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Maximize spacing on offense, stretch the defense with speed and size: PG Hardwick (speed for breaks and defense on opposing pg) SG Jones (2nd ball handler, improving shooter) SF Holman (33% from 3 point, and improving through year end) PF TM (rebounding to start breaks, 44% from 3 pt; blocks allows defense to stretch) C Coleman - rebounding and keeps TM out of foul trouble. Jordan and Alzee/TJ 1st two off bench for Holman, Hardwick, and Jones. Franklin for TM. Niko for Coleman.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/7914844/former-illinois-fighting-illini-guard-crandall-head-transfers-smu

CBS Sportsline Article: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18895649/smu-hires-brown-to-win-for-attention-but-not-the-right-kind

Could be transfere a story...Mitchell stepping up when needed, if they get on a run and get to the dance. The attention would be huge! Can't be afraid of success!!!

Was there with friends-we'ver been going since the early 70s. Saw all the Blakely teams. Clearly the most talented player I've seen at UNT. Most recruits we get have heart and develop talent. TM is already there. TM is a quick jumper, with lots of bounce in his step. Makes the defense better by allowing perimeter players to overplay, what you normally see with top tier teams. Improves the offense by causing their defenders to collapse on him. Someone else said he makes it look effortless. Agreed. Has the look of "Never Nervous" Pervus Ellison, who was sometimes accused of less than full effort when in fact he always played hard. Should be a fun season!

Seems like when we win its more defense and rebounding, setting up transitions. Part of the problem on the long scoring runs by opponents (UTA, etc..) is no easy baskets in transition. This gives us 4 transition ball handlers which, on its own, will increase the field goal %. Mitchell should improve the others outside shooting with defenses collapsing on him. Mitchell inside with Hogans gives us our two best shot blockers. Jordan seems to rebound well which will set up more transition offense. Our improved transition offense will make opponent guards to hang back leading to an even better defense. Chris Jones Alzee Williams Jordan Williams Tony Mitchell Ked Hogans In other words, I trust everything will take care of itself when you add an accomplished potential lottery pick into the mix.

FYI http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/15943171/top-freshmen-davis-rivers-drummond-head-turbopowered-class