That was easily the most entertaining exhibition I’ve seen merely because I actually learned a lot about this mysterious team.
1. I think Banks and Luc are better than advertised. Hard to judge talent versus a d3 team but they both showcased a lot of leadership and seem poised to become Schmidt's guys who never leave the floor. Flowers obviously had a rough night and is pressing right now. He'll find his groove but hopefully does it soon before he lands in the infamous Schmidt doghouse from which no one has ever escaped. Will be interesting to see what Rumpel adds to the equation when healthy.
2. We might see more presses this year and I hope we do. Luc is clearly a speedster who can cover a lot of ground and cause mayhem all over the court. But in order to do that, your guys have to have fresh legs. Maybe that's where Rumpel and Flowers come in.
3. Put any combo of Evans, Farrell, Hill or Mellouk at 3-4. They all looked impressive. Whoever learns the Schmidt playbook the quickest will earn the start.
4. The 5 is going to be a problem. Even against an undersized D3 opponent, Venning and Amadusen looked outmatched. Venning had a couple decent defensive plays but also looked out of breath after just a few minutes. Might be worth going small here, especially if the aforementioned press becomes part of the playbook.