Didn't expect to win, so not surprised that we were thoroughly outplayed and lost. Yeah, we had a chance somehow at the end, but that was all bullshit. We were chucking up prayers and they started to fall. We slept for the first part of the second half after cutting it to three and that is when the game was lost. We were down by 18 points. It is very frustrating how many times other teams have just gone on killer runs against us all year. It's also a product of who we are-- which is a team that does better than it should with a bunch of middling players that Forbes molds into a respectable team. Nobody expected us to win 25 games last year and we did. Then we lost the nucleus of the team last year, and somehow won 19 this year. I suppose you can say we had two ACC POYs and shoulda/coulda/woulda done better, but I don't buy that.
We can match up with most teams with our starting 5, but by the end of the season, I felt like we were tapped, with our abilities/limitations well scouted and known. Every one of these guys will be better next year except for the guys who aren't returning, obviously. I feel like for the first time in the Forbes era that we have a pretty solid core who will be returning (assuming no unexpected losses or transfers). And I like who we have coming in, though we absolutely need another big man.
Bobi - Continue path, bulk up, improve outside shooting. The stuff typically expected between FR-SO years.
Cam - Improve shot, finishing ability. I think at this point his game is what it is, but if he can improve his outside shot, it negates the need for him to take it to the hole so much and play so physical, which contributes to fatigue.
Marsh - Improve feet, off-the-ball quickness/anticipation. I think he is limited, but development of a simple post move would make him so much more of a threat.
Carr - Needs bulk and to reduce his timidity. Also needs to reduce putting it on the floor. Both ACCT games had teams going for the ball whenever he put it on the floor. But the biggest thing is getting some strength and aggression from him. He is built like Ricardo Peral was, but weight/strength training has come a long way since those days and I think his shoulders are bigger than Peral's. Regardless, strength doesn't have to manifest itself in his appearance-- just during the game when teams are trying to push him around or when he takes a shot he should take instead of passing on it.
Monsanto - Work on shot selection and defense.
Taylor - Don't know what to say here. I was happy to see him contribute, so maybe he stays.
I'm assuming that Bradford is gone and I'm fine with that. His Stan King levels of production and effectiveness could be better utilized elsewhere.
Not sure about the kids coming in. One has a Slavic last name so you know he can ball. The Oklahoma kid is a shooter, which we desperately need.
