I think it’s a great opportunity for a young freshman to play reserve point minutes. Only need maybe 10 or so minutes game. Bateman can swing from the 2/3 spot. Maybe Mitchell can get 3/4 spot minutes. These young kids need court time
Which incoming freshman will have the biggest impact next year?
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I'm still confused by your definition of rotation, but I'll just restate mine. In a single game, the rotation includes everyone who the staff plans to play competitive minutes, even if there isn't foul trouble, and not counting one-off situations like being in for a single possession to help press or as a shooter at the end of a half.
If you're in the rotation for nearly every game (thinking about Pav last year as the example), I think it's reasonable to say he was "in the rotation." Especially the way that most people here talk about it--wanting to get young guys a few rotation minutes for development and lessening someone like Lipsey's load.
It's been 64 teams at least since 1985 and Johnny Orr had teams with 7-7, 6-8 and 5-9 conference records get in including one team with a 17-12 overall.
It was 32 before that.
Tim Floyd's first team in 94-95 had a 6-8 conference record.
I think Mulder could be the BRE role. His height says 6’-8 but he appears to have long arms and to be a good athlete. Run zero offense for him but he’ll get cleanup buckets and pocket passes. Wreak havoc on defense.
I think there's a case to be made for each of them having a chance at contributing, but I voted Batemon because of ranking and fit
Batemon: Highest rated and a reputation as a very good shooter. Athletic enough with decent size at 6'3". Showed the ability to take over a game in HS. Could take over the 6th man role to come in and provide an offensive spark
Toure: Probably the best defender of the group and we know TJ loves that. Seems to have the highest ceiling and is improving at a rapid rate. We'll need a backup ball hander for Tinsley and he could take that role
Mitchell: Scored a ton of pts in HS, finishing second all-time in Wisconsin. Averaged ~35 this year and was named Wisconsin player of the year. Didn't shoot great from outside (29%), but can handle and score in the paint. If it 'click's defensively he could earn a role at the 3/4.
Pleta: Older (21) and experienced, right now would be competing with Mulder for backup big minutes. Much more skilled offensively than Mulder, so could win that battle - especially he's 6'10 230# like he was listed in the signing press release
Batemon: Highest rated and a reputation as a very good shooter. Athletic enough with decent size at 6'3". Showed the ability to take over a game in HS. Could take over the 6th man role to come in and provide an offensive spark
Toure: Probably the best defender of the group and we know TJ loves that. Seems to have the highest ceiling and is improving at a rapid rate. We'll need a backup ball hander for Tinsley and he could take that role
Mitchell: Scored a ton of pts in HS, finishing second all-time in Wisconsin. Averaged ~35 this year and was named Wisconsin player of the year. Didn't shoot great from outside (29%), but can handle and score in the paint. If it 'click's defensively he could earn a role at the 3/4.
Pleta: Older (21) and experienced, right now would be competing with Mulder for backup big minutes. Much more skilled offensively than Mulder, so could win that battle - especially he's 6'10 230# like he was listed in the signing press release
Not necessarily any more lean than before
If just one freshman hits, we’re eligible to return 4 rotation guys if we land Williams, Rohde, Cluff, Mulder
Compared to:
- four guys next season. Milan, Lipsey, Heise, and Jefferson. Only two have been here more than one year
-Going into this year, we returned only 4 rotation guys (3 guards plus Milan. Just one being here more than one season)
-2023-24 was built on just 4 returning guys (three frontcourt seniors, plus Lipsey)
-2022-23 we returned 4 or 5, with Jones, Gabe, Kunc, Grill, and a redshirt in King
It's a pipe dream that all four of them will do this, but I'd feel a lot better about our future if two of these guys can come in and beat out some of our incoming transfers for minutes next season. I hope Toure is one of them - I'll be pretty nervous if we go into next off-season without any idea of how we're going to replace Tamin.
