21-22 pieces that fit
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The one NCAA team that seemed to overachieve was OU. Well coached team, but not dominate players. Also will be interested what Baylor looks like next season. Texas also loses some key pieces. If Kai Jones goes pro- they definitely have some rebuilding to do.
hahah. Missouri valley freshman of the year a walk on at an 0-18 team with no freshman seeing any significant minutes. That’s cute
In my mind, I see Dubar as ISU's Mart Vital.
You don't think Iowa State could compete for 6th or 7th in conference if TJ could land a Shayok esque type legit transfer or hell even convince Arthur Kaluma (long shot I know) to follow him to Iowa State?
Why? Hunter and Foster are legit 4 star talents. Bolton is one of the better guards in the league. Hinson is a proven double digit scorer at the P5 level. Javan Johnson is an athletic forward. Conditt should have his best year ahead of him. Add a big time transfer. That rotation of 7-8 guys can compete for the 7th spot in the Big 12 and fight for the bubble next year.
Xavier Foster and George Conditt both need to take huge steps forward for this to happen. With that being said, I think they are capable.
People forget that you only need to go 9-9 and maybe even 8-10 some years in the Big 12 to get a tourney bid.
If we went 7-11 next year that would at least keep us in the running for a bid most of the year. I think that would be a good step for progress.
When you break it down though that means 6-3 in Hilton and going 3-6 on the road. After thr last 4 years though that seems like a monumental task right now.
Is Hinson coming back for sure?
I agree that a three amigo building block of Tyrese Hunter, X Foster, and Rasir Bolton would be pretty potent. Conditt should help too if he can gain strength and rebound better, he needs to bring some more toughness next year, he has talent.
Regarding Tyler Harris I simply like him b/c I thought his effort at times was the best on the team, really works hard for 50/50 balls and energy is always there with him. Seems like he has a great attitude.
Conditt didn't give much offense this past season, but I thought the last month he provided defense, rebounding and rim protection. The last 2 years I have been waiting for him to take a bigger role and be a solid Big12 post. At this point I would be happy if he can contribute 10-15mpg. I do think a coaching staff change could transform his game.
