Our Future

[drbob]

Sitting here watching St Johns playing Connecticut.  There is no way our roster can compete with either one of them. Just really struck me as to how far we have fallen compared to the more elite teams in the country. We seriously are in danger of becoming a nobody. Something needs to change quickly!

[Scoop Snoop]

Sitting here watching St Johns playing Connecticut.  There is no way our roster can compete with either one of them. Just really struck me as to how far we have fallen compared to the more elite teams in the country. We seriously are in danger of becoming a nobody. Something needs to change quickly!

You haven't shown up for quite a while, so I guess that you are unaware that your criticisms have been stated over and over and over and over here. And yes, I have often repeated myself here as have most scoopers, but a rant like this?
Take a deep breath and enjoy the SJU and UCONN game. Something is NOT going to change quickly with our team.

[Johnny B]

Most years we can absolutely compete with this St Johns team.

[WhiteTrash]

Sitting here watching St Johns playing Connecticut.  There is no way our roster can compete with either one of them. Just really struck me as to how far we have fallen compared to the more elite teams in the country. We seriously are in danger of becoming a nobody. Something needs to change quickly!

Relax. The calvary is coming. I see a positive offseason ahead.

[Mu8891]

Trash - You see a positive offseason?

Here's what I see:

No one else leaves. Shaka ( maybe ) adds one guy out of the portal. He otherwise runs it back. Tells everyone that the team has " improved " in 2d half of the year.  And RGV BABY !

I hope I'm wrong...

[MuggsyB]

Trash - You see a positive offseason?

Here's what I see:

No one else leaves. Shaka ( maybe ) adds one guy out of the portal. He otherwise runs it back. Tells everyone that the team has " improved " in 2d half of the year.  And RGV BABY !

I hope I'm wrong...

I disagree.  Because if he decides to run it back, he will be looking for a new job in '27.

[drbob]

A lot of scoopers think 1 or 2 portal additions will right the ship! I think the deficit in talent is greater than that. We need some players with actual basketball skills who are physical and can rebound.

[Johnny B]

I disagree.  Because if he decides to run it back, he will be looking for a new job in '27.

I'd agree with this 6 weeks ago. With the improvement I've seen I'd say even he doesn't grab a transfer(he should) still we will be much better next year. Not saying good but better than a fireable season.

[MU82]

A lot of scoopers think 1 or 2 portal additions will right the ship! I think the deficit in talent is greater than that. We need some players with actual basketball skills who are physical and can rebound.

We have several young players with actual basketball skills right now, notably James, Parham and Stevens. But yes, we need lots more who can help in many areas.

[MuggsyB]

I'd agree with this 6 weeks ago. With the improvement I've seen I'd say even he doesn't grab a transfer(he should) still we will be much better next year. Not saying good but better than a fireable season.

I feel the same way but I don't think being better will be enough if we're a non-factor.  It's extremely unfortunate we didn't really cash in with back to back #2 seeds.  We absolutely could have, and arguably should have, made deep runs both seasons.  It's amazing to think how great Chase was vs Colorado. 

[brewcity77]

A lot of scoopers think 1 or 2 portal additions will right the ship! I think the deficit in talent is greater than that. We need some players with actual basketball skills who are physical and can rebound.

Given the growth we've seen from NJ, Stevens, Royce, & Owens, adding 2 starter level players (center, wing) and a rotation guard should suffice. It'll require one of Clark or Sheek to be a serviceable piece and probably one other guy to be able to give 15-20 bench minutes, but it's pretty clear there's something there with that first group of 4.

In addition, Chase leaving will be addition by subtraction based on what he's done this year.

[drbob]

Good points Brew. Especially about Chase. I think once Nigel proved he was the team leader Chase tapped out