Campbell's extension officially starts the clock on Prohm. I agree they did look much better Saturday, is it enough? Probably not. However, if they do continue to improve exponentially he could get another year.
End of January Update Coach Prohm
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Absolutely agree. And yes we did play well. We didn't play perfect, obviously, and making 16 threes certainly helps, but a lot of those were coming off of O-rebounds and good ball movement.
The direction of our team is trending correctly, however the Prohm saga is going to come to and end this year in my opinion. The ONLY way I could see that changing is if somehow we win something like 6 out of the next 8 games, but that's a ridiculous task.
CycloneErik
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There are a lot people on this board that can acknowledge that ISU had some good moments under Prohm, but the general direction is not positive and a change needs to be made. Debating the merits of how much Prohm contributed to the highs isn't worth much effort, because a 2 win season is flat out un-acceptable. Jared said it best, when to paraphase, he said: We're now championing effort and lauding being semi-competitive in basketball games. ...when did that become ok?
Im probably going to get flamed for this but here goes. I agree with everything you stated above. I also cant bring myself to cheer against the cyclones in any circumstance. BUT..my biggest fear is some 3 or 4 game win streak that sells false hope for this coach to be retained for next year. Things are so bad right now we get excited when the team plays hard. Think about that.
I don't know how realistic it is with the current transfer climate, but, I'd like to see most of our players stay, even with a coaching change, because I think they can be competitive next season. If winning games/having fun, gives them confidence their best option is staying in Ames next season regardless of the coach, that's what I'm cheering for.
Exactly. I will cheer for the team to win but I’m no longer disappointed when we don’t. Prohm has irreparably lost a large portion of the fan base. Prolonging the pain does nothing.
Kind of reminds me of the last half of the 2015 football season. Team started pulling out all the stops and was actually playing good football. Nearly upset #5 OSU. But it was still time to move on, and that has obviously been proven over the past few years.
Yup that's so true. That's why I started laughing when I was seeing good ball movement. I literally couldn't handle my emotions when watching guys do basic basketball fundamentals haha.
I think if Prohm wins one b12 game this season, its better than 50/50 he stays.
If he wins 2 b12 games? I think he stays.
Not what I prefer, but what I think happens, if we win.
I don't think we're good enough to win a b12 game.
If he wins 2 b12 games? I think he stays.
Not what I prefer, but what I think happens, if we win.
I don't think we're good enough to win a b12 game.
I'd be incredibly disappointed if Jamie determined Prohm's fate based off winning 1 single conference game.
I disagree. This team would beat Kansas twice, Baylor, Tech, OK St on the road, OU, TCU home and away, and K-state on the road. He wins all of those, he for sure stays.
I would like to keep a couple. I would also like it if some transferred so the new coach could go an get his type of players. Obviously Foster, Get Tyrese to come in as a freshman. Some of them I don't think are that worthy of sticking around though to be honest.
If Iowa State wins every single one of their games I will buy a beer for every single person on this website.
Oh it is impossible, but if he wins out then he would stay is my argument. It won't happen, but if it were to happen Prohm is not fired at the end of the season.
I thought they played really well also but Prohm is paid to win games. It amazes me how many people that dont realize even the worst Power 6 teams in basketball dont get blown out by 25 every single game. There are plenty of horrible teams playing other teams close.
Do you think its more or less likely that prohm stays now that Campbell got the extension? 3 million for assistants definitely drains the buyout pool.
Or did Jamie know this was coming enough to not have that be an issue
Or did Jamie know this was coming enough to not have that be an issue
So what happens if we sweep TCU, steal 1 from KU, beat K-State, and lose to Texas, Baylor, KU, and Tech.
4-4 to end the season, and maybe win the play in game for the big 12 conference tourney. Hard decision imo.
Oh for sure. 4 ranked opponents, #2 and undefeated Baylor, KU twice. Yeah, 100% he'd stay. That'd be one of the best stretches of wins in the history of Iowa State.
