2. Who are your top-5 scorers for Texas this season?
Mumm
Under Shaka Smart, the Longhorns maintained heavy-guard usage on the offensive end and are
likely to carry that under the Chris Beard era. That’s great news for Andrew Jones and Courtney
Ramey, who lead the team in returning points, as well as touted transfer Marcus Carr. Coming
from a Minnesota team that nearly solely relied on his production to win games. His playmaking
ability should warrant more opportunities relative to Jones and Ramey, but this will be a close
race for shots this season.
Outside of this trio, Timmy Allen’s size as an all-around offensive weapon is something Beard really liked to utilize with the Red Raiders. Allen should be in a good opportunity to continue his offensive efficiency and find “easy” looks within the Longhorns system. Lastly, UMass transfer Tre Mitchell is the most talented big Beard has had at his disposal.
Similar to Allen, Mitchell will be a big benefactor of the stellar guard play on this team and his ability to create off the dribble or knock down perimeter looks at a high clip will greatly elevate his potential to land in the top-5 for Texas.
Tineo
Although all these players should produce at a high level, I do not expect any of them to be All-Americans, just based on how much talent and shots go around. In no order, it would be Andrew Jones, Marcus Carr, Dillon Disu, Devin Askew, and Christian Bishop.
Walter-Warner
Marcus Carr first, Timmy Allen second, Andrew Jones third, Dylan Disu fourth, Tre Mitchell. Honestly, this whole list could be wrong, with so many new faces and a new head coach to boot. The first few games of the season will reveal the scoring pecking order. Carr should come out first, though, as the best and most experienced player on the roster.
Massey
1. Marcus Carr – Carr will be relied on heavily to run/facilitate the Texas offense. He won’t need to put up as many shots as he did at Minnesota, but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing.
2. Tre Mitchell – Mitchell is a natural scorer and a matchup nightmare for most teams. Look for Texas to lean on him when they need a bucket.
3. Dylan Disu – Out of all of the transfers Texas landed, Disu has the highest ceiling. His 3PT% & FT% increased dramatically last season, and he’s also an elite rebounder.
4. Andrew Jones – Jones will be essential for Texas next season as they will need additional guards to share the burden with Carr. Jones will get plenty of looks in this offense.
5. Timmy Allen – While Allen is a difference-maker at the wing, it will be tough for him to find the shots to be a top 3 scorer in this offense. I still like him to be a top 5 scorer.