They have to start him because there isn't anybody else.
BTW, in the last 5 games he 's averaging 5 pts. 4 rebounds , 3 turnovers and 4 fouls. The last 2 games 1 pt. 2 rebounds, 3 turnovers and over 4 fouls.
Oh please,this isn't high school. Btw, from the 4 minute mark until the game was over every point scored by them was by a sub. Rebounds too. Also, Marble had a dunk with about a minute left.
He played in the Cental Arkansas game,which was the 12th of 13 non-conference games... hardly "most of our pre-conf. schedule".
Even though Fran said he doesn't recruit projects, it's apparent he got one in his first full class. It's ok to admit it.