First, if any of this has already been said, I'm sorry for the redundancy, but didn't read all the posts.
I'm just going to use one example, but there are others...
If you're going to fire Prohm, then Dean Smith has to go, too. He has more resources, more tradition, and better players than Prohm has, and plays in an arguably weaker conference, and has a worse conference record than we do.
No one could predict the losses we had due to players seeking the "holy grail". I think Wiggington would have definitely been better off returning, (he can be an amazing scorer, but needs to learn when to involve teammates), same with THT. Those two alone probably get 2-4 more wins and a legit shot at the NCAA'a. Jacobson has not been nearly as consistent this year either, and who could predict that?
I don't believe in the mentality that we have to win every year. Sure it would be nice, but realistically, not many programs can sustain that, especially in a conference as tough as the Big 12.
I've been around for 6 decades of Cyclone sports, and the last one is by far the best we've ever had. IMO, Prohm is the real deal, and in the top tier of coaches in the country. He's beaten 5 top rated teams on the road, something no other ISU coach has ever done, and he's a good very recruiter.
I'd like to see him stay for at least a few more years. If he does, I think he'll get his systems in place and be very successful.
I remember b4 JP got here we couldn't even get legit coaches to interview for the BB position, (thanks Vav de Velde), I hate to see our less patient fans send us back to those days, although with JP, it's highly unlikely.
Recruits read these posts, too. Why not give them something positive to read?