Not one good defender on that starting line up. Don't mistake getting a steal here and there as playing defense.
Look, I understand that you are very negative towards Willard and SHU. Every post of your 7 to date has the same tone. That's your right.
But when you make the statement that you did above regarding the defensive abilities of our starters then to me you lose credibility.
Whitehead and Carrington in the backcourt are excellent defenders and that's as freshmen. Clearly as they mature they'll only get better.
Same with Desi. He is very good on that side of the court. Clearly better than Big East average.
That leaves the big men.
I agree, last year Angel was a below average defender. But a lot of that had to do with his having to stay on the court and avoid foul trouble. Unfortunately that may again be true this coming season.
His one positive is that he is a great rebounder and that is part of playing D.
Anderson is an unknown. He talks about defense being a priority to his game. But that remains to be seen until he suits up.
Bottom line.
3 above average Big East defenders
1 below average Big East defender due to circumstances.
1 unknown