re: Wesley Yates III enters the portal

Not sure Yates would want to come even if MM was okay with having 2 of the same type of player with the same lack of experience. Not quite the same as having a JR/SR and a FR/SO of similar size and ability at the same position. If Miller hadn't switched back to LSU then Yates for sure. Now, not as realistic.

V. Miller is 6'5 with a 95.38 rating, #13 SG, #53 overall.

W. Yates is 6'4 with a 95.51 rating, #12 SG, #51 overall.

plus you have a 2 year player, T. Ward who is 6'6 with a recruit rating of 97.47, #11 G/F, #28 overall being in the mix for that 2/3 spot along with more experienced C. Carter and M. Williams at the 2 spot or 3 guard lineup as well. That's 5 players vying for minutes at just 2 positions. Yates won't come to a log jam like that especially after already missing a full season, and doubtful coach would create a log jam like that with a much bigger void at PG and C to fill and use NIL cash on.