my two cents

[powdersmack]

Maybe because they had Burton yesterday. We got a chance to see the teams play without each guy and without each guy.

To some extent I agree with that, but everyone has been saying it since the first ND game. Plus, road game vs home game definitely plays into it as well.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Agreed. If we get the guys, you mention back, add two solid portal players we will have a good team.

Yeah, I'd like to believe this. Talent looked pretty good on paper this year, too. I am so troubled by our defense. It's not just the players.

 

[bballbeadle]

Okay, not sure why the talent needs to be even. That isn't how life works. In my corner of the world I get to watch a lot of Wisconsin basketball. Similar NIL budget to SU. In addition, they recruit 3 stars in the "mighty" Big 10, so they do not out talent anyone. Wisconsin has a known system and philosophy. I would say coaching matters A LOT. Greg Gard was a career assistant coach like Red when he got the head job.

People complain that SU will struggle to compete with the big public universities that have more students, etc. The Badgers are a great example with football and basketball. Big NIL football budget and poor coaching, what does all the talent get you with poor coaching? No bowl game for the first time in forever. On the flip side, basketball has limited NIL resources, doesn't choose to recruit 4 or 5 stars and does well. It can work with a good coach.

Hello, fellow Badger! Class of 72 here. Welcome to interesting times with Cuse basketball.