Erickson, Baxter, George, Lohner, or Atiki.

I do realize Rose was quite likely gonna have three of those guys anyways (amounting to one of his more athletic lineups), but I think Pope has very quickly proven he will do everything in his power to make sure we don't get run, dunked, or rebounded off the court by anyone. Which is why he has continued to offer athletes.

That was certainly not a commitment Rose or Reid made when they recruited. Cleve came a lil closer to that standard I think — but not to Pope's level.

(Note I intended to make coaching comparisons only as far as recruiting went.)