I love the analysis of the 2016 roster. My speculation is that Collins sees the trend of basketball (college and pro) is to have athletic players who change play multiple positions offensively and defensively, hit 3-pt. shots and be able to run, cause turnovers, switch multiple positions on defense in the 6'6"-6'9" range (see Lindsey, Law, Falzon, Rapalos I.) Look at the G.S. Warriors winning a NBA championship with 6'6" Draymond Green and 6'9" David Lee playing center. The days of the 7'0" centers who plant themselves in the paint are diminishing.
On another note, anyone consider that a redshirt junior on the current squad will graduate and not come back for his fifth year? Just a thought for the 2016 roster that might open another scholarship for a more athletic player who can hit open jumpers on a more consistent basis.
Lastly, did anyone note that a 5-star UM recruit just de-committed Tyus Battle today? I wonder what another school like Syracuse offered him that exceeded UM's scholarship offer.