Well we were 4-12 this year with 7 guys. I think its a good bet we'll win 3 more games just based on more depth and improvement alone.
I agree that Mack hasn't shown ACC ability and will forever be a backup. As we get more players after this FBI crap dissipates he will slip further down the depth chart. DJ is a backup on a good team but he will be a starter for us.
Sam has skill but he's still not strong enough. I expect him to get stronger every year though. Same as Gak. A slim 6'10". He is more skilled and athletic than Izundu was. He has a higher ceiling.
Lykes game can get out of control and sometimes he can win you games. The hope is that his game matures. Wong is a PG so we can spell Lykes when he's tired or just starts playing crazy
Rodney Miller is a bad athlete and I question his competitiveness for not being willing to play when his team needed him.
The new guys
Kameron McGusty? Nobody knows how he'll compete in the ACC, but if he averaged 10ppg at Oklahoma he's probably going to be a seemless replacement for Amp...provided he survives Coach L's offseason. Guys seem to transfer just before the season after sitting out.
Wong looks like an effortless scorer. He'll need some seasoning but I expect him to contribute from day one.
Anthony Walker gives us a 6'9" high flying athlete. With our lack of front court depth, I expect he'll get some time early.
The transfer portal will provide next years Zach Johnson. Whether he be a guard or a front court player. We'll need one more guy to add to this team and Coach L will have us competitive next year. Not in the top 5 but away from the basement. 2 more years and Coach L will have us back near the top.