You ask us to prove your points wrong when you can't in any way prove them right...
You are not at practices, you don't see what works and what doesn't. You know nothing of the team chemistry, of rotations that work on a regular basis, and the ones that don't. What you don't know about this team or the staff, and other possible causes for successes and failures, is vastly overshadowed by WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, just don't try to pass yours on as fact!!
We are not Kentucky or Duke. We don't/can't simply reload every year with one-and-done future pros. Nor would we want to, IMO. I like watching players grow and develop, improving on their strengths and weaknesses. I like that I can run into them at Hickory Park or the mall or a gas station, and they are pleasant and genuinely glad to take the time to chat if they can. I like when they come back with nothing but great things to say about the Cyclones and their fans. They are the best ambassadors the university could want or ask for, (again, this is my opinion and not a attempted verification of my knowledge).
I don't many guys that can get to the rim at will, especially when they're under control to finish or dish off. Haliburton penetrates alot, but seldom goes to the hole, preferring to make the spectacular pass that wows everybody, (it's not a great pass if the player it goes to can't finish or gets the ball in a less-than-optimal scoring position for that player).
This is my sixth decade of ISU sports. I've seen the good, I've seen the very good, and I've seen the bad and the worst of our programs over the years. What I have seen very little of in that time is short-sighted, win now or never, impatient dolts that expect and value glory and successes over perseverance and dedication on a regular basis...
Prohm's teams' play hard, never give up, and seem to improve from the beginning to the end of each season. He's a very good recruiter and a solid, honest individual that won't sink the ship for one win, (or even one season). Integrity and loyalty are traits that are often overlooked and are indeed valuable lessons not only in sports, but also in life.
I don't know if you are younger or older, if you're young I can kind of understand your impatience, if you're older then you should know better. We will have an off year from time to time, but almost all programs do. For the ones that don't, I feel kind of sorry for them, because victory is expected, not appreciated.
I'm a Cyclone forever, good or bad, win or lose, and I hope you are, too.
