friarwolf wrote:JB, why would they get better? Players don't improve under our "players coach". They don't have to because he isn't going to do anything to them. He can't even pull the trigger on Memphis Doug. He should have been run off after his freshman year yet he continues to occupy a spot. Chaggy????? Feron doesn't even start anymore in his second season and his numbers are basically the same as last year and built largely on the non-conf part of the schedule. Mike? His stats have dropped like a rock after the cupcake non-conf schedule. I would say it is even money Davis and Jolly level off next year as there is no one going to push them. I just don't see the reason for optimism if the idiot returns.............
I pointed out the improvement in certain players in a different thread with links, but Hunt, Mike, and White have improved significantly over last season. Jasey has shortcomings, but is better than what he was at A&M. And Davis is much improved over what he was at TCU. Ethan of course was a rotational piece to begin with and has flatlined.
Players get better with age. And with competition. With McNeil coming in, there are going to be (at least should be) some serious competition for minutes next season. I like what Jank did with benching Ethan and Mike. They know they need to play better defensively in order to get a starting spot next season, and Hunt needs to work on his jumper more to be able to play at guard. Competition and competitive practices breed success.
With the group of players on campus fighting for spots, they should significantly improve this offseason. This team should be much better defensively this year, be in the hunt for the conference title, and easily earn an NCAA berth. If none of that happens, it is absolutely, 100% on the coach.