Expectation for Next Year

[dgies9156]

Ok, lets start this and see what happens. I think that if the team comes together, we could be an NCAA Tournament team. We have a lot of work to do and our parts have to fit. But I'm bullish on our five returnees and I think the four we have coming in plus Wally will be a huge lift.

Yes, I know they are freshmen, but I think our four are good enough to get us back into the close games and over the top. Are we a 1 and 2 seed next year? No, but we should make it as a 6 to 9 seed with a few good breaks.

I'm dying for next year to start!

[MU82]

I couldn't respond because National Champs wasn't an option.

[dgies9156]

I couldn't respond because National Champs wasn't an option.

FIXED!

Put the weed down, for now!

[WarriorFan]

I say NCAA but barely.  The team will struggle early in the year because the Freshmen will be... Freshmen.  5 game winning streak to finish the conference season plus 2 wins in big east tournament gets them 22 wins and a 12 seed.

[ChicosBailBonds]

NIT

[Newsdreams]

Expect low seed NCAA. Ellenson, Fish & Steve can do damage and Duane should be more consistent.

[MU82]

FIXED!

Put the weed down, for now!

Nice!

Now, how come "First of Four Straight National Titles" wasn't an option?

Good weed. Really, really good weed!

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

9-12 seed in NCAAs. Henry's team from start to finish.

[murara1994]

Ok, lets start this and see what happens. I think that if the team comes together, we could be an NCAA Tournament team. We have a lot of work to do and our parts have to fit. But I'm bullish on our five returnees and I think the four we have coming in plus Wally will be a huge lift.

Yes, I know they are freshmen, but I think our four are good enough to get us back into the close games and over the top. Are we a 1 and 2 seed next year? No, but we should make it as a 6 to 9 seed with a few good breaks.

I'm dying for next year to start!

Five freshmen coming not four. Plus Wally as a a new player. And likely one or two more new players. NCAA 5 seed.

[79Warrior]

NIT

Agreed. Not enough experience coming back.

[MUeng]

I think anything but NCAA tournament will be a disappointment

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Right now, NIT with hopes on a NCAA tourney bid. Add a starting PG, dancing fo sho

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Hope.

[muwar2003]

NIT.   Be happy with that and strive for NCAA the next year.

[tower912]

NIT.    But with enough potential that if everything falls perfectly, a 9 seed in the tourney.

[GooooMarquette]

NCAA, in the 5-10 seed range.

We were a 7 seed in 2005-06 (the Amigos' freshman year), when our only returning talent was Novak and Chapman.  Combined, I see no reason why Duane and Luke can't put up the kind of numbers they did.  Neither might be a Novak, but both will be better than Chapman.

[LAZER]

I'll be happy with an NIT bid, absolutely thrilled with an NCAA appearance.

[Skatastrophy]

I'd be surprised if we were over .500 in conference.

[Benny B]

Nice!

Now, how come "First of Four Straight National Titles" wasn't an option?

Good weed. Really, really good weed!

I don't see why you need any weed to select that option.  I click the wrong button quite frequently when I'm sober.

[JakeBarnes]

Return of Team Bubble Watch. I think a 10 seed.

[muwarrior69]

It all depends on our perimeter shooting. If we can find at least 2 preferably 3 guys that can consistently pose an outside threat will be competitive. I think Wally will help with rebounding; the kid can jump! We will not be playing 4 on 5 ball next year so this should be a positive as well. We should be better than this year. How much better is still an open question.

NIT, anything better will be gravy.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I know this will be controversial, but I have to say it:

I wish we had Derrick for 1 more year.

That's not because I think Derrick is great, or that Carter is bad. But, Derrick is the perfect fit to share PG duties with a young PG. You could split time between the 2 of them and likely get pretty good production night in and night out.

As it stands now, if Carter has a rough game next year (all frosh do), MU is going to be in a really tough spot without a veteran PG on the roster.

With this said, I'm looking forward to next year. I want to see how Wojo does with young players, and see how much improvement they can make in 1 season.

[Lennys Tap]

Either the freshman can really play (NCAA) or it's a mixed bag (NIT). If the former, hopefully Henry stays for another year with his brother (likely) and we're a force (top 4 seed) in 2016-17. If the latter, with Henry we're a middling seed in 16-17 and without him we're a bubble/NIT team.

[Goose]

I get frustrated because we (Scoop folks) always seem to think that young guys cannot play at high level from the start. IMO the bar for next season should be set high and the guys need to play at high level. Too often we have solid freshmen that waste a year or two not playing at high enough level. I understand not every guy will be an impact player from the start but do think expectations need to be higher.

To sum it up, Wojo has put together a great class on paper and my expectations are they play at a high level from day one. If we are not a NCAA team next year I will be disappointed. These kids play AAU and are not freshmen from 30 years ago. The days of Al saying the best thing about freshmen is they become a soph are long gone. Other schools have impact freshmen and I am betting we will next season.

[Norm]

NIT