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Actually it's looking like those that left cleaned the house for us.

Consider that most were high level achievers during their high school career. The first inclination is to play at the highest level they can. Then they get buried on the bench, they still have the talent just maybe overstepped their level or went too far away from home.

Wish her well but was really happy that spot opened up - at least a year too late.

I counted it twice and it is 6-5. I see Northern Iowa as ripe for a road win which would put us at least at 7-4.

This has been hashed over on several platforms. Discussions said there was lots going on off the court it seems. From helicopters to attitudes. The staff moved on quickly so they saw the writing on the wall and for many it appears this was addition by subtraction. IMO they put together a team that wins more games next year than last year's team did (that's a low bar but it means they are moving in the right direction).

However, according to what has been shared, it did all go down in 24 hours correct. Most the players put their names in the portal (supposedly a day after telling Mal to her face they weren't) and the next day she stepped down, so it really couldn't have gone much faster.

There is much more to being "the best player" than points on a scoreboard. Addition by subtraction it appears.

IMO he has to take the high road and immediately start looking to the future and his team. It appears that from what he knows he was willing and able to move on from her quickly.

It's South Carolina he's gonna have a tutor, someone to write his papers, someone to take notes on his online classes.

Decisions have consequences. When "the family" made this decision they knew the consequences, they chose money over school, community, fans. Down the road the money will be gone along with the legacy she would have had at UND and in Grand Forks.

I would think Trey is gone - just thinking time with family and a million dollars is more important than a few credits.

Helicopter parents and a prima dona - addition by subtraction.

If he wanted her I'll say a lot. In the end a coach wants someone who is invested, not begged. If the back story is there were helicopter parents and prima dona attitude probably not so much.

Timeline doesn't fit - she bailed after Mal was let go. She bailed on her school, her community and her fans.

Well at least we know what the price of her integrity is.

Shame. I know she is a GF legend but at UND she is now a traitor. I fully intend to turn my back when she is introduced in GF and I have no problem with Boo Birds.

It's starting to sink in, BB is now like hockey, if we get a good one expect them to be around for about two years and enjoy that time.

Hoping the Herald is working on a story about the mass WBB exodus. Losing eight players merits a story that includes quotes from the former players (like they did with the hockey players saying they would have transferred if they didn't get Dane). When did it fall apart, what changed in the locker room, what was the best part of their UND experience? If some refuse to be interviewed that is part of the story.

At least one went to camp at SU, they thought he had enough talent to invest some time and money in him. Perhaps he committed before they could make their offer?

And based on most recent years - this team has nowhere to go but up.

Most are in for a surprise, as a majority who have entered the portal have discovered. However, as has been shared, the team is better off for the future with some of them gone.

At that level it could include plane tickets for his family for games. Really hope he has his academics on track for his future.

In that the MVFC has its share of Haves and Have Nots, it could not be difficult to flip last year and get back into the playoffs. Even with the challenges of the defense several of the games were winnable. Very predictable that bandwagon fans will be back quickly.

I am conceding that the silence from the team's current players in the portal means none of them are changing their minds?

I'm fine with this hire, however can someone explain the benefit of going through the expense and administrative tasks of doing an national search when you have the next coach on staff - were they hoping someone better would apply?