And they have JT Rock sitting in the wing after redshirting a year. So that's 3 bigs, with two being portal additions, without knowing too much what about the roster
Well payne played a lot of 4 at Minnesota opposite Garcia, so as long as the big opposite him can shoot, like Mast, I see him the same. I do like Kyle more, mostly because he's actually visited, but I think payne and him are interchangeable.
And against certain teams, Gary can still play the 4. But him showing he can slide into that 3 spot opens up quite a few different lineup possibilities, which will be great next year.
Remember how mast wore down at the end of the year. He was around 29 mpg and by the end of the year he looked like a shell of himself. The knee scope probably played a role. But this guy played about 23 mpg at NDSU. I anticipate it'll be around 18-22 here, mostly in Mast relief. Having a shooting big on the floor at all times too.
That's how I see it also. Maybe not a push but "this is the ceiling of your role here in the program." Lawrence taking so long tells me he was debating it for a while and torn on it. It'll be very interesting where he ends up.
Mast, Gary, and Brice should all be back. Unless they portal out, wouldn't make Sense to leave. Mast could go pro back home, but depends what he gets in NIL
He was rumored to portal for a while. Him and ty Rodgers can't really play together in the front court, and dains minutes all year fluctuated. He's always had talent though.