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All of these things can be true at the same time. 1. We are adding guys with a lot of potential, particularly with Coleman & Vaaks. A lot to be excited about there. 2. We are returning a strong core that went to the Final Four. They know the system, are a connected group, and have tasted...

The offense was predicated on spacing and Jake absolutely provided that. His defender could never help which provided opportunities for others.

And I would say that’s a bit overhyped. Top 10 for sure which is amazing. I truly don’t see this as a top 3 team.

Conveniently left of McDAA part but whatever. Regardless of the rankings, he was a known commodity that could have gone wherever he wanted. I have connections to the family and trust me, he was viewed much higher than top 30. I may be biased but apples/oranges here.

Who was a McDonalds All-American and the exception not the rule.

This is going to sound a bit pessimistic but I’m really not. I think this is a very good team but I feel like expectations should be tempered just a little for these reasons: * We’re losing the best freshman in program history. Wags covered up a lot of holes. * BAM’s leadership and his play...

Yeah…we’re fine without him but a super team with him. It’s a crapshoot with freshman…hope it doesn’t cost us.

That’s a fair point.

I definitely agree if we get both. What I was disagreeing with was the statement that we would be equal with 05 team with only 1 of AS or Blackwell.

Stop it! Either or puts us solidly as 2nd weekend and probably top 12 but nowhere near 04-05. Agree if we get both…super team!

What changed in the strategy to not pivot?

No, but that's a big drop-off from what Blackwell has proven he can produce and then hoping you get production from a freshman. If we're all in on Blackwell and don't get him, I'd love to see us go find a proven scorer that would make us legit title contenders. Don't misunderstand what I'm...

Seems a bit risky to not have a backup plan and hope you catch lightening in a bottle two years in a row with a freshman. Coleman may turn out to be a stud, but Blackwell is a proven commodity. This team has a chance to be special....like to have known production vs potential.

Not ideal

Hate to see Ty go and felt like he could have had an opportunity b/c of his rebounding, defense, and ability to play bigger than he is. Regarding Lee, I'm assuming you mean take the minutes that would have gone to Ty. Because, at least to me, Lee is way too small to take Ty's actual role. I...