Jamont's situation was entirely different. Jamont and the Delks all started immediately because our entire 17ing team graduated. They had to play because there was no one else. Name one time when we've had a majority of our team returning, like we will next year, when Rick has ever given any freshmens significant playing time. I'll answer for you: never. It just doesn't happen. Rick's leash on freshmens is ridiculously short and bites us in the *** every year. This year Ravern, Bailey, and Augustus all should have seen extended playing time early in the season to get the ready and have them as quality depth during conference play and tourney time. All had the talent, but all played sparingly. Same for Bowers, Z, Frazier, pick your player. Rick doesn't believe in giving freshmens extended pt if he can avoid it. I hate it and think it's ridiculous, especially when most every team in America seems to have freshmens come in and have a big impact because they let them play early, but that's the way it is. Don't expect Hopson, Osby, et. al to play much next season. You'll just be disappointed.
