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Florida Basketball: Analyzing Gators 2019-20 projected rotation

By Tristan Freeman

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates with KeVaughn Allen #5 in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates with KeVaughn Allen #5 in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Point Guard

Minutes Allocation (40 total): Andrew Nembhard (32), Tre Mann (8), Ques Glover (redshirt/garbage minutes)

It was an underrated freshmen campaign for Andrew Nembhard, playing all 36 games as the team’s starting point guard. He averaged 8.0 ppg and 5.4 apg on 41% shooting from the field and was on the All-Freshmen SEC team. The former top-30 prospect racked up a lot of assists including at least seven on 10 different occasions. It’s very impressive considering that the team ranked close to 300th in the country in scoring last season. A more improved offense and that number could reach Cassius Winston level (8.0 apg) in the same amount of playing time.

As a potential All-American this upcoming season, there was major concern recently for Nembhard when he injured his knee for Team Canada in the FIBA World Cup. He’s likely out for the event but should be ready for the Gators this upcoming season. But the injury itself reinforces the need to have a backup ballhandler ready as well.

That’s where Tre Mann comes in. Ranked as the 21st overall player in the 2019 recruiting class, the 6’3 point guard is a tremendous shooter and athlete and can certainly fill in for Nembhard when he needs a breather. He also may be a better offensive player overall than Nembard, which would allow head coach Mike White to put him at times if droughts start to occur. For most teams, Mann would start for out the gate but for this upcoming season, he’ll serve as second in command to the incumbent for a year before likely taking over the following year.

Ques Glover is the third ballhandler on the roster and is another freshman. Ranked over 400 overall, it’s hard to envision a scenario where he gets meaningful playing time if Nembhard is healthy. But as long as he plays solid defense for the Gators, he’ll eventually make his way on the court.

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