StLHoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I’ve seen this touched on in a couple of different threads, but I was wondering what everyone’s expectations are for next years team. I think we make the tournament and play on the 2nd weekend. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, StLHoosier said: I’ve seen this touched on in a couple of different threads, but I was wondering what everyone’s expectations are for next years team. I think we make the tournament and play on the 2nd weekend. What say you? We're gonna be better than Nebraska and Penn State. That still pisses me off. Penn State is really going to miss Tony Carr and Shep Garner. We're gonna be better than Wisconsin too. The Michigans will be tough and Maryland too if Turgeon pulls off at least a mediocre coaching job. Anyone else in the big ten is very beatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, StLHoosier said: I’ve seen this touched on in a couple of different threads, but I was wondering what everyone’s expectations are for next years team. I think we make the tournament and play on the 2nd weekend. What say you? The whole enchilada. That's what's I expect every year. Why not? The whole enchilada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad B Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I agree. Let's get back to the traditional expectation of Big Ten champ every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Just going to say based on the posts so far..... never mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I think we can win the B1G and go to the Sweet 16. With the right match ups anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsorgi Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Expect to be in the tournament. Baseline to me would probably be borderline top 25 (so, let's say, 6 or 7 seed). Definitely opportunity to be better than that, but still too many unknowns for me to expect more. Oh, and: with that, expect to be capable of winning a couple games in the tournament if things go right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anything less than top 3 in conference and top 5 seed in ncaa will be disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Anything less than top 3 in conference and top 5 seed in ncaa will be disappointing. This. And honestly, I’ll be a little disappointed if we don’t win the Big Ten. Would also like to see us in the BTT semis at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 39 minutes ago, jimsorgi said: Expect to be in the tournament. Baseline to me would probably be borderline top 25 (so, let's say, 6 or 7 seed). Definitely opportunity to be better than that, but still too many unknowns for me to expect more. Oh, and: with that, expect to be capable of winning a couple games in the tournament if things go right. I'd be bummed if this is where we land. A combo of Romeo + Juwan with solid talent surrounding the team may not be available every year (well see if Archie makes a habit of reigning in Romeo level talent). It is very plausible that we have the preseason BIG Ten Freshman of the year and preseason BIG player of the year on the same squad. Juwan's leadership and passion will be huge in getting these young guys up to speed. We're not nationally known...yet. But I'd put some money down people will remember us by seasons end as a team to avoid in the tourney. I'll caveat this with Green will be a huge X factor in our success next year, much like this past season. We went as he did...or didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoHoosier Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 4th place finish and 21 wins is the floor. Thats only 2 spots better in conference and 5 more wins. Not a huge step up. The ceiling? I do not see one. Expectations.... Have to see how everyone progresses and how injuries effect the conference. The only expectation I have is that every game is winnable. We will have surprises and disappointments along the way. An elite eight run is not out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 56 minutes ago, Mac said: The whole enchilada. That's what's I expect every year. Why not? The whole enchilada. “Why not?” Because you’re setting yourself up for disappointment? Manage expectations, my friend. It’s advice for the many, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I just want to get back to 20+ win seasons, a b1g title every 2 or 3 years, and making the tourney annually. I think next year is the start. I expect no less than 3rd in conference and 2nd round or sweet 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 48 minutes ago, jimsorgi said: Expect to be in the tournament. Baseline to me would probably be borderline top 25 (so, let's say, 6 or 7 seed). Definitely opportunity to be better than that, but still too many unknowns for me to expect more. Oh, and: with that, expect to be capable of winning a couple games in the tournament if things go right. This. This is a reasonable expectation. I’d be surprised if we underachieved based on this projection. Yet, I would be pleasantly surprised if we exceed...and wouldn’t be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, zerawkid said: This. This is a reasonable expectation. I’d be surprised if we underachieved based on this projection. Yet, I would be pleasantly surprised if we exceed...and wouldn’t be shocked. Meh, sounds like a Crean season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Hard to predict a record right now because players still has to decide if they are coming back or staying in the draft. Also with the semester just ending there could be some more guys transferring. I think next years team should be a top 4 or higher and make at least the sweet 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathery Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Assuming Morgan comes back... IU can definitely win the Big Ten and/or BTT. Top 3 in conference is the floor for me. I think we have the best team in the conference. MSU loses their top 2 players, Purdue most a ton, Michigan lost their top player, OSU takes a step backwards, Maryland coaching is a joke and they are now caught up with the FBI stuff. Win the Big Ten and we will get a solid seed (3 or better). That should be good enough for a second weekend showing. From there are bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 ^^ I think I'm closest to Scott at this point. Maybe I'm 'managing expectations,' but I don't see a floor of top 3 in conference without having a better feel for where the other teams are, and how we look at the point. The point/primary handler is our position that remains an unknown. I think top 4, 20-wins plus, and a tourney run would be a good step forward. Hope to see better, can definitely see how we can get there with Morgan, Langford, jumps from Smith, Green, our new 40-plus 3-point shooting experienced transfer, frosh to soph jump for Al, etc., but the question at the point and lack of a good feel for how the rest of the conference looks has me holding back for now. This time last year no one saw OSU looking that good, etc. So I'll take the patient road and wait and see, but optimistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: ^^ I think I'm closest to Scott at this point. Maybe I'm 'managing expectations,' but I don't see a floor of top 3 in conference without having a better feel for where the other teams are, and how we look at the point. The point/primary handler is our position that remains an unknown. I think top 4, 20-wins plus, and a tourney run would be a good step forward. Hope to see better, can definitely see how we can get there with Morgan, Langford, jumps from Smith, Green, our new 40-plus 3-point shooting experienced transfer, frosh to soph jump for Al, etc., but the question at the point and lack of a good feel for how the rest of the conference looks has me holding back for now. This time last year no one saw OSU looking that good, etc. So I'll take the patient road and wait and see, but optimistically. Yea, fair point on the PG position, could be a big swing either way depending on the production we get from DG or RP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 43 minutes ago, Feathery said: Assuming Morgan comes back... IU can definitely win the Big Ten and/or BTT. Top 3 in conference is the floor for me. I think we have the best team in the conference. MSU loses their top 2 players, Purdue most a ton, Michigan lost their top player, OSU takes a step backwards, Maryland coaching is a joke and they are now caught up with the FBI stuff. Win the Big Ten and we will get a solid seed (3 or better). That should be good enough for a second weekend showing. From there are bets are off. I would not discount MSU. They definitely lost their two most talented players, not sure their two most important players though. They still return 3/4’s of that stellar 2016 class, which includes two backcourt players in Winston and Langford that have been starting for two years. They’ll be in the thick of the Big Ten race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, ArchieBall13 said: Meh, sounds like a Crean season Sounds like a “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and I’m not ready to be all pissed in February season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePaulieWalnuts Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 It all hinges on point guard play. Everything else is in place. My early prediction as of right now would be top 3 finish in B1G and sweet 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADegenerate Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 21-26 win. 23 most likely. 1-4. Equal probability on 1 + 4. Semi finals of big. 2-6 seed. 24 wins, 2nd place, semis, 3 seed, small favorite in the round of 16 and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 last year i was the low guy on this saying temper expectations with many saying top 5 in conference and 20 + wins. this year i say top 3 in conference and top 15 in nation. minimum 2nd round of tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 How about... for starters: Beat Fort Wayne, Indiana State, and Butler? 🤯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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