Originally Posted by
DavidBenAkiva
I agree that Banchero in on another level as a prospect than anyone that Duke has on the roster this year. Imagine how different this team would look this year on offense if they had a reliable post scorer like him. I think that's going to make life a million times easier for the guards and they will be able to operate with more space as a result.
It's possible that Duke has at least 3 guys on the roster next year that are head-and-shoulders better prospects than either Johnson or Hurt. Add to that a core of experienced players - Roach, Steward, Moore, Baker, Brakefield, Coleman, and Williams - and you have the makings of a both a talented and experienced team.
In my mind, the most important thing will be that the team will have a normal summer and a normal season without the disruptions that have contributed to derailing this year's team. By the end of January last year, Duke had already played 19 games. This team has played 10. Where would this roster be if they had a full summer and an extra 9 games played?