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Emmett13 · 03-21-2024, 11:46 PM

We made a major breakthrough this season, finally breaking out of the drama of being squarely on the bubble every season. This year we brought back 90% or so of our production, decided to ramp up our non-conference schedule and it paid off. We had by far our best year from beginning to end.

It resulted in a 6 seed, and just like 2039 we made a nifty, little run.

3 wins makes for our second Elite Eight appearance in 3 years. We take down the 11 seed, 3 seed and 2 seed before falling to the 1 seed.

Our offense took a major jump, making it up to #21, our defense was at #135, giving us a net rating that settled in at 16th.

Our starting lineup

PG Cameron Stutz JR - 28.1 mpg, 8.3 ppg, 3.3 apg, 1.9 rpg, 1.55 spg, 42.2 FG%, 33.3 3FG%

I knew I needed more shooting in the lineup to open things up offensively. He didn't shoot the ball as well as I hoped, but he acted as a poor man's Vanderwal, in that he was a competent lead guard that could operate off the ball and allow ONeal to run the offense.

SG Aaron ONeal JR - 31.8 mpg, 10.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.64 spg, 52.2 FG%, 24.1 3FG%

Another year, another impressive season. He earned 2nd team all Big XII for the second consecutive season, and continued to operate efficiently in the mid range. He shot way less threes this season and never really got going there.

SF Wayne Brown SO - 30.3 mpg, 17.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.05 spg, 47.3 FG%, 31.7 3FG%

Took a nice step his sophomore year. Shot the ball a little better from long range, and was a tad better at getting to the line. What was really promising was his performance in the big dance, averaging 26.5 ppg a game in the 4 tourney games.

PF Khadre Thurman SR - 44 G 41 GS, 15.0 mpg, 2.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, .43 bpg, 50.8 FG%

The addition of the freshman didn't result in Thurman losing his starting spot, but he did lose a lot of minutes. He started games and ended them, but the time in between was typically Rushin's.

C Troy Moss SR - 28.3 mpg, 11.9 ppg, 8.0 rpg, .8 apg, 1.05 bpg, 55.1 FG%

Wrapped up an excellent career with a season that was pretty much identical to the last two. Solid, consistent scorer inside who held his own on the glass. Had 16 and 12 in his last college game against the eventual #1 overall pick.

Rotation

PF AJ Rushin FR - 45 G 3 GS, 23.1 mpg, 8.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, .69 bpg, 50.5 FG%, 34.7 3FG%

Had a really solid freshman year, and at times was excellent on offense and dominated. Showed some ability passing the ball too. I toyed with him in the starting lineup, but figured it worked better when he could be a focal point of the offense with the second team. Very impactful freshman.

SG/SF Wallace Power JR - 44 G 3 GS 20.3 mpg, 7.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.7 apg

Lost his starting spot when Stutz moved into the starting lineup. Still got to play quite a bit, and it was much of the same. Solid from mid-range and around the basket, and did a good job as a scoring punch off the bench. Always expect a guy with a bad attitude like him to potentially take off after the season.

C/PF Christian Hannah SR - 12.1 mpg, 4.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, .56 bpg, 55.9 FG%

Rushin really took his minutes away at the 4, and Hannah essentially was just the backup 5 this season. His offense got a shot in the arm, as he was much better in the paint and at drawing fouls than he had in the past. Still didn't have a great +/- when he was on the court.

SG/SF Jack Amoke JR - 9.8 mpg, 2.5 ppg, .8 rpg, .4 apg, 48.8 FG%, 47.3 3FG%

Settled into a decent role off the bench getting 10 minutes a game and putting up a 3 or so a game and playing solid defense on the wing. If he shot a higher volume of threes he'd probably get more playing time.

Sporadic Minutes

PG Soufiyane Mimms SO - 12 g, 6.5 mpg, 1.3 ppg, .6 apg, 27.3 FG%

Aaron ONeal received all of the backup point guard minutes, and his only extensive playing time was 3 games that Wayne Brown missed due to injury, and he was able to squeeze his way in for a few minutes. Just doesn't hit shots when he gets chances to play. Expect him to transfer.

PF Eros Zenga FR - 8 g, 4.7 mpg, 1.8 ppg, .5 rpg, .5 apg, 47.2 FG%

With three seniors already established and the addition of Rushin, there just weren't many minutes for him. He's got some real offensive skill, but it was always going to be a season or two before he got any playing time, hopefully he doesn't leave before then.

C Josh Armstrong JR - 4 g, 4.9 mpg, 1.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 50.0 FG%

Rushin destroyed his minutes too and we didn't have many blowout lineups get in this season. At this point I might as well have him graduate, as you don't want to tell a 7'1" human that he is losing his scholarship.

Walkons

Another year with 3 one and done walk-ons as Twan Okoro, Linton Isiani, and Parrish Dickson all get the boot.

