Here is my projection (guess) at the starting lineup, and the players to be first off the bench.
I expect a veteran starting lineup for the start of the season: Kavon Stewart, Matty McConnell, Isaiah Still, Billy Giles and Aaron Tate. The top four coming off the bench, in no particular order will be: JUCO transfers Lorenzen Wright and Roberto Montavani, and freshman Dachon Burke and Braden Burke.
Kavon is in his fourth year on the team and third as the starting point guard. He needs to be a leader, and hopefully will hit a higher percentage of shots, including foul shots.
Matty had a good freshman season, although his shooting percentage was disappointing, but that was probably due to playing much of the season with an injury.
Isaiah is a talented player that can play multiple positions. He had a good freshmen year, and hopefully will take a nice step up in his second year.
Billy had to adjust from JUCO last year, and had to carry too much of the load inside. He is a very good rebounder and inside scorer. As the old man on the team, I expect him to take a leadership role and to have a successful senior year.
Aaron is back after having injury problems last year. He looks better than ever. He is another player that should be a leader on the team.
Lorenzen is a player that can light it up from 3 point land. If he can hit shots on a consistent enough basis he will be an excellent addition to the team.
Roberto has a big body to battle inside. He will bring a lot of energy when he goes into a game.
Dachon may turn out to be the most talented player on the team. He also brings a lot of energy and the ability to score in multiple ways.
Braden brings something rarely seen in a Colonials' uniform, a very skilled legit big man. Although he will likely bulk up over the course of his career, he is not the typical super thin freshman. He is tough enough not to get pushed around. Obviously, as a true freshman, there is going to be an adjustment to D-1 competition, but he has a unique skill set for a 6'11" freshman, including the ability to knock down three pointers.
Conrad Stephens is now a scholarship player. He EARNED IT! He looks stronger and more confident. Coach Toole will not hesitate to bring him off the bench this season.
Jordan Lester and Clive Allen will battle to back up at point. Both are talented and probably have more potential to score from that position than Kavon.
David Cole is a big bodied 6'7" player with the potential to be an strong inside player.
Nate Johnson and Seth Rouse are walk-on players with ability to step in when needed, they are both in their second year with the team.
