Looking forward to seeing him on the court next year! I am really pumped about this class.
It's a high upside class. However, considering all will be true freshmen, it will take them time to acclimate and adjust. For their own benefit, I hope as fans we can be patient as they grow.
Next year's returning roster looks like this:
Perimeter: Dixon, Johnson, Sims, TSS, Green, Simmons
Posts/Slashers: Hawthorne, Gamble, Thomas, Massenburg
The returning perimeter should be deeper and more established than the returning post players. Might create more immediate opportunities for Curry and Buffen than it will Fagan.
The most glaring concern I see on that returning roster is no proven rim protectors. Since 2011-12, our defenses have held opponents to 48% or lower 2-point shooting percentage in every season (this year, we are giving up 49.1% against Division 1 opponents, but I expect that number will trend back down as we get into conference play). D-1 average 2 pt FG% defense is usually around 49%, so we have been statistically very strong defending the paint. This is due not only to having some good shot blockers, but also just having big and athletic guys that can alter shots around the paint. We will need somebody to emerge to help fill that potential hole next year, which is why I think Curry might have the most potential immediate upside if he can step in and prove he is physically ready.