Good analysis............so why is it happening?
Specifically, why is what started to happen under Glas, continuing to happen under Jones? Why did Rayfield, Dumas, and Callahan leave? I know Rayfield was recruited under the Glas regime, but still.
I have been a big Jones supporter since he came here, but it is getting extremely frustrating to see this team continue to struggle in year 3 of his tenure. By struggle, I mean lose to Southwest MN State (a decent team with size and some talent, but still a DII NSIC team), and barely eek out a win via a miracle shot against Valley City. His teams have been extremely streaky. Aside from a two week stretch heading into last years NCC tournament, there has been virtually no improvement in the play of this squad from Glas' last 4 years up until now.
And not being someone who follows recruiting religiously, this is an area that has sorely disappointed me the last 2 years. I have not been overly impressed with the recruits brought in during Jones' tenure except for Emanuel Little and Earvin Youmens, from Jones' first class. Obviously only time will tell about this years class who are all redshirting. Ignoring the need for any big man in the low post who can simply take up space and give quality minutes and be factor on the defensive end of the court has been a huge pet peeve for me.
It is frustrating to someone like me who fell in love with North Dakota athletics in the early 90's when the basketball team was arguably the hottest ticket in town. Crowds of 3-4,000 every night and deep post-season runs. Seems like an eternity ago.