(05-17-2021 04:23 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  So I did not want to take too much time from Coach Heath, but I did get some questions in. And he was amazing to have answered them:

1) He is still trying to fill out the roster with 3-4 more guys particularly in the front line.

2) He is very excited in particular about having McBride back. And feels strong about Spottsville as well.

3) He believes Luca will be able to contribute as well. Though having played overseas may be a bit of an unknown how he transitions to this style of play. He is also excited about Randle, but believes he may need some time to develop.

3) He said to “keep an eye on” Golson as he will be a talented Power Forward.

4) He is also excited about having Scott come in as a fifth year senior. He said he was successful everywhere he went so far. Can play the 1,2, or 3.

5) I then asked who would be starting Small Forward if he had to select today. He responded that he definitely does not have that guy yet, he is still looking for a 6-6 wing. But if he does not find that, he is confident with playing a 3-guard offense given the players he currently has on roster or coming in.

6) He said he was just talking with his staff today about whether Ballard was a Power Forward or a Center. At only 6-8/6-9, he still likes to play with his back to the basket while also having some range too. So may alternate based on game needs and if can get him some help around the basket.

7) I totally neglected to ask about Okongo and Clements.(Sorry) EDIT: I also forgot to ask about Rice- I suck as a reporter

8) I congratulated him on having hired such an impressive coaching staff, and so quickly. He was also pleased with the staff he brought in. Simon is a known as they have a history of working well together.. He was impressed with Trice having coached against him at Temple- and felt it was important to bring someone who was from here knew southeast Michigan. Tom Izzo personally recommended Denisco- and Heath felt his special skills in technology is extremely important in today’s game.

Maybe a newspaper will let you write a guest column. You certainly asked the questions and got the scoop.