WSpringsBird
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I thought it might be interesting to lay out what we think success in Pedon's first year might look like. Just to get the conversation started, for me success would look something like:
1. Record near .500 or above.
2. Less unwanted player turnover at the end of the year than we have experienced in recent years.
3. Team consistently plays really hard, smart defense.
4. Solid fundamentals on offense, too (reasonable # of turnovers, good off-ball movement, no chucking up long 3s with a lot of time left on the shot clock, etc.).
5. Increased excitement about the basketball program, due in part to strong community and alumni engagement.
6. High character on and off the court.
I tried to stick to things that it might be reasonable, albeit difficult, for Pedon to deliver in his first year. Obviously, there are a whole lot of other things that would be great but probably none of us think are reasonable to expect in Year 1, like winning the conference tourney. I would be thrilled if Pedon could deliver on all six of those points.
But what am I missing? Where am I being unrealistic?
1. Record near .500 or above.
2. Less unwanted player turnover at the end of the year than we have experienced in recent years.
3. Team consistently plays really hard, smart defense.
4. Solid fundamentals on offense, too (reasonable # of turnovers, good off-ball movement, no chucking up long 3s with a lot of time left on the shot clock, etc.).
5. Increased excitement about the basketball program, due in part to strong community and alumni engagement.
6. High character on and off the court.
I tried to stick to things that it might be reasonable, albeit difficult, for Pedon to deliver in his first year. Obviously, there are a whole lot of other things that would be great but probably none of us think are reasonable to expect in Year 1, like winning the conference tourney. I would be thrilled if Pedon could deliver on all six of those points.
But what am I missing? Where am I being unrealistic?