Oh yeah I agree his leash is long but I could also see fans getting antsy if they bow out early this year.
***2025-26 Mens College Basketball Thread***
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Meh, let me know how those freshmen do over the course of the year. They are obviously high-level talents, but they are 17. The difference in last nights game was Duke relying on 17 year olds late, and Kentucky relying on 22 year olds late. The good coaches have figured out the kid to success is getting experience in the off-season.
I’m assuming like many super star freshman they will get better as the year goes on. Relying on a kid that is the unanimous number 1 pick that all the NBA players were raving about around the Olympics is a pretty good strategy.
But totally agree that the veteran leadership and experience pays dividends. Kansas has a really good mix which is why I have them as my favorite this year (barf)
I understand that but I’m his two years they have gone 27-9 each year and made the elite 8 last year. I understand what their expectations are as a program, but taking over for a legend and getting your feet set as a head coach takes a little time.
Duke still looks like Duke to me. With 3 lottery picks, I'll be shocked if they're not in the final four this year.
They don’t hang banners for November games. Fans may get restless, but not for games prior to New Year’s Day.
We know.
That part I don't know. Some may. ACC is basically 5th best conference now so these wins/losses probably matter.
The thing I would be worried about is Coach K probably picked him. Probably plenty of instances where that's worked and hasn't.
To say it hasn’t worked so far is a stretch. It’s not like they are mediocre. They are winning a bunch of games still. Elite 8 last year and have the best college freshman in quite some time.
I didn't say it hasn't worked. He definitely could get it rolling. Following a legend can be really tough.
Minnesota just lost to North Texas at home.
Once you watch the whole clip what I thought was a push on the sidelines wasn't. All happened after the play on the court
For all the fun we made of Perry, he was really pretty likeable for a KU player IMO.
LOL, what caused the poor shooting? That start makes me think long season for the gophers.
There isn't many teams out there that are the only Power 4 school in a decent size state, that is located in a large city, in the most lucrative league in college athletics and continue to just underachieve at football and basketball.
Minnesota is definitely on the list if there was one and looks like they continue that tradition this year again.
It truly is mind boggling.
I attribute a lot of it to it being a pro sports town but it shouldnt be this bad.
