Jordan Barnett arrested for DUI (one day before selection Sunday)
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Living in Mo. but growing up an hour from C-U, I particularly enjoy the Illini winning in St. Louis in Dec., especially this year. That said, I am a fan of Cuonzo Martin for several reasons other than his win/loss record. Nevertheless, it is evident, more so now than at any other time, that he and his staff are not particularly adept at coaching kids up. He had three five star bigs in his lineup and still got beaten rather easily by Ga., a team going nowhere. The Tigers did not use Tilmon nearly as much as they could or should. The Porter kids are solid, but not close to in a league with Bagley and Ayton who play with another level of energy.
Regardless of not having a chance to pursue Martin, I think the Illini got the guy they need to build the program to a long term level we all desire. Martin has never really had an elite season only one good one MSU, one good one at Tn., and one OK season at Cal. I would rate this year somewhat disappointing with too many half-assed efforts. The Illini had one in Madison and pretty much brought it all in for the majority of the rest of the games. They beat the Tigers simply due to energy expended and will to win. If that can continue to build, the future is bright for our guys and very iffy for the Tigers.
2 players arrested
1 kicked off the team
1 left on his own in the middle of the season
Forget anyone else?
We've seen a similar narrative here before.
Eh. Mizzou won 27 games in the 3 years prior. Any tournament appearance is gravy for them. Final Four predictions were unrealistic.
Program is headed in the right direction, and Martin is only 46 years old
They could be. Probably won't be hiring Porter Sr. & getting his sons every year. Mike didn't play well in the SEC tourney but that was to be expected given his long lay off. But he's gone after this year anyway. Dontay is showing up in some mock drafts at the bottom of the first round. So who knows?
Missouri's guard play is really bad.
As for Martin, I think he is a better coach than many give him credit for. He seems for whatever reason to wear off his welcome after about 3 years.
And we canned that coach during that culture.
And we canned that coach during that culture.
Jordan Barnett arrested for DUI (one day before selection Sunday)
Good coaches coach in March
Unfortunately our season ended February 28...
Maybe he was trying to forget how much his offensive production and shot attempts would decrease with Porter now back in the lineup.
2 players arrested
1 kicked off the team
1 left on his own in the middle of the season
Forget anyone else?
If anyone is curious, Barnett was suspended for only the opening game of the NCAA tournament.