Looking forward to seeing if Houston can win in Ames. 

Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 07:13:15 PMSo much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."

Yes, "any program", not "every program". You're being purposefully obtuse.

Getting highly ranked recruits, proven head coaches, top level trainers, outstanding fan support, etc. doesn't guarantee anything either. I'm guessing Shaka's salary grates on you.

Wednesday, February 18

Butler at Georgetown - 5:30 p.m. (FS1)

Creighton at 5 Connecticut - 6:00 p.m. (TNT, , HBO Max)
Spero Dedes, Grant Hill and Jered Greenberg

DePaul at Seton Hall - 7:00 p.m. (truTV, HBO Max)

17 St. John's at Marquette - 8:00 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max)
Brian Anderson, Robbie Hummel and Andy Katz

Tuesday, February 17
Villanova at Xavier - 5:30 p.m. (FS1)
Jack Kizer and Nick Bahe
Line: Villanova -4.5/151.5

Quote from: wadesworld on February 16, 2026, 06:31:58 PMSo he barely plays but his stats are relevant? But I do agree. Going from a great defensive center to an awful one has greatly hurt Creighton's defense. Good point!

I'm really not sure what the point you're making here is. If your'e still arguing that Owen Freeman is the reason for Creighton's defensive problems, that's not supported by any data. In fact, at least one data point - DBPM -  indicates Creighton plays better defensively when Freeman is on the court.

QuoteHe's been an absolutely terrible defender his entire career.

But yeah let's get another awful defender. That'll fix this team's problems.

Ben Gold, who gets glazed around here for his defensive improvement, has a career DRtg of 105.7.
Freeman, who's "been an absolutely terrible defender his entire career" has a career DRtg of 104.7.
And in case anyone is curious, Oso's career DRtg was 101.0.
Things that make you go hmmm.

Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2026, 07:14:00 PMIt can. Look at Shaka's first season.

Nicely done.

Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 07:13:15 PMSo much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."

It can. Look at Shaka's first season.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 16, 2026, 04:06:42 PMCongratulations to Buzz. Maryland is still just the second lowest rated P4+BE team in KenPom at 134. Rutgers is the lowest at 153, even after beating Maryland yesterday.

So much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."

Vanilla Soft Serve II?

If you want to see soft, Freeman is right up there