With 3 combo guards that can shoot, and post guys that can score (Mika, Childs), I feel like we'll be improved on offense.

I'm not sure how we will be defensively, as I haven't really been able to observe Bryant and Haws there. Can they stop dribble penetration? Can we find a defensive scheme with our personnel that can better defend the 3 against these WCC teams built to shoot?

That to me is next year's big wildcard.

My hope is the increased depth coming will allow Rose to bench more for lack of defensive effort.

My other hope is with the LP trio next year, rhythm and continuity will be there that's been severely lacking this year.

But I fear next year's growing pains will turn the fanbase into a hornet's nest. We need to be patient another 1.5 years and then should have a nice run for 3 years at least.