Red

[kcsu]

I feel there has been a malaise over the program since the 2nd sanctions in 15. I didn't feel that in 16 with that unexpected Final 4 but that unexpected run delayed the inevitable. Eventually I felt the malaise as I call it around 2019. I believe there is only one way to rid the malaise.

Hire outside of the Syracuse family and inject new life into the program. I think Red gave the program a shot in the arm with making some changes and being an engaged HS recruiter but he's a first time HC learning on the job and its not making the impact we hoped it would.

I'm curious how this year plays out, how embarrassing do things get and if any move is made.

Will it happen this March, probably not. The team likely wins enough games to avoid missing Acct. Year 3, the seat will be nearly on fire

Agreed year three has to be tournament time or i think it will be the end.

 

[CNY in Miami]

Kansas plays 1 freshman (off the bench), Kentucky plays 1 freshman (6 minutes a game off the bench), Duke has a generational talent and is getting way different caliber players than us. They also have two top 40 freshman that don’t see the floor. It’s 2025 the college game is dominated by experienced players. Comparing it to Melo’s team is pointless.

Carmelo snd Jerry were both freshman

 

[MamesJungro]

I'm a Sadiq fan. But he's not changing this program's trajectory by himself or with Kiyan and the Aussie.

We need to really hit in the portal and Red needs to grow as a coach and probably adjust the assistants (assuming he is getting another year).

I've said it before, but once this season is over and they decide if they want to retain Red, I need to see Kline and Red do a presser where they say the strategy for next year, the guys they are going to get on top of the HS kids to map to that strategy and in no uncertain terms be confident in making the tourney.

The PG and C position alone is abhorrent and if it's even somewhat replicated going into next year, it's a fire-able offense (if not already one for this year).

lol have Klein do a presser? Doesn’t everyone complain that we have no NIL and terrible scouting? Why would we trot out the 30 year old that runs those things

 

[Nicknack]

Agreed year three has to be tournament time or i think it will be the end.

My gawd. WHY???? Because THEN we will know it's time to move on? I mean, come on. The damn writing is on the wall. The narrative last year was this season was tournament or bust. We're beyond bust, we blow so badly. It is so apparent that as a program right now, we are low ACC caliber and it's a culmination of poor coaching, talent acquisition, talent assessment, roster construction and management.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Lampkin, Davis, and Carlos all transferred here in April. Taylor transferred here in early June.

Alex Kline wasn't hired until June 29. Majstrovic happened on his watch, but that's about it.

I'd like to see who Kline can bring in after a full season of scouting before we declare him a failure at assessment and acquisition.