EternalOptimist

20 seconds left, down 3, and after the timeout, we attempt a contested layup. Bad coaching is right.

You can think he's a good shot or a bad shot, it really doesn't matter , Guga cant play the whole game and Josh seems to always be in foul trouble. As a staff, its him or Erikson to give Guga a break. Pick your poison, but at least allow them some time. They will both miss shots and make mistakes because neither has had meaningful minutes.

Subbing... once again, they dont give him any time. Now something must be up with A3, so he gets time and we see he really should be getting time.

And an instant yank from the game. That's a perfect example of sucking the confidence out of a player. 30 seconds of play time and a wide open shot miss, and pull him. Im not defending him missing, but let him at least break a sweat. Its either get him some time or let Josh foul out. If he is a shooter, he'll come out of it, if he isn't you'll know, but this 1 minute or less crap isnt helping anyone, or the team. Might as well keep him on the bench

I'm not convinced of it either - Those categories are what I believe "they" (the players) will be thinking - not necessarily what the reality is.

It will most likely be a 100% complete rebuild, but maybe that is what is needed. Let's play it out for (my opinion only). Assume: UND finishes in the bottom 3 of the summit league and does nothing in the tournament. Coach relieved of duty after the season Out of eligibility (unless the NCAA changes things): Reggie Thomas, Eli King, Garrett Anderson, George Natsvishvili Hit the portal for a better team and or $$: A3, Greyson Uelman, Curtis Twins Hit the portal for an opportunity: Bothun, Erikson 50/50 they stay or go: Zack Kraft, Anthony Doppler, Josh Jones, Wylee Delorme Staying: Karson Ouse Incoming: Carter Evenson & Sage Hanson Decommits: Jayden Moore

This is the game where the staff lost the team.

Coaches had Ouse playing the big, if this isnt rock bottom, I hate to see what is.

You'd think after picking up fouls on that earlier, you wouldn't do it again, but i guess not.

True. But he isnt ready and it shows. Why they insist on putting him in there is mind boggling. Especially when the staff should be on the hot seat. I dont get it. It falls in line with other play time decisions - they dont make sense sometimes. Are we sure Sather doesnt have the extension already?

They really did him dirty. He's not ready and was planning on a red shirt year. Sure Micah got hurt, you do him no favors by burning this year. Doppler could have statistically done the same as he had done. Bad decision.

He's struggled for sure, but the word is he is a good shooter. It cant be easy to get a feel if he only gets in for a minute, then get pulled. The subbing is terrible. Let him get a run.

I don't disagree with this - as a matter of fact, I totally agree. That said, the Hockey program is a high major D1 program, so comparing hockey to basketball is apples to oranges. I believe they have redone the locker rooms a few years ago. The film room is new and so is the snack area. On my wish list is an actual player development coach. Someone that is available for individual player skills. To my knowledge, the players practice and lift weights (they do have a strength coach), but I don't think they have a skills coach that would work with players 1-1 or in small groups to help refine skills. I'm sure there are some NCAA rules about how much time staff can spend with players, but I know other programs have coaches like this.

I'm curious as to what steps administration could/should take to help build this program?

Tough to win with 23 turnovers and 0-18 from 3.

Good to get that 1st win. I think the secret is to play all our games during the day with the high pitched piercing screams of elementary kids. It's fun, but it's a different kind of loud.

I think he was out due to the hard hit to the head he took last game. He didn't play after that, and I didn't even see him on the bench last night, but he could have been at the end.

It sounds like Micah still struggling with a back injury. I think that is why we saw Karson play - which in my opinion is a bad decision to pull his red-shirt, he didn't look ready. Guga had decent stats at the end of the game, but his 1st half numbers were not there - hopefully he gets more consistent. I am still a believer of pulling that defending big out of the lane to open up the driving lanes. Without Jones, we did it more often, and I think uncovered more opportunities for the drive. We need our big to hit a few 3s though - we didn't get that last night, but from what I hear, bothun can shoot the ball, so hopefully with some more minutes more will fall.

I'm trying to find some positive in that 1st half. The only thing I can find is according to the stats, we only have 7 turnovers. I think that's very generous of the stat keeper, but its an improvement from the other day

We are on pace to give up 112 points... defense is bad, and offense is bad. Tough to watch

To me is looks like they are struggling offensively to get good shots (27 turnovers is an indicator they are having some issues). A lot of the 3s are either at the end of the shot clock, or look like they are relieved there is no pressure so they take the shot. We also miss a TON of post attempts.

Well - they must have played together at some point. I do know they know each other well.

Heh... I don't know Wes personally, but why would Chavez wait this long to renew? I can kind of buy into the idea that he didn't want to pull the plug last year with all the other coaching changes, but he is either going to renew, or not renew. Waiting only means there may be some contingent in his head, like possibly having a good year. OR... he has begun his search already.

Were they actually AAU teammates or did the Curtis twins and A3 play a year ahead of Moore. They all played for the same AAU organization, but I don't think they played on the same team. To my knowledge, A3 and Moore play the same position.

It might be... and I certainly could be wrong. I agree that both of them (as well as A3) have a lot of growing to do. But that said, the coaches seem very high on them, so they will get ample opportunity to figure a few things out. Here is how it plays out: 1) UND finishes 7th-9th and possibly loses a play-in game (which I think is very probable) 2) Coach doesn't get a renewed contract - UND AD takes some time to get someone causes uncertainty 3) Several guys leave due to being out of eligibility 4) Several others leave to make more $$ 5) A few leave because they are not playing 6) Everyone in their circle has told them how great they are and it's someone else to blame for the losing, they could shine elsewhere 7) They will get offered more $ than UND will be able to give them to convince them to stay. Again - this is baseless, and has no factual info in it - just my opinion and prediction.