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jacobkdoyle said:
2 games with Wichita State would go a LONG way in helping that.
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This could be just what we need to make a push for one of those top 4 seeds that seem to go to more of the power conferences.

I am concerned with what is going on at Uconn right now. I hope they are a top 25 team next year but something is up over there.

We need 3 teams in the top 25 and another 1-2 within top 50.

UC
Wichita
SMU
Uconn
UCF
 
waterhead said:
This could be just what we need to make a push for one of those top 4 seeds that seem to go to more of the power conferences.

I am concerned with what is going on at Uconn right now. I hope they are a top 25 team next year but something is up over there.

We need 3 teams in the top 25 and another 1-2 within top 50.

UC
Wichita
SMU
Uconn
UCF
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Lol...there's no way they're ranked. Like this past year, I think they'll struggle to stay top 100.

If Wichita were to join, UC and WSU would be ranked probably all year.

Hoping SMU recovers from Ojeleye among others possibly leaving.

UCF will be better, but will it be good enough? I see them being fringe-top 50.

Will Houston be any good? Dotson graduating hurts, but Gray has another year and is certainly legit.

Would like to think Temple and Memphis can bounce back, but not getting my hopes up too high.

I don't expect any of the 5 I haven't mentioned to be top 100 at any point. Which is pretty sad that you can nearly guarantee that over half a year in advance.

It's pretty important for UC that Wichita St. joins ASAP. We all see the potential in next year's team, and I already think we're going to struggle to be taken seriously come Selection Sunday. Gotta take any help we can get.
 
Jumping the gun big time here. But 2018-2019 season with the guards we have, 4 guard lineup with Brooks in the middle would be an idea. Again, way too early. we could get some great post players to replace Gary and KW, but it's just a thought. We were a 4 guard team during our sweet 16 run. We just need to be able to play a little 2-3 zone if we would ever run with 4 guards.

Broome - SR
Cumberland - JR
Williams - SO
Evans - SR
Brooks - JR
 
#BearcatNation said:
Lol...there's no way they're ranked. Like this past year, I think they'll struggle to stay top 100.

If Wichita were to join, UC and WSU would be ranked probably all year.

Hoping SMU recovers from Ojeleye among others possibly leaving.

UCF will be better, but will it be good enough? I see them being fringe-top 50.

Will Houston be any good? Dotson graduating hurts, but Gray has another year and is certainly legit.

Would like to think Temple and Memphis can bounce back, but not getting my hopes up too high.

I don't expect any of the 5 I haven't mentioned to be top 100 at any point. Which is pretty sad that you can nearly guarantee that over half a year in advance.

It's pretty important for UC that Wichita St. joins ASAP. We all see the potential in next year's team, and I already think we're going to struggle to be taken seriously come Selection Sunday. Gotta take any help we can get.
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Rumor is Gray might take the money and go overseas. I think hes almost 24 years old. Memphis wont be getting any better. They are a mess right now. No sure if the Lawsons dad has kept his job meaning both brothers may be gone. They have already lost a few to transfer and there is word more may follow. Tubbys job is also up in the air
 
Interesting to hear Cronin's comments on Jenifer and Broome. Obviously we will have to change a little bit on how our half court sets work with either of them in the game. However, he did mention we will probably press a little more next year due to the quickness we gain at PG and that it wasn't Troy's "thing" because of his foot speed.

I don't think either PG will require any prodding to get the ball up the court and with the addition of more pressing it could be a lot of fun to watch. I don't think I am ready to say "fast paced" with Cronin at the helm but a faster pace is certainly in order. With the new additions and scoring options on offense and a faster pace we could easily see 80 PPG on the year and more fan favorite high flying dunks.

We have all the ingredients in the starting 5 to score the ball. Obviously many of us question what our chemistry will look like, defense, and turnovers...but I am optimistic Cronin will get them on the right page.
 
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waterhead said:
Interesting to hear Cronin's comments on Jenifer and Broome. Obviously we will have to change a little bit on how our half court sets work with either of them in the game. However, he did mention we will probably press a little more next year due to the quickness we gain at PG and that it wasn't Troy's "thing" because of his foot speed.

