Starting 5 ---2015/16?

New coach.....or new league?

Clearly, he is alluding to looking ahead (future), as opposed to behind him (past). However, that comment is awfully ambiguous. On one hand, it could be implying that he is looking forward to Mullin as a new coach, or that he may want to transfer.

As an avid CBB and CFB fan that has followed "the scene" for a loooong time, I will defer to time and allow it to do what it does, because time is undisputed, and will reveal all. 

No idea!

Why can't these kids just say "I'm coming back"? LOL

Another tweet from him. More encouraging:

blackjesus ‏@____whynot
Im not in no Rush im hungry and humble....#mytimewillcome

This could be turning from us thinking next year would be a nightmare to a top of the conference type season....

I agree it looked like we weren't going to be able to field a  team aw 5 BE calibre players. Now it seems possible next year could be very good.

I agree it looked like we weren't going to be able to field a  team aw 5 BE calibre players. Now it seems possible next year could be very good.

I expected both Jordan and Obekpa to return. We were always going to be a good team next year. The only thing that has changed from the Mullin's hiring at this point is now we are down Sampson. So essentially we are in worst shape at this point as no one else has actually signed. Hopefully we can get Sampson back on board along with some other nice pieces. I do think we may end up with a better recruiting 15' class under the new staff as I was beginning to question Lavin's recruiting methodology.   

I wanted to bring Lavin back, I also didnt want to lose Sampson. Hope we still get Sampson. Happy we have Mullin. I was very worried. Not anymore.

if we get Williams & Sampson, and possibly Lee that would be a big boost, just need to have some more depth

Right now we'd look like this:

Jordan
Barnes-Thompkins
Balamou
Alibegovic
Obekpa

with Doughty, Henderson, Jones and Adonis off the bench.

If we get Williams, Sampson and Diallo/athletic big, and a Lee/another shooter we'd look like this:

Jordan - Doughty
Sampson - Barnes-Thompkins
Lee/Shooter - Balamou
Williams - Alibegovic - Jones
Obekpa - Diallo/Athletic Big - Adonis

I'd like another PG in there but the roster certainly looks good if we can manage something close to that. Maybe Balamou can transfer and we get another point. That would be ideal if we can get this far.

I think they'd try playing Diallo and Obeckpa together.

I think they'd try playing Diallo and Obeckpa together.

I think they'd have to. I don't think the MVP of the McDonald's game sits while Brandon Sampson starts.

What a difference..legit. guys battling for playing time/ starting/starter's minutes.

CO starting center....Diallo starting PF?

Right now we'd look like this:

Jordan
Barnes-Thompkins
Balamou
Alibegovic
Obekpa

with Doughty, Henderson, Jones and Adonis off the bench.

If we get Williams, Sampson and Diallo/athletic big, and a Lee/another shooter we'd look like this:

Jordan - Doughty
Sampson - Barnes-Thompkins
Lee/Shooter - Balamou
Williams - Alibegovic - Jones
Obekpa - Diallo/Athletic Big - Adonis

I'd like another PG in there but the roster certainly looks good if we can manage something close to that. Maybe Balamou can transfer and we get another point. That would be ideal if we can get this far.

What a difference Coach Mullin will make on these two possible starting line ups.

Your first lineup is scary.

There is still a world of unknowns concerning most of the names on the potential revised second roster, but you have to be optimistic about our chances with a few of these recruits and CO and RJ,  in addition to potential names of recruits not on this list.

As far as Jordan and Sampson, playing under a HOF Shooting Guard at both the college and pro levels, Coach Mullin, can only improve their play significantly.  However, you never know with kids!

I will feel more comfortable predicting lineups when we have at least a commit or two for next season. 

Certainly Diallo will start, but it's more likely we get another athletic big which is why I predicted it like that.

(no inside info, just prediction on what has been said)

G Jordan  (35 mpg)
G Sampson
F  Lee (35 MPG)
F  Diallo
C  Obekpa

6th Man - Williams

7-Alibegovic
8-ADR
9-Balamou
10 Doughty

I see Lee as a bigger recruit in terms of productivity than Diallo, but Diallo as the McDonald's MVP, would be the biggest statement that could be made by Mullin this off-season.

Still holding out hope Cal will head to the NBA and free up Briscoe.  I am fairly confident another PG is signed as well and that we'll see a transfer out (Jones?).

G Jordan  (35 mpg)
G Sampson
F  Lee (35 MPG)
F  Diallo
C  Obekpa

6th Man - Williams

7-Alibegovic
8-ADR
9-Balamou
10 Doughty

I see Lee as a bigger recruit in terms of productivity than Diallo, but Diallo as the McDonald's MVP, would be the biggest statement that could be made by Mullin this off-season.

Still holding out hope Cal will head to the NBA and free up Briscoe.  I am fairly confident another PG is signed as well and that we'll see a transfer out (Jones?).

I think I want Sammy barns Thompkins to stick with us. Doughty too.

G Jordan  (35 mpg)
G Sampson
F  Lee (35 MPG)
F  Diallo
C  Obekpa

6th Man - Williams

7-Alibegovic
8-ADR
9-Balamou
10 Doughty

I see Lee as a bigger recruit in terms of productivity than Diallo, but Diallo as the McDonald's MVP, would be the biggest statement that could be made by Mullin this off-season.

Still holding out hope Cal will head to the NBA and free up Briscoe.  I am fairly confident another PG is signed as well and that we'll see a transfer out (Jones?).

I like it, but with Jones, he'd gain nothing out of it. Just lose a year. I don't think he'd be down with it. Balamou would get a redshirt year out of it at another school. Also agree Lee would offer more to us than Diallo, just based on need and system.