Kevin

It's akron in Cleveland though. Have you been when they are playing? That's always a game to avoid. I think UB wins, but they could use Ball State.

I think so. Akron is better than both of them. UB is 0-1 vs Akron, 2-0 Ball State, 1-1, Miami the 3 seed path is the right fit for this team specifically, in my opinion

Yes, they clinched the 5 seed last night. We really need them to earn the 3 to have a realistic path to the tournament.

I agree with most of this. 3, 4 and 5 are particularly true. The problem i have is with number 1 though. "It is a known that the bench is weak and there will be ebbs when they are in" - Part of the argument here is that some people do not agree or think this. It's actually been frequently discussed that the bench is as good or better than other teams. I think that opens the bigger debate to.... why is the bench weak? And that opens up a can of worms on missed recruits and need to show Oats had misses too, albeit, way more hit. The problem here that I have is that the current best players on this team are Oats players and Whitesell's are only through Hunter Jenkins who is no longer here. He has only hit two players, Mballa (Jenkins recruit/forged documents) and Skogman (under Jenkins again). So believe it or not, the bench and further discussion is the point you are referring to with #4.

They have somehow beat Akron and CMU back-to-back

Hurts UB really, but its great to see them get pounded

The Ohio result isnt good for UB but damn it always feels good for them to get beat down.

You want Ohio to win. Almost no chance you can catch them. Its pretty important to try to get the 3 seed as the path is probably way better. I was also going to make a joke that I had to pick between watching UB EMU at noon or getting a root canal. I got a root canal, and I can say watching UB EMU would have been much preferred.

These are my thoughts summed up by one response.

What's my budget? I have a few lists based on what I can spend. If it has to be 300k, i would pull out my P5 assistants list. If i can spend 400k - 500k, im going to my low D1 list, like Dustin Kerns.

Money always talks. Even if they can just gather enough for a buyout.

Always good to see you 961819. Seemingly what i tried to say 2.5 years ago.

I honestly do appreciate that. I just like history. The best indicator for future success is past history. Everyone was mad at me for bringing up his staff as well. His head guy was even a bigger loser (winning % wise) than he was. Once a .500 basketball coach, always a .500 basketball coach.

Segu as a leader can't turn the ball over 5 times a game like this

I took a beating on this thread. That's interesting

We are putting something together. It's worse than you thought.

If they lose Friday, #1-#3 seed are slim. Amazing play and a weak conference could get them into the #3 seed, but unlikely if they start 4-4. To play even in the Championship (let alone win it) is on the ropes right now.

The Bulls could have a matchup order of Miami/Akron - Ohio/Toledo- Ohio/Toledo path. They haven't beaten one of them, let alone three in three days. I had them at 23-8 preseason. Right now they are projected 18-11 (12-7) and the most likely 4 seed.

I think for me it's the attendance. We saw what it was like under Hurley and Oats. The Kent game was embarrassing on national TV. This is what the public thinks of the current state of the team, it's not opinion. They've expressed their thoughts. As much as it's silly, losing to Canisius has hurt the perception of the program. Especially from those who reach out to me to ask me my thoughts. Through the highs/lows the team just looks discombobulated.

Can the Bulls get right with AT at the helm? Who is ready/healthy? The Bulls haven't played since 12/18.

When I created this thread, I never thought we would make it to page 45. Here we are. I hope you all have been well. I miss a lot of my guys here @961819, @Big 4 Hoops Blogger, @Jesephand others. I appreciate all the tweets and passion with UB sports. I just want what's best for the UB basketball program which is now considered a great mid major. Is it Arizona State? No. Is it one that should see the tournament at the very least every other year? Yes. They have the resources and ability to do so. I can't say who or who isn't within the department on this board. I can say with 100% certainty that they are on here. You can take my honest word for it. The Canisius loss to Reggie stung. We can tell by the activity here, my DMs, and our social accounts.

Brewton/Jack/Perry will play for the same role. This more says to me that maybe something could be happening with Brewton or Jack? I find it super strange the way it went down. He isn't coming here to redshirt, so this is an interesting addition. Not a huge fan of the low shooting percentage, but i do like the limited turnovers and high FT% something that our players have struggled with. A flyer player from the A10.

Pretty sure it had something to do with Zachary and his potential offers from other P5 schools Glad he honored his word to us and is coming to UB

I’m going with a playing time issue that was relayed to him or he heard from bigger schools. That’s all that makes sense.

A nail in the coffin of some awful 2019 and 2020 classes. But does this now clear the way for Blocker? I know he had someone in his ears about playing up. He stayed at UB to be cleared, then decided to try for P5.