Iverson really seems to be playing well tonight. Moving well and even getting an easy basket in transition. I'd like to see us work the ball to him even a bit more to see what he can do with some low post moves.
I agree, I'm thoroughly impressed so far by Colton. I didn't expect this from our lowest-rated recruit coming from South Dakota, I have to admit! He's coordinated, and has a nose for getting to the ball and he's shown great judgement. At this point, he looks better than Sampson, and Tubby's playing time is reflecting this. On the other hand, I think Sampson has just as much potential and that the two of them could become a very nice duo by next year already.
I for one will still be happy to see J. Williams back. We need another big body to go along with our 3 long bodies (Iverson, Sampson, and DJ), he provides that. Williams also showed some glimpses of great play last year, and filled in well when subbing for Tollackson at the end of last year, and did a good job on the defensive boards (IMO Tollackson was better on the offensive boards and had better offensive moves, though).
Next year, believe it or not, the Gophers will be both BIG and FAST, with the additions of the 3 forwards (Mbakwe, White, R. Williams).
As for the other young guys, Joseph has shown some glimpses of greatness so far, but I've seen other freshman guards across the country doing much more. But he's not playing as much as some of them. Carter looks promising and hopefully he comes back soon. Bostick I'm surprised that I haven't seen more from yet. He just seems tentative - I think Bostick thrives being THE man, and may be one of those guys who doesn't play as well when he's not the go-to guy. He shows talent, and I have faith that by the end of this year he'll be a prominent player for us, but right now he seems to be out of position too much and he's not finding open spots on the floor. I think if Bostick has one big game he's going to bust out with that confidence that he needs.