot bigger than he is. I think he will at least take over Ben Roderick's role.

I have a feeling we're gonna be seeing quite a bit of Hadaway/AJ at the 4/5 next season. Elmore/AJB at the 2/3. Hunter at 1. Everyone else filling in around.

Miles (I feel he's back, his role is solid, we will need back-up PG help), Rod (perhaps), IJ first up... Wiz when the situation demands it.

Hadaway and AJ can *hopefully* play that similar style BVP/JC role from last season, where I think Boals is more comfortable running and stretching out teams.

I think reading the drivel on this board, my own posts included, by a member of the coaching staff would be grounds for an immediate "for cause" firing.

First, I was being sarcastic. Second, I limited my remarks to coaches not players. However, there was a kernel of truth in that sarcasm. I wouldn't think much of a coach that paid any mind to this board, and I suspect that almost none of them ever have.

I was quoting the Big Lebowski. That is to say, I was also being sarcastic, and agreeing with you.

I'm sure some may lurk, but it's likely/probably not suggested nor anything they should care about.

Edit to say - except for Quinn Corna. He needs that NIL $$$.

Baker could be the unlikely "silver bullet" that has been underused given the competition for playing time.