Grace Period is over

[GB Warrior]

We've now been through one cycle of Shaka with the peaks (and they were high) and the valleys. It's time for Shaka, Nevada, and whomever else to show they can evolve. When it mattered most, they didn't as coaches, as recruiters and as a team.

Not sure where the team goes in this next iteration. No one knew Tyler and Oso would burn as bright as they did, but this next generation doesn't inspire confidence. How Shaka shapes the next 2 years is telling. If it plateaus, it might be he just got lucky with the talent he acquired and transferred (!!!) in.

[cheebs09]

If this is what our four year cycles look like in the regular season, then sign me up.

[tower912]

97 wins in 4 years?  Give me another 4 like that.

[GB Warrior]

If this is what our four year cycles look like in the regular season, then sign me up.

Outside of Jop, his best players were Wojo's and transfers. He hasn't proved anything recruiting high schoolers.

Lots of wins, but very little to suggest it's sustainable

[The Sultan]

His seat is ice cold. Let's get real here with this "grace period" nonsense.

[dpucane]

If he turns up his nose up to the portal again I want him gone. There is a permanent ceiling on this program right now and I don't want to watch the Chicago Bulls of college basketball

[NCMUFan]

Will be an interesting off season.  Looking forward to next year.

[HowardsWorld]

4 nba players on this team over the last 3 seasons.

1 sweet 16 to show for it.

Yes Marquette won the big east two years ago but looking back after the 3 season are complete I'm completely disappointed.

Both years we were a two the 1 seed lost before we even played them and both years losing to a team seeded well below us.

Hopefully Shaka goes to the portal or it's going to be a rough future here.

[GB Warrior]

His seat is ice cold. Let's get real here with this "grace period" nonsense.

No one said his seat was warm. Everyone knows this administration is good with just having bites at the apple. But he hasn't proven anything beyond how strong that first class was, many of those that weren't his. He hasn't figured out how to land the next punch. And Ross/Gold don't strike fear except in the Horizon League

[The Sultan]

No one said his seat was warm. Everyone knows this administration is good with just having bites at the apple. But he hasn't proven anything beyond how strong that first class was, many of those that weren't his. He hasn't figured out how to land the next punch. And Ross/Gold don't strike fear except in the Horizon League

Good lord. Get some perspective.

[AlienWarrior]

If he snubs the portal, HS recruits will not want to come here because they know Shaknot Smart will not try to improve the team. The portal and normal HS recruiting go hand in hand

[PointWarrior]

His seat is ice cold. Let's get real here with this "grace period" nonsense.

Hope the CoS took extra vitamins today...

[AlienWarrior]

If he snubs the portal, HS recruits will not want to come here because they know Shaknot Smart will not try to improve the team. The portal and normal HS recruiting go hand in hand

[ATL MU Warrior]

unfortunately, I agree.  If next season plays out like I think it will, there needs to be a change in approach. 

There's a significant amount of dead weight sitting on the bench.  Clear it out, get some mature players to fill the gaps, and let's go. 

[AlienWarrior]

sorry about the repeat post

[Hards Alumni]

97 wins in 4 years?  Give me another 4 like that.

I'd love to be optimistic.  But for the first time in four years I'm not.

[MurphysTillClose]

97 wins in 4 years?  Give me another 4 like that.

Legos!!!

[warriors141]

Wouldn't mind if this is the last game for Nevada smith

[The Sultan]

Hope the CoS took extra vitamins today...

I don't know what this means.

[The Sultan]

Wouldn't mind if this is the last game for Nevada smith

You keep saying this. The problem isn't Smith. They are getting the looks. The problem is they aren't hitting them.

[tower912]

Shame on me.  98 wins.

[DANDY651]

Shaka needs to switch it up. You can't pride yourself in this league keeping the same roster. Have to look for height and depth. We didn't participate last year after losing our two best players and it showed. Kole's was a play maker and Ighadaro had a good inside presence and defense. Find the mid-major stud that wants to play in the bright lights.

[muhoops1]

Offense was built around driving to the hole and shooting three's.  Just not consistent finishers the last 11 games.  Even less reliable from three.  Not sure what precipitated that, but the new class appears to be better shooters from distance.  Whether they can do it at this level is a big question.

[JustinLewisFanClubPres]

Wouldn't mind if this is the last game for Nevada smith

I agree with this. G league offensive savant who never got called up to a better job. MU has had the worst offensive of any team in the tournament. No more resting on laurels that you never should have been given.

[Johnny B]

What sucks is how New Mexico didn't even break a sweat to win. Why is the ten seed better at ever position than the 7 ? Unfair