I would consider this season a success if....

[cyclones500]

This already has been a fun (if at times nail-biting) ride. I consider it a success; a first-game bounce would be a depressing conclusion (mainly because I think this team is better than falling victim to that).

As a 3 seed, though, Sweet 16 is an expectation — I want to get to the second weekend, especially if that also includes a win over (underseeded) UNC. Do that, and it's gravy from that point (and at least tied for second-best overall modern-era season in ISU history).

 

[cyclones12321]

Nothing less than a national championship

 

[cyclones12321]

But seriously

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

I heard Fred say the last couple nights that he wants to cut the nets down in Dallas. I won't be happy until he's happy!

Let me Mayor coach!

:smile:

 

[andymhallman]

I'm actually perfectly content at this moment with the Big XII Tournament Championship. If that's what this year is remembered for, I'll be happy. Any additional wins are gravy.

 

[VeloClone]

Providence/UNC: Don't know much about providence, other than they beat Creighton. Again I can't imagine they have great personnel matchups to beat us. UNC is a different story, need to keep McAdoo/Johnson off the glass and need Morris to shut down Paige. UNC goes as he goes, and if he can get shutdown I don't think UNC has the offense to keep up with us.

Providence MU zone will give UNC fits. It is certainly not a given that UNC will prevail in that one.

 

[Omaha Cy]

Losing in the 1st weekend would really put a major damper on the season for me. Pencil me in for a sweet 16 or deeper to really put a shine on the season. When you attain a 3 seed you gotta do something with it! ISU had pretty solid teams the last 2 years and could only muster 8/9 and 7/10 games with rough 2nd round draws. I just feel that it's very difficult to have a season like this and they NEED to take advantage.

 

[Luth4Cy]

Based on our road to make it to the Elite Eight, I'd say making it there would be a success. For obvious reasons this season has already been a success, but this team is very capable of going deep in the tournament is expected.

 

[Clone1138]

Honestly, it could have ended after yesterday and I'd be completely content. That being said, Sweet Sixteen would be awesome.