Off this squad, we'll have four returnees (hopefully). My thoughts on them moving forward.
Lykes: As a DC guy, I was hyping Chris when he was a Junior at Gonzaga HS. Gotta say, though, that as many good moments as he has had, he must improve his three point shooting. 32% for a guard whose main weapon is that step-back 3 ball doesn't cut it. I'd like to see that pct up around 37% at a minimum. A 76% Free Throw shooter is fine but ... like to see that pct up in the mid 80s.
Waardenburg: I'd like to see him add 15-20 pounds and work on his overall strength. That may, however, be wishful thinking and we may have already seen his ceiling, i.e. a pretty good outside touch but not much more.
Vasiljevic: I have no reason to think he won't be back (does Australia have a pro league option for him?). No advice or hopes for him beyond what we've seen, which I happen to appreciate a lot. Keep firing those threes.
Mack: Not expecting much but hoping that a year in the program/ACC will make him more comfortable and confident.
Lykes: As a DC guy, I was hyping Chris when he was a Junior at Gonzaga HS. Gotta say, though, that as many good moments as he has had, he must improve his three point shooting. 32% for a guard whose main weapon is that step-back 3 ball doesn't cut it. I'd like to see that pct up around 37% at a minimum. A 76% Free Throw shooter is fine but ... like to see that pct up in the mid 80s.
Waardenburg: I'd like to see him add 15-20 pounds and work on his overall strength. That may, however, be wishful thinking and we may have already seen his ceiling, i.e. a pretty good outside touch but not much more.
Vasiljevic: I have no reason to think he won't be back (does Australia have a pro league option for him?). No advice or hopes for him beyond what we've seen, which I happen to appreciate a lot. Keep firing those threes.
Mack: Not expecting much but hoping that a year in the program/ACC will make him more comfortable and confident.