In looking at the season stats for Tulane, ECU, Houston, USF and UCF, there are only two senior starters that score double digits. A couple more "role player" senior starters. All of these teams return at least 3 starters, if not 4 or 5.
The bottom of the league should be much saltier next year. I don't think you'll see a 4-game gap between 6th (10 wins) and 7th (6 wins). And I don't think you'll see anyone go 15-3 in league play next year.
In fact, I predict 13-5 wins the league, and the last place team wins at least 4 games.
Not sure bringing back people who lose every game is a good thing (I kid), I think the bottom of the league has good prospects moving forward just in a transition.
Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
Agreed. I am not sure Jones, Conroy or Lebo will ever get over the hump and compete for a conference crown. Tulane or UCF might look at Mike Davis. He's working wonders at Texas Southern.
Jury's out on Antigua. He's got potential.
Everything's coming together for Sampson. Team has bought in & new practice facility is paying dividends in recruiting. We lose no starters and will have ~6 fresh faces next year including the Purdue PG transfer.
Still, I think all these teams will be better next year.
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year of new headcoaches and bring in some talent next year..and could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who may or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year head with the team and bring in some talent next year..ad could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who maty or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
We better not be hearing the same thing next year around this time. I feel like the bottom is trying to sell me a dream.
IMO, the AAC will be much tougher conference next year from top to bottom. My hope is next year it is our turn to be the big basketball conference outside the major conferences. I also think our football will be the best too, next year. We are a league of constant building blocks and I believe the foundation is set.
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year of new headcoaches and bring in some talent next year..and could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who may or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
The key will be for the bottom of the league to do a respectable job during non-conference play. If they do that, then the league as a whole will be better off and they will help the top by not doing so much RPI damage. It would be helpful if a couple of them make the NIT.
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year head with the team and bring in some talent next year..ad could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who maty or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
We better not be hearing the same thing next year around this time. I feel like the bottom is trying to sell me a dream.
like i said i don't see any of us cracking the top, but i see major strides in just closing the gap between the top and bottom
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year head with the team and bring in some talent next year..ad could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who maty or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
We better not be hearing the same thing next year around this time. I feel like the bottom is trying to sell me a dream.
like i said i don't see any of us cracking the top, but i see major strides in just closing the gap between the top and bottom
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year head with the team and bring in some talent next year..ad could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who maty or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
We better not be hearing the same thing next year around this time. I feel like the bottom is trying to sell me a dream.
like i said i don't see any of us cracking the top, but i see major strides in just closing the gap between the top and bottom
How bigs you bringing in?
Greater Houstons top unsigned senior 6' 10" center Chris Harris just committed yesterday.
If ECU doesn't get better at rebounding and post play we have a pretty low ceiling IMO. Our guards aren't bad (especially when we actually put our best one on the floor) compared to other teams around the league, but when you play tough defenses like Cincy, Temple, etc and teams don't have to worry much about your inside game, it's a bit much to ask those guards to carry you. Especially when the other team is going to have more possessions by way of a bunch of 1 and dones, and the other team getting second chance points.
In conference games we were outscored 202-139 in second chance points and 498-390 in points in the paint.
In points not in the paint (new stat) we outscored opponents 656-646.
In conference games we were 8th in FG% and 1st in 3pt%. 8th in FG% Defense and 6th in 3pt% Defense.
We were 3rd in Assists, 3rd in Assist to Turnover Ratio, 1st in 3pt FG Made. But were dead last in Rebounds, Offensive Rebounds, Defensive Rebounds, and Rebound Margin and 10th in blocked shots.
TL;DR we have AAC caliber guards and D2 caliber front court. Our incoming recruits are an unranked 6'9" 210 lb PF and a 3-star 6'5" 180 lb SF. Unless they are monsters on the boards and in the paint, we won't be a whole lot better.
We need to fire head men's basketball coach Conroy at Tulane who has been a loser unable to recruit blue chip players for five years,all losing seasons and no NCAA tournament apperances.Tulane needs to bring out the check book and spend $1 to 2m a year for a young Duke or SMU type coach. Retire our Tulane AD Rick Dickson, the major part of the problem.
(03-12-2015 11:49 PM)invisiblehand Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, USF probably has the most hope out of all of them. Then maybe Houston. The rest probably need coaching changes to really step up. (I like Conroy & Lebo a lot as people, I just don't think they're brilliant coaches)
maybe??..we'll see tomorrow 7et..lol jk
but seriously on paper every team at the bottom except maybe ECU could make drastic improvements
houston and usf were on the first year of new headcoaches and bring in some talent next year..and could make huge strides as they adjust to the coach (ie larry brown/smu)
ucf adds tacko who may or may not be a game changer
tulane had a end of the season collapse but had a ton of bright spots and were somewhat decent they return most of the key players and add a stable of somewhat toughted recruits
i dont see any of us cracking the top, atleast on paper but the the gap will defeinitely be decreased in my opinion
even ecu, even though there arent any signs for drastic improvement they do return their entire starting lineup from a not horrfic team, so they should be somewhat improved
So let me get this right. ECU in its first season of the American beats you , USF, UCF 3x plus the cream of the league Cinn and Memphis...with many freshman and sophomores...and we have little chance of improving? If so, you must have really sucked to lose to us. I hope we ***** slap you again next year.
Or just wait till we come home to TDECU stadium you built for us in football.
, USF, UCF 3x plus the cream of the league Cinn and Memphis...with many freshman and sophomores...and we have little chance of improving?
If so, you must have really sucked to lose to us. I hope we ***** slap you again next year.