This team has the potential to surpass expectations...

...but it is only possible if Keegan stays healthy and rediscovers his shot.

Keegan has progressively become more passive and lost force in his game. But I don't think that's entirely his fault.

He tanked as a distance shooter last season but with all the injuries we saw more self creation. Got to the line a little more. Not great numbers on pull ups and still didn't get to the line much.

With his own injuries, I think it's fair to count last season largely as a wash. But his 34% 3 point shooting combined the previous two seasons has no such justification.

With DeMar (and Russ) likely gone, the offense should play with more pace, more touches and quicker touch time, hopefully more player movement with Domas having a bigger presence in the offense and having an actual QB at the PG position in Acuff.

Keegan needs to shoot for this offense to work. Teams will continue to force Domas to shoot. If we by some way get Duren, the same will apply...teams sag off. Teams will continue to force Zach to put the ball down, believing they can get bad decisions out of him. Having Hunter helps because he's a capable weak side creator but if Keegan can't shoot, this offense again becomes cramped. And not just C&S standing in the corner 3's. It's upon him as well as Coach Christie to get Keegan more touches while on the move and for Keegan to play with more urgency.

Acuff's driving and kicking ability is huge for this group but he's a rookie at the end of the day. No one guy will be the savior. But Keegan finding his shot again and being a more dynamic shooter this season will be key to unlocking this offense and Keegan rediscovering his confidence.