agree....there is so much chase hype given how briefly he played. I saw the potential too but there seems to be something behind the scenes (more than fouls) that limited his p.t.? bizarre to me
Appears to me that it takes a lot for a young guy to earn Ryan's trust.
I mean he could drive through Normal or take I-80 but I think they will fly him to Morgantown
So do we focus on 2024-25 and doing whatever it takes to be playing in the NCAA tournament? If so, then push out all the players you feel necessary to bring in players to achieve that goal. Of course that is easy to accomplish. All you need to do it say it on this board and the coach can accomplish it.
Yeah. Do whatever it takes. There won't be a 26-27 and beyond for Pedon if we are not in the NCAA in the next 2 years. You're good with a 4th or 5th place finish in 24-25? That's what we currently have and that's only because Drake and Indy will be rebuilding. If these guys can get more NIL or a better chance, they would be gone. The truth is, most of them can't. Letting schloraship players sit around when you know they will not significantly contribute is wild to me. Bring in guys to compete for starting spots. In the end, this will happen. Adding 1 Fresh to replace Sissoko will not be good enough. Pedon said it himself. We need shooting, shooting. The "shooting" is NOT on the roster. Mal is streaky at best. Davis is not a shooter. They are back. Luke? Nah. He will probably "move on" from playing basketball. Burford? Not a shooter. Most likely headed to the portal. JK? Yeah! He will be back, but can't do it all. We need more than 1 more Fresh. Thinking about 25-26, 26-27? There are too many factors in college basketball to be thinking that far out. Win now! Others are figuring it out, I expect our coach to do the same. There's nothing that builds relationships and friendships better than a weekend at the NCAA tournament!
Agree, ISU has to make a play to win it NOW. The “we get this piece, then that piece, etc. is so before the portal thinking. Game has changed and everyone is a free agent every year. You start with a fresh slate and build from there. That does not mean you get rid of everyone but this team has not been competitive the last two years. If Pedon can’t win it in four years you need to get a JC, or division one or two coach that consistently wins and knows how to rebuild every year. Portal and NIL has made this a whole new ballgame. ISU is not Gonzaga. We cannot build on what is here because what is here has not gotten us to the dance for DECADES. Not that we don’t have a couple pieces but go get what you need it is out there. Out of our three freshman this year only one really contributed and that was later in the season. So if one of the two freshman contribute late this coming season and maybe one of the sophomores then you have three of the eight players you need. Hopefully Foster stays, so that is four. You need at least two if not three portal players, I would go get four that can start for us tomorrow. Who are they, where are they? That is what you pay coaches for. There are lots of good players out there. Especially players whose coach left a school. Grad students looking for one last run. I would have liked to just had that pure shooter Oakland had last season. Looks like the valley is in reload mode. ISU better reload better than your conference mates or we have another long season ahead of us.
You said it better than my ramble!
This all sounds good but I firmly believe the NIL portal world makes this approach obsolete. Just my opinion. Look at UNI, a program with a much richer history than ISU (not including now ancient ISU past success) and a well established/respected coach..they will be incredibly active in the portal this year. Seems there is a good culture there so why all the transfers?
Foster, Burford
I don't think he is a Big 12 guard
