Jeff Goodman Projects Next Year

[HoraceGrant]

Jeff Goodman did some very premature projections of the top 16 seeds for next year's NCAA tourney. It's Insider so you may not be able to read it, but he picked the Clones as a 1 seed. Pretty big props from one of the biggest CBB guys around.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jef...GoodmanTop2016seeds&refresh=true&refresh=true

 

[Eriksp]

That's awesome! Can we get a summary of what he said?

 

[DeereClone]

did he do this last year at this time? Would be interesting to see how close he was a year ago when the seeds come out on Sunday.

 

[CloneZone13]

#RESPECT

 

[Al_4_State]

If we get a 1 seed, I'm putting $100 on the 16 seed.

If we win, it's money well spent. If we lose, which let's face it - any longtime Cyclone is going to be nervous as **** about this - it's a nice boost.

 

[Final42b]

This year and next is our shot to hang a final 4 banner

 

[Gunnerclone]

If we get a 1 seed, I'm putting $100 on the 16 seed.

If we win, it's money well spent. If we lose, which let's face it - any longtime Cyclone is going to be nervous as **** about this - it's a nice boost.

Without any unexpected losses to the team like a surprise early leaver I wouldn't be nervous about this situation. I'm done with all of that.

 

[Thomasrickj]

That means we are kind of a big deal!

 

[Gunnerclone]

This year and next is our shot to hang a final 4 banner

Ya because with the way things have been going we're probably due for a huge step back in 2016/17 and beyond.

 

[ISUalum2012]

That's awesome! Can we get a summary of what he said?

He basically noted that we were losing Hogue and BDJ, but returned Niang, "one of the top PGs in the nation" Morris, and athletic big McKay. Also bringing back shooters Long and Nader, while gaining transfers from Cooke and Burton.

Unfortunately, he also mentions this projection is largely dependent on if Hoiberg sticks around or takes an NBA gig.

 

[isuno1fan]

Yeah but what would we be ranked in the AP?

 

[Final42b]

Yeah but what would we be ranked in the AP?

Gonna be top 5 especially if we get Diallo

 

[Thomasrickj]

He basically noted that we were losing Hogue and BDJ, but returned Niang, "one of the top PGs in the nation" Morris, and athletic big McKay. Also bringing back shooters Long and Nader, while gaining transfers from Cooke and Burton.

Unfortunately, he also mentions this projection is largely dependent on if Hoiberg sticks around or takes an NBA gig.

Fred is leaving?! We are doomed! Haha, this talk will never end since nobody actually thinks this is the job that Hoiberg wants.

 

[Final42b]

Ya because with the way things have been going we're probably due for a huge step back in 2016/17 and beyond.

I don't think we will drop off too bad, but its our last chance with Niang and Morris on the same team

 

[mj4cy]

This year and next is our shot to hang a final 4 banner

Dude, we have Fred Hoiberg....we will always have a shot with him.

 

[MNCyGuy]

I was just talking to a MN family member who doesn't really follow ISU, but likes to ask me about them when we talk. She asked how things were looking for next year and I said after last summer's hype train and with all the guys that should be coming back, I fully expected expectations to reach insane levels following the tournament. Glad to see we're getting started early.

 

[mj4cy]

If we make the sweet 16, I think we'll start out top 10-12 next year. If we land Diallo, top 5-8.

 

[LLCoolCY]

This year and next is our shot to hang a final 4 banner

I woudn't limit it to just the next two, Fred has already reloaded and improved the team each year, no reason to think it won't continue. As long as Hoiberg is the Coach of the Cyclones the program could be in many late March run conversations.

 

[Gerbs]

can you copy/paste the article for non insiders?

 

[jcisuclones]

Yeah but what would we be ranked in the AP?

Still behind WSU