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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 14: Noah Locke #10 of the Florida Gators dribbles the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 14: Noah Locke #10 of the Florida Gators dribbles the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Shooting Guard

Minutes Allocation (40 total): Noah Locke (26), Tre Mann (14)

With Nembhard being a traditional point guard, he’ll be spending his entire time at the one-spot for Florida. But the team has to find a way to get the five-star Mann on the court somehow. Luckily, his ability to shoot and operate off the ball helps him play at the two-guard position. With both Allen and Hudson gone, there’s plenty of room available on the perimeter for Mann to get some more minutes.

In this projection, Mann gets 22 minutes and even that seems fewer. But it could very well grow at this position if the expected starter Noah Locke doesn’t improve this season. He was second on the team last year with 9.4 ppg and shot the ball well from three-point range at 38% on six attempts a game. In the heart of SEC play, Locke scored in double figures nine straight games, including a season-high 27 points against Texas A&M.

But towards the end of last season, Locke’s minutes and production dwindled as the senior Hudson started to get back in the groove from his season-long struggles. The 6’3 guard is also heavily reliant in terms of three-point shooting and rarely goes inside. He also doesn’t pass the ball much (or turn it over), so look for Locke to become a quality specialist for the Gators. If not, his minutes will fall just like the end of last year. Mann should be the 6th man who can play either spot this season.

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