You get the idea that Synder will find a place for Dooling in the starting lineup. But there's a bit of a ticklish situation here. The Tigers could start all three, but Hafer also is a solid player. Like Dooling, Gilbert made the Big 12 All-Freshman team. Gilbert didn't start until the final few weeks.
More opportunity exists in the frontcourt, and pencil in a freshman starter.
The Rush brothers led Pembroke Hill to three straight Missouri 2A titles. He is physical, which the Tigers will need because there's not a lot of height or strength up front. Schumacher, a sophomore, added 20 pounds during the off-season and weighs 265, which should help him under the boards. He led the Tigers in shooting and had his best game against New Mexico in the NCAA Tournament with eight points and six rebounds. The 19th edition of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is on sale now.