Now that the season is over, Hobbs could have waited to now and given Pikiell 5 years rather than through end of decade. This seems like the Ash extension after Ash flirted with some small success, but is was becoming clear the talent level coming in was not good enough. An extension through 2030 is long and possbly premature. Could it be Pikiell may be at his peak? hope not, but unless talent on team takes a huge jump or pipeline to talent improves it will take a couple of years to get back to tournament. This off-season is critical for Him to bring in new blood. Can he build on his recent success, new facilities and contract? TBD. But, at least he can set expectations better next season.
3 years in a row we are a tournament quality team. 4th place in the big 10. Yes it's sucks to lose but what Pikiell has done is incredible up to this point. Now that he has the facilities and the resume, he needs to recruit big time players.
It’s reasonable to look at it that way. On the other hand pike got us where we are with the same approach. No reason to think he will suddenly lose it either. Hang in there.
I didn't start the thread. If you don't think we're going to see a huge drop-off next season without a big infusion that's good on you.
He obviously used that approach when there wasn't much to sell, but I don't get why people think it's the only option now. Sure he can still develop some kids like Reiber and Miller, but we're a much higher profile team than 6 years ago.
Bac. Today it’s a concern. Let’s just relax see what happens enjoy the last three years see what the portal brings. Enjoy our 4-8 football ahead then we can all ***** about what we aren’t going to be in basketball. We had 3 years or fun we should all realize how much fun it was.
Let’s see what happens. 3 years ago Ron and geo stepped up. No reason to think someone else doesn’t step up. Other teams are losing guys too and pike develops players. I understand the concern but the guys done it already in more difficult circumstances
3 years in a row… That’s more than the seven coaches before him combined.
Plus look at all the other programs. It’s a great accomplishment
I understand but all of this was under pike in worse circumstances. Do we take a step back next year? Yea maybe or maybe not.
Im actually okay with a step back...I dont think RU is at the stage where we are a ncaa tourney every year. I expect a 13-18/14-17 season, the rac will be sold out based on this season but really its not going to be the same....and I am probably okay with a 2nd season not getting to the tourney as we really reload and then my expectations are that you have to get back in that tourney in 2025.
Absolute BS. The last coach to build competitive teams was Gary Waters in the mid oughts. And those were old school NIT teams.
We should be competitive for the tourney next year. I absolutely expect pike to bring in a few portal kids who can step in right away. The minutes are there. I also expect a big improvement from our young players (Jaden, Miller, Dean, Hyatt, Mag) Oskar, I'm not sure about at this level. I think Simpson will be similar to Geo's freshman year. Develop the core and bring in a few pieces that can score, and we will be in the conversation again.
I agree the number is low, and more could have been called, but they defended our high pick and roll very well.
Honestly, this year really wasnt that much fun for me. There were some great moments but lots of extremely disappointing moments as well. One problem is just making the tourney isn't the goal anymore. Its to have some success. Going out in both tournaments this year after 1 game is just a punch in
