Finding them is one thing but developing them is another. They both have done an excellent job in developing bigs.
UND has done well too with Avants, Rebraca, Brekke, but they have had better luck with guards.
I expect big things this year.
Outside of SDSU and NDSU... tell me who UND should be worried about right now?
DU and KC are starting over practically, WIU has a new coach, USD has a new starting 5, ORU and UST will be tough but have key losses. Omaha could be ready for a step up.
This has to be a top half of the Summit team next year.
You got most of the roster from last year back, you added some good pieces.
Now you got to deliver on it.
The frontcourt has taken positive steps forward. Now you have a core of Kuljuhovic, Mathews, Mayar, and T to work with and, if needed, Omot at the 4.
This will allow Erikson and Bothun to redshirt and develop. Excellent work by the staff to address this need.
Now, what to do with that last scholarship.
They were in 1st place in late January, but they fell completely apart
There has been some conversations that the core is entitled and there is signs that it is time to blow it up and start over. Even Helle could be on the table.
Need a new voice in the GM role.
Bottom line: UND has another scholarship to address an issue.
Can they land some size and more shooting?
There is still a LOT of potential for this year and given some of the turnover in the conference, they can be a top 3 team.