SOUTH KINGSTOWN — If Jim Baron knows what his plans are for the center position for the rest of this season, he’s not saying.

 The five spot has been wide open this year for the University of Rhode Island, now more than ever. The team has made several changes in the position and could make more over the second half.

 Often, that can be a negative situation since it might indicate no one has been able to claim the job. In this case, though, it is not necessarily the case. Two of the team’s young big men — Will Martell and Orion Outerbridge — are complicating the situation, forcing themselves into the picture.

 What started out as a question mark for the Rams now is a position that has plenty of options entering Tuesday night’s last nonconference game, when the Rams visit Toledo.

 It’s certain that when the Rams take the court for that game, they will go with the three-guard set that has served them well, with Marquis Jones at the point and Jimmy Baron and Keith Cothran on the wings. Kahiem Seawright will start up front. The other player up front with him?

 That’s the question that has been open this season and could stay that through March.

 The Rams began the season with a small lineup that had Seawright playing the five spot and Delroy James as the other forward. When Jason Francis recovered from knee problems, he was given the start at center with Seawright sliding to the four. Then, on Saturday, Will Martell, who has been improving rapidly, started in the middle.

 If that’s not enough, Outerbridge has been getting a bit more playing time recently, and he, too, looked good, especially last Tuesday at Fairleigh Dickinson.

 So what happens from here on in?

 Baron seems a bit amused — or maybe annoyed is a better description — by questions about who will start at center.

 “We’ll see,’’ he responded when asked that question. “We’ll take it one step at a time.’’

 Most coaches like to decide on a rotation and stay with it. Baron has made it clear that with this team, which has excellent depth, he is willing to change according to the situation. The coach has said numerous times that he does not focus on his starting unit.

 “I don’t look at it as five, six or seven guys,’’ he said. “I look at it as that we have to play 9, 10, 11 guys, as many as I can . . . We’re going to need everybody.’’

 Baron likes having the ability to change his rotation, depending on the opponent. He has been doing that this season, not just at the center spot but throughout his lineup. In recent games, he has gone out of his way to praise both Martell and Outerbridge, a sophomore and a freshman, respectively, for their improvement.

 But, as is his style, Baron is reluctant to talk about what he might do in future games. He did give one hint. The scoring numbers the centers put up are not the top priority.

 “They’ve got to do it on offense and on defense,’’ Baron said. “That’s the challenge for these guys.’’

 Martell, asked if he has been told what his situation might be, said he hasn’t been told. But that’s not a problem, he added, because he says he’s ready whether he is asked to start or come off the bench.

 “It’s got to be like in the NBA. Guys have to come off the bench and be able to help,’’ he said. “I just want to win.’’

Martell is making a case for himself. He has made 10 straight field-goal attempts in the last two games. Since he started against Akron and played solidly, it is likely he will get the call in Toledo, especially since Toledo has good size, with starters who are 6-foot-10 and 6-9.

 Once the teams get into the heart of the game, though, there is no telling what type of lineup the Rams will use. Depth is a strength, Baron feels, and he will take advantage of it by using the players he feels fit in any particular game.