What a difference a week makes...

[Mr. Magoo1]

One week ago we were coming off a heartbreaking loss at Penn Sate and debating whether we needed zero, one, or two more wins to secure a bid.

Since then, we clobbered #9 Maryland, and then got that all-elusive 2nd road win at Purdue with incredible clutch play and almost definitely punched our ticket in the process.

Oh yea, and we got a commitment from 4 star Jaden Jones.

Wow. What a statement from this team and coaching staff.

 

[YoucancallmeRay]

Yep, and now we're hitting three pointers. Where the heck did that come from?

 

[Scarlet Blind_rivals]

It's amazing what 5 days of rest and a heartbreaking almost win @ PSU does for ya.

 

[bac2therac]

basketball is a funny game

 

[dvb91]

Momentum is a strange factor. Tim Miles mentioned in last night's BTN recap show that RU has the best momentum based on another website.

 

[ILikePike]

Not to get greedy but it could still get even better the next few weeks with the Big Ten/NCAA Tournament and the possible commitment of Cliff Omoruyi. What a time to be a Rutgers hoops fan, this is awesome!

 

[theRU]

I really hope stars align for this team.

 

[RutgHoops]

We arguably had the best week of any team in the country. Clutch performance by this team and this HC.

 

[MV9000]

Yep, and now we're hitting three pointers. Where the heck did that come from?

Pike did say early in pre season pressers that we have shooters now. It was not seen for most of the season. Maybe they’re finally hitting that stride. Hell of a time to hit it too.

 

[Big boy stan]

We arguably had the best week of any team in the country. Clutch performance by this team and this HC.

Pike definitely had the best week of any coach in the nation. On top of what you listed, he added $11M in guaranteed compensation.

 

[ScarletKid2008]

the next two weeks (and maybe beyond?!) are going to be F U N !!!! Can't wait !!

 

[Pancho1939_rivals]

just please dont go all crazy wanting to fire people, demanding we recruit better talent and want pikiell to unsign his extension if we lose in the first round of NCAA tournament.

 

[bombers3shooter]

What a difference 3 years makes! 3 years ago today Northwestern went on a 31 to zero run enroute to a 83-61 victory. It sure is fun having a team now that isn't capable of such lapses!