Future

[WstateU]

The confusion sets in.

We simply cannot have the confusion settin in

Not sure about you guys, but...

[Ricardo del Rio]

As i think about the future, I would like to see WSU strive to reach the sweet sixteen
on a yearly basis.

In order to do that, the criteria I think you need are players that play well against teams that went to the NCAA Tournament.
WSU has 5 returning players that scored in double figures this last year against NCAA Tournament teams.

C. Frankamp- 13 Pts. Seton Hall, 10 Pts. Arizona
E. Hamilton- 14 Pts. Iowa
Z. Brown- 10 Pts. Iowa, 14 Pts. Utah
S. Morris- 11 Pts. Iowa, 10 Pts. UNI, 12 Pts. Miami
M. McDuffie- 13 Pts. Utah, 15 Pts. UNI, 10 Pts. Arizona.

Those 5 players would be my keepers.

WSU has have 4 new recruits coming in.
WSU had one medical redshirt and one transfer.

If my math is right, WSU can afford to keep 2 players that I didn't mention
in the 5 keepers.

I understand that scoring in double figures is a subjective criteria, but you have to use something.
Also, there are things that you would need to know that we can't know on which players would be best to keep.

Some of thhose would include:
1. Academics
2. Team Chemistry
3. Extra work in the gym

These are things only the coaching staff really knows.

WSU has proven that it can reach the round of 32.
We need to improve on that performance.

Last, but not least, WSU needs to learn to coexist with the MVC and stop going to war with them
at least until after we leave the conference.

I was blank on Eric's performance against Iowa. It must have been a game that I turned off in the early going.

So, I looked up the box score. He did score 14 points. In 17 minutes. Was the leading scorer.

Here is my question. If Eric Hamilton got 14 points in 17 minutes against Iowa, why did he not get more minutes in subsequent games?

I would like to see him at the 4. I think he would be a real handful.

[ShockdaWorld]

I was blank on Eric's performance against Iowa. It must have been a game that I turned off in the early going.

So, I looked up the box score. He did score 14 points. In 17 minutes. Was the leading scorer.

Here is my question. If Eric Hamilton got 14 points in 17 minutes against Iowa, why did he not get more minutes in subsequent games?

I would like to see him at the 4. I think he would be a real handful.

I do not know this, and have no information leading to this conclusion, but I wonder if it had more to do with how many he gave up, as it's seemed that his problems this season, for the most part, have been on the defensive end.+

[wufan]

I was blank on Eric's performance against Iowa. It must have been a game that I turned off in the early going.

So, I looked up the box score. He did score 14 points. In 17 minutes. Was the leading scorer.

Here is my question. If Eric Hamilton got 14 points in 17 minutes against Iowa, why did he not get more minutes in subsequent games?

I would like to see him at the 4. I think he would be a real handful.

A Bull in a china shop going downhill has no brakes.

[wufan]

Discussions about McDuffie playing in the post should include how we get better with our post on the outside. WSU plays a 4 out and 1 in offense and you need players that can handle it, slash, and shoot the ball. Markus has a complete package for the role he plays. Post him up if he has the best mismatch at times, but I have not seen a back to the basket post game from him accept a few high light clips from high school. The only difference between the 3 and 4 is who you guard on defense.

This guy gets it! Needs to add some bulk.

[shock]

Kevin Durant- 6'9 240
Willie Cauley-Stein- 7'0 240

[Signman]

Any further word about a summer trip for the guys?

[ShockdaWorld]

Any further word about a summer trip for the guys?

I haven't heard anything since what coach said at the last coach's show. At least I think that's when it was. I know Montreal was one of the places he mentioned as an option destination. My wife has a work trip to Montreal on July. You can bet your ass that if they happen to be there at the same time, I will be piggybacking off her trip in Montreal on my black and yellow!!!

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Memo to the wise guys, Is WSU in the Final Four this year?

I said on a regular basis WSU has been to the round of 32.

I didn't say WSU has never been to a Final Four or Sweet Sixteen.

No confusion here!

If WSU reaches
- a Final Four once per graduating class
- a Sweet 16 every couple years
- the round of 32 with rare exception
- the field of 68 without exception

...I'll be one happy camper.

FYI... the above describes WSU the past 5 seasons. I hope the Shox win it all the next time they reach the Final 4, but beyond that, I'd love to go on repeat for the next decade. No improvement needed.

[asiseeit]

You can add me to that happy camper list. Stay competitive with the major programs. I don't see
a big drop off anytime soon. Lots of potential and room to even improve on the past five years. It's
a high bar but achievable.

[giskard]

If WSU reaches
- a Final Four once per graduating class
- a Sweet 16 every couple years
- the round of 32 with rare exception
- the field of 68 without exception

...I'll be one happy camper.

FYI... the above describes WSU the past 5 seasons. I hope the Shox win it all the next time they reach the Final 4, but beyond that, I'd love to go on repeat for the next decade. No improvement needed.

Especially considering the seeds the team gets unless it is perfect.

[Ricardo del Rio]

A Bull in a china shop going downhill has no brakes.

You are confused.

You are thinking of Rashard Kelly.

[pie n eye]

I think we'll be a more athletic team overall next year. What that means in the grand scheme of things remains to be seen.

[1972Shocker]

A Bull in a china shop going downhill has no brakes.

Yeah, China shops generally don't come equipped with brakes.

[Shock Top]

People are quick to dog on RK. He is a more athletic version of EW.

That is his floor. If he can improve on his finishing; watch out.