[jay santos]

You can read the write up elsewhere, but here are a few observations.

Jimmer didn't have a great game, but I'm still loving his game. Shot as smooth as butter. Can get in the paint and dish or draw a foul. Biggest difference was that he looked very confident and comfortable in all aspects of the game.

Miles--slightly more polished offensively but not ready to inherit role of post scorer. Looks like he's worked on his jump hook.

Abou--very active, athletic buff body, little undersized for his game. He's like a 6'3" Charles Barkley. Nice potential and future starter.

Morgan--Supposedly he made huge progress over the last year. I didn't really see it. His height is just too much of a limitation.

Loyd--Little more confident on offense. Very active on D. I see him as the best option for starting at the 2. But it sounds like he might redshirt.

Harstock--very disappointing. Very rusty. Showed glimpses of talent, but probably won't be a factor this year. The pale skin, farmer's tan, and balding hair might have been influenced my observation, though. He's going for the Jeff Campbell look. Leaves us very bare at the back up positions for 4 and 5.

Emery--also disappointing. Looked completely lost on offense. But at least he remembered to take his weight set on his mission. (didn't you love those guys that had to spend two hours every morning working out) If he's penciled in as starter at the 2, then this team could struggle.

Cummard, JT--same ol' guys. Cummard was a little off, but his talent is already known.

The team will go as far as Jimmer, Cummard, and JT can take them. Not a bad nucleus, but the surrounding cast is weak.