What kind of growth can one expect from a freshman with a work ethic of 19?  High in several core categories.  Will get little playing time as a freshman.   Lots of playing time as a sophmore.  Could also redshirt him if that is beneficial.  Thoughts?  Thanks. 

I would opt for a redshirt if you are in the position to do so. If he is high in many categories the amount of practice minutes won't be substantial enough to get great growth with little playing time.

If he takes the redshirt do it.  I had a frosh with an 18 w/e all pots high except 2, and they were average, get 14 min a game.  w/e improved 2, overall 42 points improvement, but lost about 6 of it in the offseason.  that was at D3, so I don't know if a d2 player would be different.  But if your guy is getting less PT than that, I'd expect less improvement.

Do the redshirt, it will help with IQ if nothing else.