03-21-2024, 11:46 PM	#29
Emmett13 Mascot Join Date: Aug 2003	2041 We made a major breakthrough this season, finally breaking out of the drama of being squarely on the bubble every season. This year we brought back 90% or so of our production, decided to ramp up our non-conference schedule and it paid off. We had by far our best year from beginning to end. It resulted in a 6 seed, and just like 2039 we made a nifty, little run. 3 wins makes for our second Elite Eight appearance in 3 years. We take down the 11 seed, 3 seed and 2 seed before falling to the 1 seed. Our offense took a major jump, making it up to #21, our defense was at #135, giving us a net rating that settled in at 16th. Our starting lineup PG Cameron Stutz JR - 28.1 mpg, 8.3 ppg, 3.3 apg, 1.9 rpg, 1.55 spg, 42.2 FG%, 33.3 3FG% I knew I needed more shooting in the lineup to open things up offensively. He didn't shoot the ball as well as I hoped, but he acted as a poor man's Vanderwal, in that he was a competent lead guard that could operate off the ball and allow ONeal to run the offense. SG Aaron ONeal JR - 31.8 mpg, 10.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.64 spg, 52.2 FG%, 24.1 3FG% Another year, another impressive season. He earned 2nd team all Big XII for the second consecutive season, and continued to operate efficiently in the mid range. He shot way less threes this season and never really got going there. SF Wayne Brown SO - 30.3 mpg, 17.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.05 spg, 47.3 FG%, 31.7 3FG% Took a nice step his sophomore year. Shot the ball a little better from long range, and was a tad better at getting to the line. What was really promising was his performance in the big dance, averaging 26.5 ppg a game in the 4 tourney games. PF Khadre Thurman SR - 44 G 41 GS, 15.0 mpg, 2.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, .43 bpg, 50.8 FG% The addition of the freshman didn't result in Thurman losing his starting spot, but he did lose a lot of minutes. He started games and ended them, but the time in between was typically Rushin's. C Troy Moss SR - 28.3 mpg, 11.9 ppg, 8.0 rpg, .8 apg, 1.05 bpg, 55.1 FG% Wrapped up an excellent career with a season that was pretty much identical to the last two. Solid, consistent scorer inside who held his own on the glass. Had 16 and 12 in his last college game against the eventual #1 overall pick. Rotation PF AJ Rushin FR - 45 G 3 GS, 23.1 mpg, 8.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, .69 bpg, 50.5 FG%, 34.7 3FG% Had a really solid freshman year, and at times was excellent on offense and dominated. Showed some ability passing the ball too. I toyed with him in the starting lineup, but figured it worked better when he could be a focal point of the offense with the second team. Very impactful freshman. SG/SF Wallace Power JR - 44 G 3 GS 20.3 mpg, 7.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.7 apg Lost his starting spot when Stutz moved into the starting lineup. Still got to play quite a bit, and it was much of the same. Solid from mid-range and around the basket, and did a good job as a scoring punch off the bench. Always expect a guy with a bad attitude like him to potentially take off after the season. C/PF Christian Hannah SR - 12.1 mpg, 4.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, .56 bpg, 55.9 FG% Rushin really took his minutes away at the 4, and Hannah essentially was just the backup 5 this season. His offense got a shot in the arm, as he was much better in the paint and at drawing fouls than he had in the past. Still didn't have a great +/- when he was on the court. SG/SF Jack Amoke JR - 9.8 mpg, 2.5 ppg, .8 rpg, .4 apg, 48.8 FG%, 47.3 3FG% Settled into a decent role off the bench getting 10 minutes a game and putting up a 3 or so a game and playing solid defense on the wing. If he shot a higher volume of threes he'd probably get more playing time. Sporadic Minutes PG Soufiyane Mimms SO - 12 g, 6.5 mpg, 1.3 ppg, .6 apg, 27.3 FG% Aaron ONeal received all of the backup point guard minutes, and his only extensive playing time was 3 games that Wayne Brown missed due to injury, and he was able to squeeze his way in for a few minutes. Just doesn't hit shots when he gets chances to play. Expect him to transfer. PF Eros Zenga FR - 8 g, 4.7 mpg, 1.8 ppg, .5 rpg, .5 apg, 47.2 FG% With three seniors already established and the addition of Rushin, there just weren't many minutes for him. He's got some real offensive skill, but it was always going to be a season or two before he got any playing time, hopefully he doesn't leave before then. C Josh Armstrong JR - 4 g, 4.9 mpg, 1.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 50.0 FG% Rushin destroyed his minutes too and we didn't have many blowout lineups get in this season. At this point I might as well have him graduate, as you don't want to tell a 7'1" human that he is losing his scholarship. Walkons Another year with 3 one and done walk-ons as Twan Okoro, Linton Isiani, and Parrish Dickson all get the boot.