No we don't agree. No one ever said the roster wasn't flawed (most college rosters have a flaw or two). Many felt it was good enough to be competitive in the BE and go dancing. It was. Several players not fitting his style is a different story. Its equal parts ability and attitude (both on and off the court) which is what he talked about his press conference (players who can shoot, character etc.).
Every coach wants players that fit their style. With the portal and one free transfer, it is easier now than ever to turn things around with players that fit that style and Pitino will use it to his advantage. I would expect nothing less. It does not mean all of the players who leave don't have talent.
Firstly, if you're going to quote me, don't insert your assumptions of what I said about our players!
I never said "all of the players who leave don't have talent"!
I've read some pretty brutal things about our players over the course of this season. I won't waste time quoting some of you because you know who you are.
From players described as having low I.Q. to being terrible shooters to playing poor defense to the point of apathy.
These instances included long time posters and respected moderators.
You and few others believe(d) that we had the talent to compete for the top 5 standing in the Big East and an NCAA invitation. We never came close to that goal and coaching was just a part of the reason.
From day one most objective posters here knew the backcourt of Curbelo and Posh was a risky move. Especially moving one of the worst shooters on the team (Posh) to the 2 guard.
The starting five initially was Curbelo, Posh, Mathis, Jones and Soriano. Wusu was a 6th man. An NCAA team? Ludicrous!
The bench? Storr was buried so we don't know how much he could have contributed earlier but once Mathis was out of the picture Storr became the key to games second only to Soriano. Stanley was a talented enigma because his defense and offense was inconsistent.
Of the bench, no one was a standout.
Now, Rick Pitino wants a roster overhaul and you and a handful of others disagree.
That's rich!!!
I'll go with what Rick Pitino wants in the makeup of the team before I start waxing poetic about the past performance of certain players.
