(03-12-2020 08:38 AM)Kayjay Wrote:  The loss of Robert Martin for 5 games really hurt the team this year (which I was not expecting at all). I think they only won 1 game when he was not on the court. (I have not checked this so my memory may be faulty). Someone will have to step up and provide productive minutes in his place next year. I believe Quincy Olivari will more than compensate for the loss of Ako, with the possible exception of Free Throw Shooting as long as he shows progress during the off-season. I hope the team keeps Crisler/Fiedler and they both earn PT next year along with Malik Ondigo. It would be nice to have some strength down low to ease the burden on Trey and Peterson on the offensive end. Drew Peterson has to get stronger and Trey needs to do the same. Both have great upsides and Drew is becoming a real on court leader. His game and on-court leadership reminds me a bit of Adam Peakes.

There is the sobering reality that there were no Owls on the Men's CUSA all-conference teams and this team finished in 12th place out of 14 teams, despite the increase in wins and overall Pomeroy rankings. It is really too bad that the team lost last night. They would have a strategic advantage the rest of the way in the tournament because they are so used to playing in front of an empty court!

Agree with your analysis, the games without Robert were brutal. Really enjoyed watching him, such a tough nosed mentality that he brought every night....