BYU Basketball: Analyzing the Cougars’ 2018-19 rotation

Point Guard

Minutes Allocated (40 total): Jashire Hardnett (20), TJ Haws (15), and McCay Cannon (5)

Last season was a change in offensive style under then-assistant coach Heath Schroyer (now the head coach at McNeese State). They were a much slower team and tried to value each possession on offense. Hardnett was perfect for that kind of style more so than the shoot-first Haws.

With Schroyer gone and BYU likely going back to going at a faster pace, that puts the former JUCO guard in a tricky spot. He averaged 6.0 ppg and while his shooting splits aren’t bad, Hardnett is viewed more as an offensive liability at times on the court. He’s an above average defender and solid passer, although his 2.0 apg averages aren’t stellar. Still, he’s a dependable perimeter player on a roster that lacks those. If Hardnett can become a more proficient three-point shooter, his value risings big-time.

The younger brother of the program’s all-time leading scorer Tyler Haws, TJ is probably the best overall ball handler on the court. He led the team with 4.2 apg while dramatically turning the ball over less. He’s a better ball handler and shooter than Hardnett but Haws is also more suited to play the two-spot than him. That’s why Hardnett ultimately will get the start but look for Haws to possibly take the ball up the court in the final four minutes of each contested game.

Cannon was awarded a scholarship after transferring from Weber State and walking on with the program. He scored 17 points in each of the first two games with BYU but didn’t come close the rest of the season. The rising senior still has a capable shot and can handle the ball, so look for him to play both spots on the perimeter.