So we are now 7 games in including a tight game against a really good team that felt like an NCAAT game.
I’d say players are in these groups
Ride or die: Dotson, Ochai, Garrett, Udoka
Bill will play these guys as much as possible in big games. Udoka is limited by his conditioning, even if it is much improved. Foul trouble is the only way we see the others out for much time in big games.
Possibly Ride or Die: Moss
This is something to monitor going forward. He is getting healthier to the point where he seems fully healthy now. He averaged 33 minutes a game in the two real games in Maui (sorry Chaminade).
Firmly in the rotation: Enaruna, McCormack.
Dave is a starter in name only and I am not sure how much longer it will last. That said I still expect him to be the main back-up 5 based on what we have seen so far. He is a step down from Doke but much better than Silvio so far, especially on offense.
Enaruna flashes at times but can disappear for periods. It says a lot that he has had a big defensive impact statistically while not having a great idea of what he is doing. If it fully clicks for him at KU on that end he will be a terror.
Foul trouble/blow out minutes/deeper bench: Braun, Silvio.
Braun just isn’t ready defensively and has been pretty bad on offense albeit in very limited opportunities. He has to get stronger and more confident and he will be fine going forward. His role this year is that of a reserve though and I don’t see that changing barring injury. I would guess no more than 6 minutes in a big game when someone needs a breather.
Silvio is a weirder case that I already went more in depth on in the other thread I made. I don’t think his role is set in stone like many others are.
