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[jon breiner]

From watching games, I see why Hicks has not played alot, but after 
giving some more thought and looking at the numbers, I am now calling 
for him to see at least 20 minutes per game and here is why.  Johnson 
and Hollman are atrocious offensively.  No one would argue that they are 
more of a threat than either Flowerss or Hicks, so let's talk defense as 
that is where Johnson and Hollman are supposed to excel.  Well, show me 
the "defense".  They were easily backed down  by Jackson in the MU game 
and seemed unable to guard anyone.  Assuming it will continue (no signs 
to indicate otherwise) I say play the better offensive threats more 
minutes.  That is Flowers and Hicks.  I am promoting Hicks because he 
does things the others do not:  Blocks shots and offensive rebounds. 
With more PT oppoosite Maxiell, I can foresee him moving to the basket 
creating space and a possible low post target when Max is double teamed 
(a low post target out of a double team?  I have heard of it befgore, 
what is it again?).  If Huggins is going to begina  rotation looking to 
the future, hoping the future is this year, I think Hicks and Bobbitt 
are the two keys.  I discussed Bobbitt in my preview, and after more 
thoguhts, felt I would discuss Hicks here.  I realize he looks lost at 
times, but with Johnson and Hollman, it is a guaranteed 4 on 5 
offensively, so I say suffer now, and reap the rewards later.

jon b