So, to revisit the idea I had a few days ago regarding Braun
Posted on: May 23, 2019 at 21:31:12 CT
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this extra size for him would help support that.
To break all of it down....
I'd like to see Tilmon play 25 minutes per game. Let me explain...Yes, it would be nice if he could play 30 minutes per game at a high level, but what I want to see from him (as kind of a baseline production) is 25 minutes of high-motor, quality ball. Some people might complain that that is no better than the 24 mpg he played last year, and I would counter that a good portion of those 24 minutes were played at less than full speed. Whether from foul trouble or whatever, he was not maximizing the 24 minutes and 25 minutes played at max would be a big step up.
I think at this point, most fans expect Jackson to start at the 4. If he's going to start, I think we have to expect to get at least 20 minutes from him. Maybe 25.
Depending on matchups, we might need Nikko to play 10-15 minutes at center. But in other matchups, the athleticism of Braun might be a good asset at center. Especially if he can block shots and protect the rim as rumored. With him at center, it could give us some chances to be very athletic, fast, and play with tempo...which Martin has to prove to me that he is willing or wants to do. In contrast to Nikko above, if these reports are true on Braun, I could see other games where Braun and/or Mitch are getting 10+ at center.
Braun will get some minutes as the 4 as well, but if Martin is being honest and not just talking guys up, I think we have to expect Mitch to play 15 mpg and prepare ourselves for the possibility that he's around 20 mpg.
Based on what we know right now, I don't expect Brown to get more than mopup minutes as a frosh, but time will tell.
2 spots give 80 mpg for big guys...
A way too early spitball could make a pretty respectable rotation with something like:
Tilmon - 25
Jackson - 20
Mitch - 15
Nikko - 10
Braun - 10
If Brown gets anything other than mopup minutes, he'll steal them from Braun and likely Mitch first. I, like every body else, sure hope Jackson is legit and ready to really play valuable minutes.