(12-18-2013 02:36 AM)pono Wrote:  coach K did a really good job building his program around good character well rounded type guys. he added in a little more athleticism, but having that core of determined and likeable student athletes made it easier to recruit similar young men. meanwhile, he was careful to balance the classes so there is always veteran leadership and experience but not so much that young guys can't find minutes or the program will crash w the garaduation of one class.

the rockets are also very well set for next year. we will lose one of our best players, but it's at a position we have great depth. otherwise, a solid 5th yr sr backup. on top of that our strong jr class will be positioned to have 3 sr leaders next yr.

chiefsfan "That first half was one of the cleanest combined halves of basketball I have ever seen at the Convo," is something we've heard almost every game from opposing announcers and fans. the rockets play a fast but clean style of game that fits w the new rules and has led to a bunch of really entertaining basketball games (or half games). there are some bigger more powerful teams out there, but few who are playing their game as smoothly as the rockets right now.

Lets be clear, clean half is most likely bad for ASU. For years the reputation of this team under Brady was that we played tough, physical defense, and won that way. The New foul rules completely destroyed that, and we've been adjusting ever since.