The Nevada Wolf Pack

Here's a look at the Nevada Wolf Pack in 2013-14.

Coach David Carter still has Deonte Burton at his disposal and that's a plus although scouts want to see the senior take his game beyond what has been on display thus far. No, it's not that Burton hasn't produced but more about showing better floor leadership/judgment and the ability to dominate, at least for some stretches of time.

Hopefully, sophomore Marqueze Coleman will be ready to play a much larger role because that will give the Pack a plus backcourt.

6-foot-6 freshman D.J. Fenner will have the opportunity to earn time at the three his being ready to contribute early would be a major plus.

Three upperclass players have transferred out to as yet destinations unknown but those departures were not consistent contributors and the freeing up of those scholarships is actually a plus.

However, a problem that appears to still exist is solid scoring, rebounding and scoring prevention from either the four or five, or both, spots. A trio of bigs were signed but nobody in that trifecta appears to possess the all-around skills needed. The defense inside will be better for Carter's squad in the coming season -- that will be a plus and a necessary change -- but who is going to score and board remains an unanswered question.

Just not seeing a lot of players who will be winning their nightly positional battle so it's a .500 at best for Carter's guys.