Monday's thin (so far) WAC-itude

The departure of an All-League player such as Troy Gillenwater is always seen as a minus and understandably so. But the subtraction also provides opportunity because every talent has deficits. What Coach Marvin Menzies needs to do is field others on his roster who can provide the now missing inside/outside scoring and the ability to get his own shot (the latter will be the hardest to replicate) plus some rebounding.

But what Menzies also has the chance to improve on is better individual and team defense plus the all important team chemistry.

If Remi Berry is the real thing and not rust laden (he has been sidelined for two years), if the young frontcourters already on the team step up and if a creative point/scorer and/or a creative two guard/scorer sign on, then the effect of Gillenwater's absence can be lessened.

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Brian McInnis' next post will be titled "and then there was one" regarding Shaq Stokes.

As for the accuracy of our predictions (PTW sees Stokes not having any compelling reason to select Colorado State), we think we hit on more than we miss with our forecasts but don't keep track. However, it's worth noting that Vegas has yet to offer us a lucrative contract to come and earn money for the house. We all should know soon if the PTW's face has a look of satisfaction or is covered with egg.