As far as discussion goes for next year, I think we'll be better. People forget about Tavon Austin who averaged I think 14 at Texas in his freshman year. I think he will be a huge addition to this team. Think a bigger stronger Sexton who I believe will buy into the team concept. I think he'll average in the teens and have more assists than Sexton. Petty is clearly very talented, but he needs to spend an off season in the weight room with Cochran if possible. He is just way too thin play the 3 which could be his best position if he works at it. Donta Hall again just needs to get bigger. He has talent, but he needs some girth to bang with the big boys on the boards. Ingram needs to work on his shooting and be stronger with the ball. Braxton needs to regain his freshman form and simply being healthy the whole year will help. Jr just needs to be 3 inches taller, just kidding, he can contribute next year as a reserve PG. Herb Jones is probably the best all around player on the team. He plays defense, he can handle the ball, he shoots efficiently when the opportunity arises, but he too needs to spend the summer in the weight room. Giddens is loaded with talent, but he has a reputation as a guy who fouls a lot and the officials look for him. He needs to play smart. If he does that he can be the rebounder we desperately need. Galin Smith was getting more and more minutes because he can rebound. I think he'll be in the rotation this year consistently next year. The new recruits are going to contribute as well. Butler may be your day 1 PG. Javion Fleming I hear is a glass eater. You can never have enough bigs. Diante Wood is great at his level, the question is will he adjust to the major difference in speed and athletes he'll compete against night in night out.
We'll have a balance of talented young guys, and veterans who can hopefully lead the team. Leadership is what we need as much as anything. Riley Norris coming back will help, but we need a vocal guys who'll call out the others when they don't play hard on both ends. it is a cliché, but leadership will be the difference between being a good team and a great one.
