Seton Hall Basketball: Analyzing Pirates 2019-20 projected rotation

FULLERTON, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Seton Hall Pirates instructs his players during a time out in the first half of the game game against the Miami Hurricanes during the Wooden Legacy Tournament at Titan Gym on November 25, 2018 in Fullerton, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates reacts in the second half against the Wofford Terriers during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on March 21, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Shooting Guard

Minutes Allocated (40 total): Myles Powell (35), Anthony Nelson (5)

Remember the questions last offseason about whether Powell could be a 20 ppg scorer without the likes of Carrington, Desi Rodriguez and Angel Delgado around? He clearly was up to the challenge, averaging 23.1 ppg (2nd in Big East) on 45% shooting from the field. The 6’2 guard dropped at least 15 points in all but three games last season, including a career-high 40 against Grand Canyon.

Powell also was an underrated defender, averaging a couple of steals a night. 35 projected minutes a night seems right, considering there will be a balance of him playing all 40 minutes in key contests, as well as getting some breathers during blowouts. He’s one of the best players in the country and will be battling Marquette’s Markus Howard for not only Big East Player of the Year Award but possibly for the National individual prize as well.

There won’t be much need for a backup but in case of foul trouble or injury, look for Nelson to get more minutes at the two-spot. He has combo guard potential if he can improve on his paltry 35% overall shooting.

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