I know you and I have gone back and forth on this already.. 2020 sure but I’m not counting 2023 (we simply didn’t get selected). So fine, I’ll give Pike credit for 3 tourney appearances in 9 seasons at the helm - an admirable accomplishment for a program that was in the gutter when he took over. But this is now our 3rd straight “down” year… he’s going to drag us back to the gutter if we let him
For sure - I respect your opinion, but I also think it’s not so easy to just get a better coach. Especially given where we are as an institution, still in our infancy.
I just think you have to go deeper than the record. Pike got f’ed by NIL last year. 22-23 was supposed to be a transition year with Ron, Geo and others leaving and until the Mag injury, was poised to be his best.
This years team shows up in flashes. Absolutely has taken longer than expected and we’ve had some bad luck with Dylan’s health (I think most can agree we probably have 3 more Big Ten Ws if he’s full strength). Season isn’t over - though it’s hanging on by a thread (as it was in 21-22).
That doesn’t mean his some of his in game decisions are open to criticism. But not seeing Dylan bring the ball up much yesterday and his errant shooting tell you he wasn’t in good shape.
