He is not the only one who has said very complimentary things about Pope’s second squad.
He has not practiced against Haarms, BA, George, et al though.
He has practiced against all the bigs except for Haarms and Lohner though. Their position coach, Burgess, has more than once said that the front court with the addition of Haarms will simply be the best front court in the country.
The point seems to be in good shape for now, though a bit iffy for the next couple of years after that.
The wing would be better with Lowell, but still is in better shape than most BYU teams.
The team will not be as experienced in total, or together as last years was, but with three seniors and nine juniors, admittedly a couple at least likely to red shirt, the team should have plenty of experience if they can overcome their lack of experience playing together.
Pope has done a good job shaping a team.
Can he coach them to their potential?
Can they come together?
Will they have the best locker room in the country?
Tough to say, but even being able to state Child’s opinion without everybody laughing at him is a huge step in the right direction.
Now if only he can get drafted and make the all-rookie NBA next year.
byucougars.com has been updated with the current roster.
Only one true center listed: Harward.
Haarms listed as Forward/Center.
It will be a beautiful sight to see the Cougars dominate the paint.