Due to graduation and the portal we lost 48.3 points and 22.0 rebonds per game from the roster last season. Due to the portal, as of 4/19/24, we have gained 46.8 points and 16.5 rebounds per game. So, on paper we've pretty much matched the lost production with a few more new guys to come.
The 23-24 roster shot a combined 218-637 (34.2%) from 3. The incoming and remaining players were a combined 161-462 (34.85%) which on paper also appears to be a wash, at least from the standpoint of percentages.
What does all this mean? LOL. Who knows! I'm just bored.
Some will look at the numbers above and be optimistic. Others will think it's comparing apples to oranges since the numbers posted by the new guys occurred at lower levels. Will their production continue at the A10 level? Historically we've done okay with the portal. We've gained some good players who have posted some good numbers. But the bottom line is that portal players, thus far, have not taken us to the dance.
My way too early thoughts are that we should be bigger, stronger, more physical, and more productive in the post next season. On the flip side getting some guys who can fill it up from outside is still a big need. We may be adequate/good/very good at the point, although small at 5'11 and 5'10.
With Keyshawn out of the picture it is my hope that the roster will be filled with team guys, rather than selfish individuals who are a cancer in the locker room. Our portal guys, for the most part, have gone down leagues which says a lot about the roster last season.
The jury is still out. Time will tell. Waiting for the next announcements. Cautiously optimistic at this point.
And yes, I know it's only Tony's second year. I still have faith he'll get the job done.
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