I think we will be better.
Optimistic on offense, but I'm with you all the way, arrows pointing up, let's see who all we recruit. Off season work will be important also.This should be the first season where we can seriously evaluate BU. Experience in the system from every position and a rim protector coming in. I have very serious doubts that this defense scheme can ever work consistently in the B1G. That's what I'm looking forward to seeing the most.
I think we can have a top 20, maybe even top 10 offense next season. Just get that defense into the top 70 and we'll be rollin'.
I mean, we can talk about getting better but honestly, does this defensive system have a chance to be consistently successful at a P5 program? I can’t see it. I think if this thing is going to turn around, wholesale system changes need to be made.
next year is tourney or bust for Underwood in my eyes. No excuse
Not fair at all. We just need to see significant improvement. Need to be on the bubble but if we miss the tourney by a game or 2 that's good enough. Don't forget we lose almost nobody after next season too.
17/18 - Garbage year. Roster blown up at end of season.
18/19 - Year 2 but basically year 1 due to roster turnover. Rough year but potential shown. Near bottom of B1G.
19/20 - Growing but not quite there. Middle of B1G. NIT or maybe sneak in the tournament.
20/21 - We've arrived. Top 5 in the B1G. Good NCAA seed with a good shot at making the sweet 16.
That's a pretty traditional rebuild. With that being said, depending on who we lose/add I think this team has the potential to skip the awkward bubble year and go straight to the top 5 of the B1G. But that should be the hope, not the requirement.
Really don't know where this team is headed. On one hand this was probably about the worst season in program history. It's hard to put lipstick on that pig. On the bright side their top players are very young and should improve, and they did have a few noteworthy wins this season. But they still need a massive infusion of talent and athleticism to be a top four or five team in the conference. Just adding Kofi doesn't get them there by itself.
Not worried about the offense with Kofi and Giorgi. Have every confidence they will figure that out. The crux will be figuring out a defense that will work with Kofi as he doesn't appear to be quick enough to front his man. However he is sure an obstacle to get around. Convinced that the coaching is too good in the BIG to rely on one defense. Needs to be mixed up and should be much easier to teach with a more experienced team.Ok basketball savants. What is the version of BU’s offense that allows Kofi and Giorgi to play well together AND what skills need to be worked on (GB jumper for example) to maximize?
Can you compare that rebuild to another program?Not fair at all. We just need to see significant improvement. Need to be on the bubble but if we miss the tourney by a game or 2 that's good enough. Don't forget we lose almost nobody after next season too.
17/18 - Garbage year. Roster blown up at end of season.
18/19 - Year 2 but basically year 1 due to roster turnover. Rough year but potential shown. Near bottom of B1G.
19/20 - Growing but not quite there. Middle of B1G. NIT or maybe sneak in the tournament.
20/21 - We've arrived. Top 5 in the B1G. Good NCAA seed with a good shot at making the sweet 16.
That's a pretty traditional rebuild. With that being said, depending on who we lose/add I think this team has the potential to skip the awkward bubble year and go straight to the top 5 of the B1G. But that should be the hope, not the requirement.
Werner has a good video with underwood after the game. Some points already mentioned here.You could blame the system, or you could objectively look at the fact that we had some pretty major holes in our roster inside with players guarding out of position due to the lack of depth and realize that all is not lost. Kofi will help a lot.