We're lost out there

[hawk]

I don't think this season is over or a dumpster fire or anything like that.  I also dont't strongly disagree with much of what has been said.  I'm not sure what the biggest gripe is.  Is it not using the portal or misjudging talent or inept coaching?  As the team sits this year, I agree that the junior class is more than a disappointment.  Norman has been a whipping boy on this board since he showed up and Lowery has shown flashes but never really came around.  Jones is too injured to make a judgement on.  I think Parham and Hamilton still have a way to go but in the traditional "star" system that Smart sems to favor it is on the upper classmen to lead.  Ross got the memo but Gold didn't and I think that is the begining of the issues for this team.  I also think Smart is missing the boat with Hamilton.  He needs to come down, do his work early in the blocks and set up for his hook shot or drive to the rim.  Smart has no business having him handle the the ball at the top of the key.  I think Jones becomes important later in the season to support James who will certainly tire as the minutes stack up. I think minutes need to go to Stevens,Philips and Clark so that they are ready next season to play before Norman,Lowery and Owens if they remain on the team.  Next season's freshmen look to be at least as good as this years and so I have hope for the future whetheer Smart goes to the portal or not.  I wil say at this point The relationips I am most interested in is the one with Victory