Now that Steve Cleveland has assembled enough talent to secure competitive squads next season and after, which players should he utilize in 2007-08?
This is Cleveland's dilemma at Fresno State. It's a good one to have.
The only position where there's no debate is at point guard. Kevin Bell ended his junior season strong, and with Wednesday's news that USC transfer Kevin Galloway left the program, there's no competition at the position.
Every other position is a different story.
SHOOTING GUARD
Early predictions had Tyson Parker redshirting next season. Parker, a transfer from Fresno City College, spent much of last season catching on to the speed and physical nature of Division I basketball. By the time the Bulldogs defeated Sam Houston State in the ESPNBracketbusters, he had become a quality backup to point guard Kevin Bell and shooting guard Eddie Miller.
But with Louisville transfer Bryan Harvey being touted as Fresno State's next all-conference player and Dwight O'Neil coming back after redshirting last season, it made sense for Parker to take this year to further develop in practice and return to game action in 2008-09.
With Galloway leaving Fresno State, Parker's role may change.
So... who do you start at shooting guard? Eddie Miller, Bryan Harvey or Dwight O'Neil? Offensively, all of these guys can score at small forward, but on some game nights, defense could be tricky at that position because of a lack of size.
TOMORROW... POST PLAYERS
