re: What is Will Wade feeding these kids?

I think Coach Goldin is trying a more antiquated approach of adding a large amount of bulk and mass to create a serious amount of strength and muscle rigidity; in hopes of offsetting the weight loss that comes throughout the season. Most of the team has been on campus for a while and most of the guys who tested the NBA waters are probably all in great shape. And with that, the guys who were at home for some of this summer were given a nutrition plan and workout plan (so some of them may have gained a little before getting to campus). Even so, I think Goldin went head-on into the strength training, given the level of talent and where the depth is. Especially to those guys who could add to the rotation right away.

If you look back a couple of seasons and compare our guys to some of the other SEC schools, we just weren't as solid and built. The offensive rebounding would usually come from the passion and intensity, but it would be nice to have a couple of guys who are rock solid and can't be moved with that same intensity to gobble up offensive and defensive rebounds. I think that's where Bryan Penn-Johnson will come into play, just saying lol. He's going to be good.

Each team we played during conference, there were always those 1 or 2 guys who were seriously like cut and shredded. Also, I think Wade is trying to sharpen his full-scale developmental skills to start really preparing our guys for the next level and a good part of that is the focus on the body preparation. Essentially the more they are in line and prepared for each aspect of the NBA the better they will go draft wise.

During the season they will lift very lightly, just to keep the muscle groups constantly in shape. This was the only time they will really get to lift heavy and max out.

Also think about our team focus, we drive the lane a lot and try to get to the free throw line. The added size and strength will help these guys in the lane and paint all night.