Looking at Hawaii

Minus any 'news' to report, here's a look at UH hoops:

Hawaii's 2011-12 roster will contain better talent than years past but who is going to play where, how much, get what number of shots and are there fits for the various roles are the questions to be answered.

Vander Joaquim is the starter at center. He is back on campus to the glee of the coaches and fans.

PTW is envisioning Shaquille Stokes and Zane Johnson in the backcourt when the ref tosses the ball in the air (although there has been talk of Johnson at the wing spot).

It's a fairly educated guess that Joston Thomas and Hauns Brereton will be upfront when 20:00 first appears on the clock.

These are the five best talents and the players with the most potential on the squad.

Writing this sure makes it seem that the Rainbow Warriors will have five double figures scorers -- in the starting lineup alone. That can be a tricky situation but not as long as unselfishness and sharing prevails.

But what about the backcourt defense? With Stokes as a freshman and Johnson not noted for defensive effect, does that mean newcomer Garrett Jefferson, noted for his point-stopping prowess, earns solid playing time? That's PTW's guess.

However, don't forget that Trevor Wiseman can swing between the wing and the two guard, offering defensive intensity and rebounding.

Davis Rozitis will back up Joaquim in the middle, providing points but anything else remains to be seen.

Miah Ostrowski and Jace Tavita will help out in the backcourt come January.

If Thomas becomes the top rebounder on the team (or is right there with Joaquim), then Gib Arnold will be a very happy man.

Arnold is absolutely in a situation that coaches prefer -- multiple tools and versatile players at his chess match availability, as opposed to having holes to try and disguise offensively and defensively.

Minus any starting five injuries, UH should be a contender for the top spot in the WAC.