I don't think either PG will require any prodding to get the ball up the court and with the addition of more pressing it could be a lot of fun to watch. I don't think I am ready to say "fast paced" with Cronin at the helm but a faster pace is certainly in order. With the new additions and scoring options on offense and a faster pace we could easily see 80 PPG on the year and more fan favorite high flying dunks.

We have all the ingredients in the starting 5 to score the ball. Obviously many of us question what our chemistry will look like, defense, and turnovers...but I am optimistic Cronin will get them on the right page.
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You keep bringing up chemistry. I don't really get that concern. We lose only 2 players from last year's team and Broome spent the whole year with the team. Williams and T Moore are the only ones unfamiliar with what we're doing, and they aren't slam dunks to be in the rotation (Williams might be but he's going to come off the bench and sounds like Nsoseme might redshirt).
 
jacobkdoyle said:
You keep bringing up chemistry. I don't really get that concern. We lose only 2 players from last year's team and Broome spent the whole year with the team. Williams and T Moore are the only ones unfamiliar with what we're doing, and they aren't slam dunks to be in the rotation (Williams might be but he's going to come off the bench and sounds like Nsoseme might redshirt).
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Agreed. I don't get this whole chemistry thing. Cane has fit in from day one, loves the city and is real close with the team. He's always with them. I get that people aren't jumping on the bandwagon until they seem him play in real games, but trust me, we are in a very good situation.
 
I'm also not sure who is questioning our defense? Why would anyone question a Coach Cronin defense? We might give up more PPG but we should still be very efficient PPP-wise.
 
jacobkdoyle said:
I'm also not sure who is questioning our defense? Why would anyone question a Coach Cronin defense? We might give up more PPG but we should still be very efficient PPP-wise.
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I get the defensive questions. Kyle doesn't play great defense, jarron gets steals but isn't lock down defender, and cane and Jj are smaller so bigger guards could take advantage of that. In our league we will be fine but in the tournament these things could be an issue. I think we will still be ok but there are questions marks
 
If our defense is top 40, which it will be, that's good enough. In the tournament, you gotta be able to score and go toe to toe with the UK and UCLAs of the world. We haven't been able to do that. No matter how good your defense is, you can't lock the really good teams down
 
jacobkdoyle said:
I'm also not sure who is questioning our defense? Why would anyone question a Coach Cronin defense? We might give up more PPG but we should still be very efficient PPP-wise.
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My points in general have to do with where I think we get better and where we might get worse. I don't think we will have a poor defense by any means but we could take a little step back. Cronin often commented on how Troy and KJ worked in sync at the top of the key...they just knew where the other guy was going to be or how they would react. Add to that KJ was in Cronin's eyes our best defender. I just think we could lose a little on D...maybe not a lot...but a little.

In terms of chemistry I am not talking about the locker room really. I am sure they all get along very well. Troy and KJ were seniors and Cronin commented on how it was the best team chemistry he has ever had...which of course means things can be worse in that department. Troy and KJ were good for on the floor chemistry because they weren't looking to take a lot of shots. The other players were able to thrive. If Broome is a little more selfish it could be a factor or it may not.

No big deal really. I think we will be a better team overall and I am more excited about next year than any in the Cronin era.
 
cincyguy13 said:
If our defense is top 40, which it will be, that's good enough. In the tournament, you gotta be able to score and go toe to toe with the UK and UCLAs of the world. We haven't been able to do that. No matter how good your defense is, you can't lock the really good teams down
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I am on a similar page here. I think we will be top 30 on D but I think you are right...it's tough to lock down the best players in the country in March. I would rather be competent enough on offense to keep scoring when we get scored on.
 
GarradJ21 said:
Agreed. I don't get this whole chemistry thing. Cane has fit in from day one, loves the city and is real close with the team. He's always with them. I get that people aren't jumping on the bandwagon until they seem him play in real games, but trust me, we are in a very good situation.
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I am as excited as anyone to see him play and I don't question his offensive abilities at all. As long as he creates opportunities for the other players we should be in a very good situation...and I think he will do that.

My only concern here is that we need to keep getting the ball down low and the guards can't dominate shot attempts. The big guys need to eat too. I think Cronin will still make this a priority so I think we will be just fine.
 
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