We could have won all 5 of the home games we lost this year. I don't see why next year should be any different, big or no big.
If the staff decides to actually implement an inside game, to provide a little consistency when outside shots are not falling, next year might be different. But if we keep thinking, "if the guards just played a little better, we would of won.." won't get us enough over the hump. because on average, we may improve some of those games, but we'll blow others.
Yes, we return 3 of the top (5 or 10) guys, because on average we score a lot. On average, we seem to do a lot of things well, but half by half we have highs and lows, and you need more than "potential" when you are experiencing a low. You need a more steady proven system than 4 guards when you hit a low. That's when you need a big to make their own high-% shots, or actually be able to help on D when a guard over-gambles.. That's when actual depth beyond the starting 5 helps...