[alexsmith]

In my opinion, if we took 2 out of 3 of the non-conference games that were against real competition, we probably are looking at a March Madness bid.

[alexsmith]

I think he’ll be back. Ultimately, I think this is to test the waters. If Utah truly does now have $6 million to work with in NIL, I would assume that he sees this as an opportunity to gauge his value. I would expect him to be back while earning more NIL than he would have without testing the portal.

[alexsmith]

Utah currently has 4 in the NBA if you want to count Carlson’s two-way contract.

[alexsmith]

KW was on ESPN 700 the other day with Checketts and was asked a question following up on a comment by Beck stating Dampier would be the starter. KW responded with “as of today, Dampier would be the starter.” He then continued later in the statement to say that Isaac Wilson is developing quite well in the offense so I would anticipate that he would be the current #2.

[alexsmith]

I would agree, but I’d like to keep Wahlin as well. I think he’s somebody that Jensen could do really well with. I can be convinced to keep Little around also as he plays hard on both ends of the floor, but I’m not convinced that he would see the floor much with the idea that we bring in a couple point guards that Andre Miller (if we hire him) would be able to work with.

[alexsmith]

Here’s a funny tweet regarding a game time decision
Game Time Decision

[alexsmith]

This is the conclusion of year 3. Additionally, people talk about the success that he had in Boston but he only won 1 title (2008) while he was there from 2003-2021. He took a team that wasn’t making the playoffs (Boston made it in 4 of the prior 11 seasons) to making the playoffs (15 out of 18 seasons) but he was only able to win one title.

Additionally, people want to give him credit for the recent Celtics title because he drafted Tatum and Brown, but they were unable to get over the edge to a title until Brad Stevens made moves to get Porzingis and Holiday, crucial pieces to their title.

I think fans are losing patience because we have had three consecutive bottom dweller type seasons and there doesn’t seem to be light at the end of the tunnel. They keep saying that they are waiting for “the guy” to become available on the trade block, but how long are we going to sit and wait? I’m just not sold that they actually have a game plan. I think they’re waiting for something to fall into their lap, which just doesn’t happen very often (see the reaction to the Luka trade as an example).

[alexsmith]

I do think you’re probably right, my guess is Burgess.

[alexsmith]

Miro yes, Hunter no. I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but Hunter plays fairly good defense and has been a clutch player for us this year. I’d like to see Mason take Miro’s minutes completely.

[alexsmith]

I 100% agree, it’s been really frustrating to know that our Coach K put together a lineup with 3 NBA players plus a foreign league MVP and now less than 10 years later we have a coach that likely has a roster with less talent than Utah State. Especially when the program he’s coaching for is ranked 15th all time in wins.

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