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I thought it was definite that Brooks was sitting out this year. No waiver requested. Thought I read that somewhere. November is still a ways off in terms of Stone and Gak possibly being ready. I like Vasiljevic coming off the bench. Instant offense. Beverly can do a lot more -- the star of...

Obviously, I'm expecting Gak and Stone to be ready for the season's start in November. I think Gak will be OK at the defensive end. Really good shot blocker and rebounds better for his skinny frame than could be expected. Big drawback with both Stone and Gak is offensive rebounding; something...

My projected starting lineup: G Chris Lykes, Jr G Kam McGusty, Jr G Harlond Beverly, Fr F Keith Stone, Grad F Deng Gak, So Yours?

Who internally in the UM Athletic Dept is gonna "tell" or "demand" anything of L? I think the answer is no one. That's somewhat understandable, but definitely unfortunate. I think coaches respond better when there's pressure -- from the school president, the AD, big money donors, rabid fans...

Living in the DC-Baltimore metro area, I've watched and followed Chris Lykes since his first high school game at Gonzaga HS. I was elated when UM signed him. Partly because I'm always touting the excellence of kids coming out of Baltimore and DC HS leagues (especially their Catholic Leagues) and...

Another thing I heard was what I've been saying all along, i.e., Lykes needs to accept that he is a PG, not a 2G. Thus far, 90% of the time he plays a 2G's game (regardless of what the starting lineup "on paper" might say). He has yet to 'buy in" to what his role should be. He also needs to...