That all being said I agree the frontcourt scares the bejesus out of me. But if I told you that Pelle and Amir were here on Dec 21st how does that alter your predictions.
From the little I saw tonight, it doesn't.
It looks like this group has individual talent, but they have a looooong way to go. A couple more talented guys showing up in December would help, especially if they have some size, but they will be starting out the learning process just when the existing group will (hopefully) have gotten the hang of it - at which point the schedule kicks them in the teeth with league play.
it's a good thing Coach is a super-positive guy. I think this team is going to need to feed off of his confidence at times.
They need to win all the softies, try not to get beat up too badly by some of the uglier non-conference games, learn the system cold, and gel by the time conference play arrives.
That's a whole pile of homework. I don't think this year is going to be last year's magic carpet ride - there are going to be some Norm-esque bumps in the road this year, I think.
i am optimistic that next year will be a good one, though. I just think it is going to take a season.
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