This is still up in the air, though I don't think it actually happens. Just for funnies, what do we think? To set the table, we're right on the number scholarship-wise without Dave coming back (he would count against the 13 scholarship cap, unlike Mitch this year). I'm assuming Och leaves, even though he could come back, and Braun stays. If Braun leaves, Dave could come back and we'd be on the number.
I was playing with my spreadsheet (yeah, I'm a nerd get over it) and kinda settled on a Harris/Yes/Braun/Wilson/Clemence starting 5. I'm with @Bshark in that it's no longer a given Wilson leaves. He seems to have learned Bill can develop him and will use his skillset. Just look at how much he handles the ball this year. Here's my projected 22-23 roster as of right this second. !Screen Shot 2022-03-05 at 1.34.05 AM.png ↗
Anyhow, I would 100% trade Cam for Dave. We've talked about how an experienced big might be helpful. However, this comes with a couple caveats. I would only make this deal if there's a real competition for minutes at the 5. If Ernest is the better player, play him. If Clemence goes supernova this summer and bulks up to 240, play him over Dave. Dave is a terrific locker room guy, but we all know his limitations. Also, who's in the portal? Based on this roster, the 2 is the weakest spot. Maybe you play Dick and Braun together? Idk. I think we need another guard. Anyway, I would boot Cam and tell Dave no thank you if a bona fide 2 became available in the portal. I suppose the MO St. kid is still out there? We're going to have to replace Och's scoring somehow, and I'm a little skittish relying on freshmen, Jalen, and Yes.
The classes might look weird for players in the class of 2020 backward because I'm tracking where they are in terms of eligibility since 20-21 didn't count. Therefore, Braun has 2 left, Wilson and Harris have 3, etc. So a few questions for the crew:
1) Would you want Dave on the 22-23 roster?
2) If so, in what role?
3) Also if so, who would you boot? Cam or someone else?
4) This is bigger picture. If you're not bringing Dave back, what kind of player are you looking for in the portal?