There are problems and then there are good problems

With the additions of Jalen James and Rashad Muhammad, Coach Dave Wojcik has a problem. In a sense, it's a good one to have but how can he convince other talented backcourt recruits to come aboard?

James and Muhammad are going to play the majority of minutes so it has to be a difficult sell getting other guards to pledge since playing time is the coin of the realm.

Muhammad can and will play the wing some, especially once he adds strength and some weight, so there is a degree of opportunity for another talent to get on the floor.

It appears what is needed now are guys who can contribute but will accept roles as rotation players rather than mainstays.

Returnee D.J. Brown can help but will need to perform more as a distributor than shooter as his 2012-13 30% accuracy rate attests.

Here's hoping junior-to-be Jaleel Williams asserts himself on the wing as the athleticism is there but the skill set needs polishing.

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The frontcourt situation is also fascinating because the starting spots are wide open.

A critical question: can SJSU land guys upfront with the potential of James and Muhammad? It's a difficult time to land bigs, even serviceable ones, since they are coveted and snatched up earlier than backcourters.

Spartan returnee Mike VanKirk should not be expected to be a starter at center nor play more than 10 minutes a game next season.

Chris Cunningham will probably become the starting five power forward -- at least that's the way it looks now but his 40% shooting in conference play is leads to questions.

Now the following may or may not be applicable: Boise State's top three scorers this past season were guards. The starter at the center position averaged 8.4 points per game and stands 6-foot-9 (meaning he's probably 6-foot-7 and a half). But keep in mind that's a program headed by Leon Rice and Coach Wojcik will have his own preferences. However, the Broncos finished 21-11 overall, 9-7 in the Mountain West Conference with such a lineup.