Still proud of team

[tony0051]

Yesterday sucked it big, no doubt. But this team was fun to watch pretty much all season.

A lot of grit to win 4 straight to even get to the bubble talk. Cook got schooled yesterday but he has had some moments of sheer greatness. His game against Delgado was amazing.

Bohannon is TO prone at times and he is limited attacking the rim. He has to improve that part. Ala Steve Nash. But man he has great vision and can shoot lights out. He even got to the line yesterday.

Baer is the ultimate total player. Needs to add a little muscle. Gets pushed under the basket too often for defensive rebounds but other than that he maximizes his game very well

A lot of great stories about this team. Overall enjoyed the season and can't wait to see what next year becomes.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

The only thing I'm gonna expect out of next year is top half of the big ten with an outside shot at top 5? Is that reasonable? And then maybe win a BTT game

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

In 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 if we don't make the sweet 16 or elite 8 in one of those years, I'll get really frustrated

 

[oakhawk]

They met expectations. A very young team. they were a long shot to make the NCAAs from the start. Most people said they would do well to make the NIT. And they should. People got their hopes up after every big win. But they have a lot of growth to do, especially on defense.

 

[DavenportHawk8]

They met expectations. A very young team. they were a long shot to make the NCAAs from the start. Most people said they would do well to make the NIT. And they should. People got their hopes up after every big win. But they have a lot of growth to do, especially on defense.

This was a "what-if" season. Lots of chances to get the "BIG WIN" but ultimately failed. I didn't expect more than 15-18 wins out of them. They were young and they were challenged in the non-conf. The amount of improvement from game 1 to game 32 was pretty shocking. These 5 freshman are going to be good down the stretch. Might be their Junior year before we get back to the NCAA, but they are a strong core to build around.

I would say the only downer of the entire season was our "experienced" guys and how they regressed. Jok didn't seem to make any improvement to his game. Uhl & Williams really struggled this year. The two bright spots Ellingson & Baer really came on late. Hopefully those two can continue to improve. They could be key role players next year.