The countdown to 2015-16 starts now

[ponyswim]

Wisconsin had one 5 star - Dekker, one 4 star - Koenig, and the rest are 3 stars I believe, including Kaminsky.
The real interesting thing to me was that they had 5-6 guys who are Red Shirts. So it seems like 1 or 2 a year are redshirted.
They are doing a great job of developing players.

[Grant Carter]

The caveat "Assuming everyone returns" appears frequently in this thread. I think we are all hoping (but not yet taking it to the bank) that assumption is correct.

I was more talking about the CBS link...with Nic and Markus in the "Notable players expected to return," part.

You did catch the "expected" in your quote right? The author is saying he expects them to return, he is not saying they have announced it or anything like that.

[LA_Mustang]

Unless you're planning to leave/not leave early for the NBA draft, do you ever announce that you're staying?

[Mustangs35SMU]

You did catch the "expected" in your quote right? The author is saying he expects them to return, he is not saying they have announced it or anything like that.

Yes. I just didn't know what I missed that would make them feel expected.

Especially before any of the investigation stuff comes out.

[1983 Cotton Bowl]

We need more skill and a few kids that can get their own shots, folks that won't allow us to slump on O. That's what will propel us. Our teamwork and defense are legit. Wisconsin isn't exactly chock full of top 20 kids, but you can win a title if you live in the 25- 120 range

Good point

[MFFL02]

Most guys on Wisconsin could hit an open jumper. In the NCAAs, Nic and Sterling were the only ones.

[ojaipony]

And notice the MOPs or those most impactful in recent years have all been guards. I think an elite front court can GET you to the tourney and even take you deep but you are not going to win it without at least 2 elite guards (a star and then a junk yard dog type - Duke doesn't win this without Grayson). We will have this next year.

[Pony81]

I can't wait for next season. Attending SMU games and their post season runs over the last few years has been an amazing experience.
Glad to hear LB saying he has lots more in the tank. I can't wait to see Michigan on our floor. That will be a big game and I can not be more excited.

If Markus comes back we wil the AAC .

This BBall team rivals the 1981-3 football experience. Just a blast to play and beat big name teams.

[hoopmanx]

And notice the MOPs or those most impactful in recent years have all been guards. I think an elite front court can GET you to the tourney and even take you deep but you are not going to win it without at least 2 elite guards (a star and then a junk yard dog type - Duke doesn't win this without Grayson). We will have this next year.

It's a guards game. Having a world class backcourt is everything. Match-ups go both ways and 3 is worth more than 2, it's that simple. There are only a handful of automatic bigs who score most every time they get the ball in the post. When you play one of them, have a plan, about all you can do. If you lack size, but have snipers and slashers, spread the floor, make them work and good will come

[smupony94]

40-1 odds


http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/126 ... ampionship

[Pony Boss]

Those are great odds. Get in now.

[MFFL02]

Those are great odds. Get in now.

Emmanuel Mudiay ain't walking through that door!

[stl.pony]

What are our expectations from Sed and Shake in year 1?

[smupony94]

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/col ... 02481.html

[ojaipony]

What are our expectations from Sed and Shake in year 1?

My opinion: Sed will be more ready early but Shake might get more minutes. Sed is college ready physically/mentally. Shake might struggle a little with the initial transition to the college game. Both will be stars before all said and done no doubt in my mind.