Quote Originally Posted by MUFAN2003 View Post
Good post. In the NBA, I have heard "experts" say you make your name in the regular season and your legacy in the postseason. Virginia has made a name for themselves as has Iowa State, but really no legacy due to their lack of success in the tournament. Villanova and Jay Wright have a Final 4, but the last few years and this year have diminished that accomplishment a bit. Tom Izzo is "Mr. March" for a reason. Granted, only 1 national championship, but multiple Sweet 16's and Final Fours.

I think Marquette will be back soon (I think they can make the tourney next year, especially if Wojo adds two veteran grad transfers). I think Jay Wright has learned his lesson, he will target a dominant post player or two in each recruiting cycle to go with a bevy of great guards. Starting in 2016, already has a Top 20, 5-star post player (Spellman) coming in. Georgetown, Xavier, Butler all look like tournament teams. Providence should be, but who is their PG, that is a big question. Seton Hall has the talent, but will there be dysfunction again? Creighton adds Maurice Watson, Cole Huff, redshirt freshman Ronnie Harrell (Top 100 player). I would bet they will be better next year. St. John's will regress significantly and DePaul is DePaul (a good, young coach would help).
MU has four returning players. Five freshmen coming in. Nothing about that screams NCAA next year. If we can move out of the bottom and get in the NIT, that would be a very nice season.