Who is on the short list to red shirt?
Personally, I think it would be most beneficial if Dallas, Williams, and either John or Cannon were to red shirt this season. It would really help them in the future and give them more time to develop.
Why Dallas...he is way too skinny to play in the middle right now. The kid needs to put on some serious lbs. He is extremely talented and will be a force for the Cats. BY having him red shirt it gives him a chance to give the Cats and himself, four good to great years instead of an average to okay first year and a possible okay to good second year and so forth. he can be a star in this league, but he need to mature.
Williams...there is a logjam at the 1, 2, and 3. A lot of guards. He is a solid defender, but needs to develop more of a consistent offensive game. He also sustained a weird injury during Summer Rat Ball that a red shirt will help him fully recover from. But he is a kid full of piss and vinegar.
John or Cannon...both are extremely talented. One is taller and more athletic the other is a pure point guard who has two years of maturity and growth on his side. Cannon is a great leader, while John is a guy who is a workaholic. Really, as Cats fans, we can't complain. We are extremely lucky to have them both on our squad. Both are going to end up being special for the Wildcats. I hope Coach can find a way to mesh their talents. It is kinda shame that one of the two will have to play this year for possibly 5-10 a game. Kinda like Richardson did last year.