I'll agree that none of these guys should be a one and done, including Malik. However I do think they are elite SEC players.

Also, as I stated earlier, I don't think you can worry about offensive production from your post enough to take an elite (yes, absolutely elite) shot blocker off the floor. Especially with the new rules. Ado doesn't have to score more than 4 points per game. Just put him under the rim and let him block shots. If he can pass at all, rebound a little, and get some trash points on offense it'll be more than enough. And while agree that Howland likes to space the floor in a half court set, he'd prefer to push the ball before having to go into a half court set. That starts with great defense, rebounding, and a solid outlet. Ado provides all of that.

Also, just to clarify, I don't think IJ will be 3rd string. I'm just saying that's likely the three who would compete for starter level minutes. Peters is too good to sit. He'll find his minutes.

With all the new faces, of course we will struggle at times. But that doesn't mean that they won't be clicking and experienced come time for the NCAA tournament. I don't see how we're not easily a top 3/4 SEC team next year, with an excellent chance to shock some people in the SEC tournament.