Expectations for 2018-2019

[Cycsk]

I think the X-factor is Prohm's coaching. For the first time, he is going to have to manage a deep bench. I don't know how you keep everybody happy, from the seniors who have paid their dues (here or elsewhere), to the stars who proved themselves on the court for us, to the new players who know how good they are. We will see a new side of Prohm's coaching and hopefully we like it because it is likely what we are going to see commonly in the future.

 

[LLCoolCY]

I think the X-factor is Prohm's coaching. For the first time, he is going to have to manage a deep bench. I don't know how you keep everybody happy, from the seniors who have paid their dues (here or elsewhere), to the stars who proved themselves on the court for us, to the new players who know how good they are. We will see a new side of Prohm's coaching and hopefully we like it because it is likely what we are going to see commonly in the future.

This is also Prohm't first true roster, filled with players he recruited to his system. This is the first year he really can be judged on the construction and use of the players.
Not to say CSP shouldn't get credit for the first three years from adjusting to CFH roster, losing Niang and succeeding and even keeping the team trying hard and adjusting to very limited roster last year though not resulting in wins.
I am optomistic on the future of ISU MBB and feel it will result in more wins.

 

[Sigmapolis]

This is also Prohm't first true roster, filled with players he recruited to his system. This is the first year he really can be judged on the construction and use of the players.
Not to say CSP shouldn't get credit for the first three years from adjusting to CFH roster, losing Niang and succeeding and even keeping the team trying hard and adjusting to very limited roster last year though not resulting in wins.
I am optomistic on the future of ISU MBB and feel it will result in more wins.

I could argue that NWB was a "holdover" from the unofficial interim regime of TJ Otzelberger after Fred left, and TJ also helped recruit Solomon Young into the program. Nick was also a legacy recruit from the Hoiberg era coming in after his older brother.

That is nitpicking, though. I agree with you that this is now fully his team and program.

 

[bozclone]

The competition for playing time on this team should make unique. Last year we were forced to play guys in the rotation because we had no other options. Even prior to that, when we had really good teams we really didn't have competition for playing time. Fringe guys didn't worry about losing minutes, because there were only 6 or 7 capable guys on the roster. This year should be really different in that we have a lot of depth. It will be interesting to see how CSP handles it.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Small question --

When does the final schedule come out for next year?

Do we know when we play in Morgantown yet?

 

[randomfan44]

Small question --

When does the final schedule come out for next year?

Do we know when we play in Morgantown yet?

Last year's Big 12 schedule was released on August 31st.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Last year's Big 12 schedule was released on August 31st.

Thanks.

 

[bsaltyman]

Talking about the schedule, do we even know the non-conference games yet? I was thinking last year the non-conference schedule was out by now.

 

[surly]

Small question --

When does the final schedule come out for next year?

Last year it was released Aug 31st.

 

[Dingus]

Small question --

When does the final schedule come out for next year?

Do we know when we play in Morgantown yet?

We just need to find out when West Virginia plays cause we’ll be the game after them about 16 times this season.

 

[CyTwins]

 

[scottwv]

Talking about the schedule, do we even know the non-conference games yet? I was thinking last year the non-conference schedule was out by now.

One game showed up on my twitter feed from some Illinois friends - ISU plays Eastern Illinois on December 21st.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Talking about the schedule, do we even know the non-conference games yet? I was thinking last year the non-conference schedule was out by now.

One game showed up on my twitter feed from some Illinois friends - ISU plays Eastern Illinois on December 21st.

From what I know we know of...

v. Missouri
Maui #1 (Arizona)
Maui #2 (either Illinois or Gonzaga)
Maui #3 (one of Duke, Xavier, Auburn, or San Diego State)
v. North Dakota State
v. Southern
v. Eastern Illinois
@ Iowa
Drake (Des Moines)
@ Ole Miss
v. CUPCAKE
v. CUPCAKE
18 Big 12 games

Four neutral-site games, two true road games, and six OOC games in Hilton, though one of those is against a fellow P6 program with Missouri.

EDIT: Forgot about Ole Miss.

 

[Cyclonepride]

You can generally slot UT a couple slots lower than predicted.

 

[LLCoolCY]

You can generally slot UT a couple slots lower than predicted.

I was thinking the same thing... TCU seems a bit high to me but I can see the reasoning for having them 3 especially not having a predicted First team member or impact freshman added.
I expect to see the top 6 in some order with ISU anywhere from 2-6 depending on some head to head results. I also predict 7 teams make the tournament from the B12.

 

[Dandy]

Jamie Dixon flipped TCU so fast it's actually really impressive.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Honestly, 2-7 are all compete crap shoots. I would sell TCU and buy WVU. It's hard to argue where he has ISU but I think we over achieve his prediction.

 

[Sigmapolis]

You can generally slot UT a couple slots lower than predicted.

If we finish #4 in the conference (or even #5 or #6) with a decent showing in the non-conference, then we should be in the tournament.

Honestly, 2-7 are all compete crap shoots. I would sell TCU and buy WVU. It's hard to argue where he has ISU but I think we over achieve his prediction.

There are going to be a lot of 50-50 games between 2 and 7 this year.

The teams on the right side of those coin flips/close game are going to make the tournament, and the ones on the wrong side will be staying home.

Heck, nothing says OU, OSU, or Baylor couldn't figure something out, too.

 

[Cycsk]

KU is Transfer U 2!

Now we know why they wanted Hoiberg's daughter to work in the basketball office.

 

[Sigmapolis]

KU is Transfer U 2!

Now we know why they wanted Hoiberg's daughter to work in the basketball office.

If this were 2012 or 2013, we'd be the ones with Moore, the Lawsons, and Mooney...