I know this is harsh but.....

[willie warrior]

He's not a moron Willie and can definitely coach with the right pieces.  If he doesn't pivot it would essentially mean he's sabotaging his career and our program.  It's not rational to think he doesn't get that we have severe issues on the interior. 

He is directly responsible for not having the right pieces now.

[muwarrior69]

This is pretty much what I expect next year.

Nigel
Stevens
Transfer
Royce
Transfer

Owens
Sheek
Phillips

Egbuonu/Miletic/Walker/Johnston/Clark

That is only 13. So bank the two Schollies next season or who are the two that come after Clark?

[MuggsyB]

He is directly responsible for not having the right pieces now.

Yes, you are absolutely correct.  I still believe he deserves the benefit of the doubt that he can turn this around. 

[tower912]

Tre Norman will get his own segment on the Thursday radio show, available the next day on YouTube.  Give it a listen or watch and see what the young man has to say.

[wisblue]

When does the federal investigation start on Ross? That's the only plausible explanation for his fall off after an incredible start this season.

Even as a "joke" I think comments like this are uncalled for.

The much more plausible explanation is that Ross is trying too hard to fill a role that is beyond his capability and has become frustrated.

Suggesting that he is trying to sabotage the team is ridiculous.

[GoldenEagles03]

Even as a "joke" I think comments like this are uncalled for.

The much more plausible explanation is that Ross is trying too hard to fill a role that is beyond his capability and has become frustrated.

Suggesting that he is trying to sabotage the team is ridiculous.

To be fair, at times it looks like he isn't trying at all.

[GoldenEagles03]

That is only 13. So bank the two Schollies next season or who are the two that come after Clark?

Hamilton will be back.

I could see 1 of Jones or Norman leaving, but I'd be shocked if all 3 leave.

[MuggsyB]

To be fair, at times it looks like he isn't trying at all.

I'm completely lost on Ross.  Especially after watching some of his past games from his soph and junior seasons.  I find it totally bizarre.  There have been times he looks checked-out for lack of a better phrase. 

[tower912]

To be fair, at times it looks like he isn't trying at all.

To be fair, we must not be watching the same games.

[GoldenEagles03]

To be fair, we must not be watching the same games.

Agreed

https://x.com/i/status/2017983955220238559

[tower912]

I disagree with that opinion, too.

[muwarrior69]

Hamilton will be back.

I could see 1 of Jones or Norman leaving, but I'd be shocked if all 3 leave.

...or all 3 could stay and we have only one opening which may or may not be filled? 

[GoldenEagles03]

...or all 3 could stay and we have only one opening which may or may not be filled?

Definitely. I think that is probably the most likely scenario.

[JTJ3]

That is far from the most likely scenario.  There will be more departures, Im not worried about that.

[DienerTime34]

I'm surprised no has made the Jujuan Johnson comparison with Ross. As a senior, Ross is 15 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg, while Johnson was 12, 4, 3. Excellent athleticism, not a great feel for the game. Questionable effort at times.

Similarly, I could see Chase exploding in in the Big East tournament for a 25 point game, or being an absolute ghost. Which is what you don't want from your marquee senior.

[Markusquette]

Chase hasn't been the same since barreling into Badger defenders drive after drive. After that, things really seemed to unravel. What could've been a meaningful season for the seniors turned into a total disappointment. The silver lining is the promising future of a few young guys.

[GoldenEagles03]

I'm surprised no has made the Jujuan Johnson comparison with Ross. As a senior, Ross is 15 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg, while Johnson was 12, 4, 3. Excellent athleticism, not a great feel for the game. Questionable effort at times.

Similarly, I could see Chase exploding in in the Big East tournament for a 25 point game, or being an absolute ghost. Which is what you don't want from your marquee senior.

A few major differences. JaJuan shot like 38% from 3 and was coming off the bench at the end of the year. Chase is starting and shooting 26% from 3 with defense that has regressed. The roster in 2017 slotted JaJuan as like our 6th best player and he was good in his role.

Chase was expected to be our best player and he's still probably like our 3rd or 4th just as he was last year.

[Zog from Margo]

Chase hasn't been the same since barreling into Badger defenders drive after drive. After that, things really seemed to unravel. What could've been a meaningful season for the seniors turned into a total disappointment. The silver lining is the promising future of a few young guys.

It's been a rough year for the seniors, but in fairness to them, their supporting cast has been inadequate. The junior class provided nothing. Parham has played pretty well of late but was nonexistent early in the season. Owens couldn't get on the floor early in the year and has been up and down of late. James and Stevens have stepped up, but they're still freshmen. Who could blame Ross for pressing? His gambling on D has been more exposed this year because the help isn't there.

[Markusquette]

It's been a rough year for the seniors, but in fairness to them, their supporting cast has been inadequate. The junior class provided nothing. Parham has played pretty well of late but was nonexistent early in the season. Owens couldn't get on the floor early in the year and has been up and down of late. James and Stevens have stepped up, but they're still freshmen. Who could blame Ross for pressing? His gambling on D has been more exposed this year because the help isn't there.

Not really blaming per se. I think he started the year very well and had solid games in tough losses to OU and MD which was deflating. The start to the year sucked as far as support and putting that largely on Shaka too for his head-scratching lineups. I think Shaka's infatuation with practice play was part of the reason for a poor start.

[mileskishnish72]

I feel bad  for Chase and Ben. They've put in a lot of time and work. It's sad that their senior year turned out to be so disappointing.