We have an experienced squad, loaded with upperclassmen. Barring injuries, that spells success in NCAA basketball.

Starting lineup likely to be 3-4 seniors, a junior, one sophomore, or similar. In many of Rose's last few years he couldn't keep guys from leaving early, struggled to develop guys, and we often had a freshman starter and freshmen playing big minutes off the bench. Pope has been able in all three years so far to field very senior-laden, game experienced squads. Get old, stay old - he's said that himself I believe.