In an ideal world, sophomore Makai Ashton-Langford will find his footing in his second year on Smith Hill. He will break down defenders at will, score on the tricky scoop shots and floaters that made him so effective at Cushing and Brewster Academy, and defend at a high level.
Ideally, David Duke will live up to the hype. He’ll become one of the best defensive guards in the Big East early in his career, finish and pass effectively with both hands, he’ll help on the glass, knock down open 3s, hit from the free throw line with the consistency he did at Cushing, and prove Big East coaches right after they predicted he would split the Big East Freshman of the Year award.