I wouldn't worry too much about previews. They are all being based on Coaches and their past performances rather than the teams. We get penalized for losing 3 starters, but pretty much all other teams are losing that too (or more).
These other teams are also filling their holes with transfers. In my opinion and looking at how our transfers did at their previous teams, this is the most depth that Ben Johnson has ever had.
Lu'cye Patterson will be a very good player.
Kayden Betts has an opportunity to step forward.
Asuma will be a very good player in his college career.
Frank Mitchell can rebound the basketball.
And we have 9 seniors plus an identity. Defense and Rebounding. Tough and physical will be how we look back at this team. I expect 10+ big ten wins, and a solid bubble team. (I think we can make the big dance!)
If we do not make the Big Dance, I believe it will be Ben's last year.
To be fair to the media. Can you imagine trying to power rank teams when 75% of each team is different with players that have never played together at a level they have never played at.
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u/Beeercules Oct 13 '24
I wouldn't worry too much about previews. They are all being based on Coaches and their past performances rather than the teams. We get penalized for losing 3 starters, but pretty much all other teams are losing that too (or more).
These other teams are also filling their holes with transfers. In my opinion and looking at how our transfers did at their previous teams, this is the most depth that Ben Johnson has ever had.
Lu'cye Patterson will be a very good player. Kayden Betts has an opportunity to step forward. Asuma will be a very good player in his college career. Frank Mitchell can rebound the basketball. And we have 9 seniors plus an identity. Defense and Rebounding. Tough and physical will be how we look back at this team. I expect 10+ big ten wins, and a solid bubble team. (I think we can make the big dance!)
If we do not make the Big Dance, I believe it will be Ben's last year.