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[bosco]

They're ******.

 

[CycloneErik]

So "hope" would be the correct answer. You see a team capable of being a top 45 team but I see a team that has only shown that in about 10% of their games all year. Much like dozens of other teams that will be in the NIT.

I want to disagree with you, but we really haven't proven anything yet.
Still time, but hope doesn't get a tourney bid. Only winning does that.

 

[NickTheGreat]

So "hope" would be the correct answer. You see a team capable of being a top 45 team but I see a team that has only shown that in about 10% of their games all year. Much like dozens of other teams that will be in the NIT.

There's just as much "proof" that we'll be in the NIT :twitcy:

 

[CycloneVet]

ISU shoots a lot of 3's, plays a high quality of offensive basketball and outscores your opponents. You are going to be able to play with top level teams if you are shooting well and if you have an off night shooting someone may trip you up (like last night).

That shouldn't change any expectations going forward. You are still a NCAA tourney team with some things to work on. Lucious needs to be reined in as much as possible, he still shoots too much too quickly. McGee should stay on the bench as he's your instant offense every game when needed...if you put him in the starting lineup you lose a lot of punch off the bench.

Hoiberg is doing an excellent job building a program for many years to come....stay optimistic.

Very nice assessment, a much needed change from most of he suicidal posters on here. Who do you cheer for?