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Can’t let last nights result weigh too much on our outlook but I do fear this may take time. I still think we lack that PG that can create for others. Mier can handle the duties but feel like he would be a better slasher. Eaglestaff could maybe do it but he’s also the guy that needs to score 20+ for us. Also, we need to figure it out defensively. Seems like we have some of the attributes to be relatively good defensively, minus a post defense, but not sure we have the want to be good defensively yet.

Yeah there’s a lot of inexperience. Reggie, Mier and Woodson all getting their first real run of minutes at this level.

Disappointing first half but I’m not completely shocked. One thing I will say, I wouldn’t mind if Mayar rides the bench this year. Guy doesn’t provide much that I can tell.

Would you rather minimize portal departures and be same old same old or get absolutely gutted but a new guy comes in and builds it his way? Maybe it doesn’t work, but I’m taking the latter all day. Worth the risk, imo.

It’s finally here. Maybe basketball can keep us distracted from the !@#$ show going on with football and hockey. One can hope, at least. Colorado State is 77th according to KenPom and we are 250th. They are led by #10, Nique Clifford. He’s a 6’6” guard that averaged 12ppg last year and is also an excellent rebounder averaging 7.6rpg. They brought in some high upside transfers with #8, Jaylen Krocker-Johnson, a 6’8” forward from Arkansas Little Rock where he was the freshman of the year. To add to that, they also have #13 Bowen Born a guard from Northern Iowa. Niko Medved is Colorado State’s head coach. He is a Minnesota alum. Colorado State is -16.5 with a total of 144.

I just don’t know who we’d hire, not that that’s my job but I am interested in potential targets. I know Todd Hoffner is a popular name but he’s almost as old as Bubba. I’d prefer a young up and comer. I mean I think I’ve been clear that my top vote would be Danny but not sure that would be super popular. Otherwise, we need fresh blood.

I had a former player DM last season after the extension expressing their frustration saying how he couldn’t stay awake during meetings.

If Bubba retains his job after the year, which he will unless it’s his own decision, we at least have to gut the defensive staff. Let whoever comes in run the defense however the hell they want. Go get Mark Sipple (first guy and only guy I looked at) or something

Simon has been really good besides the first pass of the day.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/und-forward-george-natsvlishvili-isnt-eligible-yet-but-fighting-hawks-confident-in-the-signing Interest article about George Natsvlishvili and how he is ineligible this season but UND is appealing. What I found most interesting is that he got here because of a Georgian scout that was watching T a bit but was impressed with how BJ developed and thinks George can develop similarly.

If Trey ends up at St. John’s it feels like we probably made the right decision.

Perron

Just got back from the game. A few thoughts: - Anyone know the deal with King? Banged up and precautionary sitting? - Trey is going to have a really big year. Stud. - who’s going to help Trey offensively? Mier looked like the most likely answer. Had a good night. - I like Woodson. Shot wasn’t really falling but it looks good, he’ll be fine. - Mara just doesn’t have the offensive skills. If he can make some corner 3s, he’ll be useful with his athleticism and defense. - Mayar I don’t think is it. He put up some points tonight but he just doesn’t really pass the eye test for me. Maybe I’m wrong. - Reggie looked okay. Still adjusting a bit but he’s strong for his size. May get backed down some come D1 games. Think he should be the primary ball handler off the bench. Steady. - liked seen Kraft get some early mins. He’s a hell of a shooter, likely the only RS freshman to get a real run at minutes. Erikson probably behind him due to need. - Amar didn’t have a big game but was doing some Amar things. Hit a couple 3s and that walk-in (idk how to phrase it) 3 was awesome. Jawed at the bench a bit. Wasn’t the prettiest game but that’s why they play it. Get some run in and iron some things out.

Concordia-Moorhead travels to Grand Forks tomorrow for the 31st meeting between these two. Should be a great opportunity to see the new looks Hawks before they open the regular season next Monday.

We play basketball this week.

What a choke job by USD.

Tell me why I shouldn’t get this thread going again.

Bubba.

Might not technically be the right thread but whatever. Would be a huge grab but guessing the offers will start to flow in. Only a sophomore.

One question I have, that’s been asked before, is are the apparent read option plays actually read options? For how few times Romfo actually keeps it, feels like he’s instructed not to. Or maybe it’s just never there, idk.

There was no wind. I was praying for each breeze sitting in those bleachers with the sun beating down.

I heard 8 and that UND lead much of the game, similar to @ND1

I’m feeling confident we get this one. 6-2 with a good opportunity to be 7-2 going into the SD schools.