To me it seems like the top 7 in the rotation are obvious: (all experienced or known quantities)
Starters:
Aidoo
Ledlum
Knecht
Vescovi
Zeigler (assuming he is ready)
Other known quantities: Awaka who can play 4 & 5 and Mashack who can play 1, 2 and 3.
If Barnes only goes with a 9 man rotation it gets tight. Assuming he surprises us, pushes tempo more and goes with a 10 man rotation, without knowing much about the remaining guys, based on balance between the frontcourt/backcourt I would guess Estrella, Gainey and Dilione get the nod.
Barnes likes big guys and if Estrella can adjust to college game, he gives us needed size, shot blocking, rebounding and potentially a stretch 5. Gainey has college experience and is a pure shooter. Dilione is a combo who can spell at PG most importantly, but can play the other 2 wing positions as well. Surprises always occur. No one would have thought Awaka would have played this year. Can’t wait to hear the rumors leak out on all the new guys once they get on campus. Bottom line, we are going to be good regardless, assuming ZZ who is not just our PG, but the heart of this team is ready to go.
