20 October 2009

Two weeks 'til first tip off (exhibition)

We'll see everyone play in the Robert Morris Exhibition on Nov 4.  I'm projecting an experience-laden starting five, at least for most of the non-conference schedule, and a nine deep rotation.

Here are my WAGs for projected starting lineup for first game against No Ill:

Mirkovic
Shurna
Coble
Nash
Thompson

Bench:
Ryan
Crawford
Peljusic
Curletti

The early non-conference season represents a significant opportunity for Peljusic, Curletti, and possibly even Capocci to turn some heads with some minutes up for grabs while Rowley heals.

Expect Coble and Juice to be on the court 35+ minutes in contested games.  Shurna and Mirkovic are sounding like 30 minute players while Nash may be around 25 minutes.  That leaves only about 45 minutes for the bench.  Ryan and Crawford should split up most of the 20 minutes at the guard positions with Marcotullio coming in as a situational substitute.  Curletti, Peljusic, and Ryan should eat up the 25 minutes of front court time while Rowley heals.  Expect Curletti and Peljusic's minutes to dwindle if/when Rowley returns.