Mentality

[cydnote]

Rather than polluting/diluting other threads, I decided to start a new one to address another aspect of this years team. Yes, the way to win games is to put the ball through the hoop and to limit the opposition from doing the same, so the discussions have revolved around the improvements needed/expected by returning players and potential of the new additions to this years team. Being CFers, we're all gonna lose our minds the first time things don't go our way and with our schedule/competition those opportunities seem abundant.

As much as sheer basketball ability, I think the leadership of this team will be a major factor--the ability of this team's leaders to hold things together during the tough stretches until we gel into what I believe holds the components to be very successful.

In my eyes, this is Lipsey's team, possibly one of the last four year starters in this new era and with a passion for ISU that will be tough to match. Jefferson returned to make this his team. Milan and Nate are invested enough to help with leadership roles. Our opposition will all have key or "go to" players but we may have one of the upper hands with a core of returning players that have "been there, done that" together. Looking forward to an exciting season (after our CFP run, of course)

(edited for those who were concerned)

 

[Pope]

Agree pretty much with what you've stated, but you might want to hit the edit button on your post and break it into paragraphs to make it easier to read.

 

[hoosman]

They will be 3-6 seed this year depending on health of Lipsey and ability of Milan to play low post. They will need to play 3G basketball this year based on their roster.

 

[WISCY1895]

My guess right now you are looking at a Lipsey, Nelson, Milan, Jefferson, and Buchanan starting 5 with Heise playing the CUJO role on this team being the spark off the bench.

Let’s hope Heise is more consistently like he was at the end of the season not where he was at the midway point.

I don’t see leadership as being any concern. Lipsey, Heise, Milan, and Jefferson will keep the team together. That’s a strong returning core of leaders

 

[CySmurf]

Rather than polluting/diluting other threads, I decided to start a new one to address another aspect of this years team. Yes, the way to win games is to put the ball through the hoop and to limit the opposition from doing the same, so the discussions have revolved around the improvements needed/expected by returning players and potential of the new additions to this years team. Being CFers, we're all gonna loose our minds the first time things don't go our way and with our schedule/competition those opportunities seem abundant. As much as sheer basketball ability, I think the leadership of this team will be a major factor--the ability of this team's leaders to hold things together during the tough stretches until we gel into what I believe holds the components to be very successful. In my eyes, this is Lipsey's team, possibly one of the last four year starters in this new era and with a passion for ISU that will be tough to match. Jefferson returned to make this his team. Milan and Nate are invested enough to help with leadership roles. Our opposition will all have key or "go to" players but we may have one of the upper hands with a core of returning players that have "been there, done that" together. Looking forward to an exciting season (after our CFP run, ind...butof course)

As a CFer, I will not LOOSE my mind...but I will certainly LOSE my mind at some point this year.

 

[Malone]

My guess right now you are looking at a Lipsey, Nelson, Milan, Jefferson, and Buchanan starting 5 with Heise playing the CUJO role on this team being the spark off the bench.

Let’s hope Heise is more consistently like he was at the end of the season not where he was at the midway point.

I don’t see leadership as being any concern. Lipsey, Heise, Milan, and Jefferson will keep the team together. That’s a strong returning core of leaders

They’re certainly leaders by example, however none of them are natural alpha dogs that’ll get up in a guy’s face if things aren’t going right. I think there’s valid concern of that being an issue.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

If Tamin stays healthy, both Jefferson and Milan improve and the new pieces are contributors this team will be special.

 

[WISCY1895]

They’re certainly leaders by example, however none of them are natural alpha dogs that’ll get up in a guy’s face if things aren’t going right. I think there’s valid concern of that being an issue.

Who’s been that guy the last few years if you need that type of leader? CuJo certainly doesn’t seem like that guy

 

[cydnote]

They’re certainly leaders by example, however none of them are natural alpha dogs that’ll get up in a guy’s face if things aren’t going right. I think there’s valid concern of that being an issue.

Questioning the need for an "in your face" alpha dog with this group. I think leadership by committee will suffice with 3-4 returners on the court at any given time or by contributing some guidance during timeouts if they are not on the court. Pretty solid group returning that should not need as much in game advice as some of the past rosters, but who knows?

 

[cyclones500]

Who’s been that guy the last few years if you need that type of leader? CuJo certainly doesn’t seem like that guy

That was my question, too.

 

[dafarmer]

As a CFer, I will not LOOSE my mind...but I will certainly LOSE my mind at some point this year.

We're all going to die! had to get that in before the first loss in FB and BB.

 

[CoachHines3]

Agree pretty much with what you've stated, but you might want to hit the edit button on your post and break it into paragraphs to make it easier to read.

tldr

 

[BirdDog]

If Tamin stays healthy, both Jefferson and Milan improve and the new pieces are contributors this team will be special.

The key is for Tamin to stay healthy. I think Williams was slated to be his backup but he is no longer in this year’s picture.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

The key is for Tamin to stay healthy. I think Williams was slated to be his backup but he is no longer in this year’s picture.

Kelderman will probably be his backup.

 

[Ankency]

Kelderman will probably be his backup.

Or Nelson or Batemon or Toure. They will figure it out. Hopefully won’t need heavy minutes out of anyone at that spot

 

[enisthemenace]

Or Nelson or Batemon or Toure. They will figure it out. Hopefully won’t need heavy minutes out of anyone at that spot

If I’ve learned anything, we will need someone there. I love Tamin, and one of the things I love is how hard he plays. That style of play leads to compromised positions though. Being dinged up is just part of who he is.