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Arkansas Basketball: Preview of Razorbacks 2019-20 rotation

By Curtis Wilkerson

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Members of the Arkansas Razorbacks bands cheer in the game against the Vanderbilt during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Members of the Arkansas Razorbacks bands cheer in the game against the Vanderbilt during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Stretch forward/power forward

Projected Minute Distribution (40 total): Jeantal Cylla (20), Adrio Bailey (15), Gabe Osabuohein (5)

Musselman has embraced the modern basketball era, and rather than using a traditional “power forward” he prefers to fill that role with a 6’6″-6’7″ body who can operate on the perimeter while being strong and athletic enough to defend in the paint and rebound.

This is the exact reason why Muss brought in UNC-Wilmington transfer Jeantal Cylla.  The 6’7″ forward brings exactly the type of versatility needed for the system.  He is strong and physical enough to absorb punishment from SEC power forwards in the paint while being able to drag them out and space the floor on the other end.

Cylla has a strong mid-range game along with the ability to stretch out and knock down the three.  He averaged over a make per game from distance last year at a respectable 31.1%.  After leading Wilmington with 13.7 points per game, he will be leaned on to give strong production at a spot that has been sorely lacking for the Razorbacks in the last few years.

Also factoring into the mix is the lone 4 year senior for Arkansas, 6’6″ athletic forward Adrio Bailey.  Bailey started 26 games for Arkansas last season and contributed 5.6 points and 3 rebounds per game.  He has the most SEC experience on the roster and Musselman will hope that veteran leadership leads to improved production.

When Bailey is at his best, he is utilizing his high-flying athleticism as an aggressive, high-motor forward who gets in the passing lanes and soars in transition.  He has shown flashes of being a solid contributor but runs into trouble when he starts settling for long jump-shots.

Any remaining minutes will likely go to scrappy junior forward Gabe Osabuohein who has been a good spark off the bench in his two seasons at Arkansas.  Known for his defensive intensity and charge-taking prowess, Osabuohein loves to attack off the bounce and should benefit from the spacing in Musselman’s system.

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