Bubble Watch

[warriorfan4life]

This is a young team too, if they hang around they could be real good next season also.

I hope Whitehead and Delgado stick around, as they would be a top 15-20 team with them next year.

[Mucrisco]

And the people who expected an NCAA berth this year show their lack of basketball knowledge.

I guess I lack basketball knowledge.

[Gato78]

My confession: I thought we were an NCAA team this year. I thought the influx of talent, especially Henry, would get us there. I further thought that Duke successfully put young players in position to win and they did so repeatedly while Wojo was there. I truly believe we would be a lot better than we are. After 2/3 of the season is over, it appears there are other needed elements to win and I was wrong. Henry needs a bit more of a scorers mentality like he displayed against Butler. I did not appreciate how difficult the adjustment would be for some of the frosh and less than experienced players like Sandy and Luke and JJ. Each has played well in spurts but never the game in game out consistency needed to win in what is a very tough conference. I am disappointed in the lack of toughness--though I think that may come when the youngin's better understand 40 minute intensity. Wojo has even said they float in and float out at times. That did not happen with Butler but was on prominent display against the Hall Monitors. It is frustrating as a fan but the arc is headed in the right direction. It will just take more time than I thought for all of this to gel. We seem to be lacking leadership but maybe with all of the underclassmen playing big roles, it is to be expected. I am not mad. I am not giving up my tickets. I won't boycott anything. I will keep supporting them and enjoy every win and agonize with every loss. Not going to rip college kids on a public message board. I support Wojo and I hope he remains the face of our University for a long time. Tough one tonight but I am not jumping off the bandwagon.

[Mucrisco]

My confession: I thought we were an NCAA team this year. I thought the influx of talent, especially Henry, would get us there. I further thought that Duke successfully put young players in position to win and they did so repeatedly while Wojo was there. I truly believe we would be a lot better than we are. After 2/3 of the season is over, it appears there are other needed elements to win and I was wrong. Henry needs a bit more of a scorers mentality like he displayed against Butler. I did not appreciate how difficult the adjustment would be for some of the frosh and less than experienced players like Sandy and Luke and JJ. Each has played well in spurts but never the game in game out consistency needed to win in what is a very tough conference. I am disappointed in the lack of toughness--though I think that may come when the youngin's better understand 40 minute intensity. Wojo has even said they float in and float out at times. That did not happen with Butler but was on prominent display against the Hall Monitors. It is frustrating as a fan but the arc is headed in the right direction. It will just take more time than I thought for all of this to gel. We seem to be lacking leadership but maybe with all of the underclassmen playing big roles, it is to be expected. I am not mad. I am not giving up my tickets. I won't boycott anything. I will keep supporting them and enjoy every win and agonize with every loss. Not going to rip college kids on a public message board. I support Wojo and I hope he remains the face of our University for a long time. Tough one tonight but I am not jumping off the bandwagon.

Great post!

[IrwinFletcher]

Agreed. You can see flashes with a lot of these guys that, with more experience, shows some very real potential. Add a piece or two and there is talent there for multiple NCAA tournaments.

I think Traci is really starting to show what he can be. He is so much more aggressive (sometimes to a fault) and is actually showing some moves. I am really excited about what he can be over the next 3 seasons.