We struggled with consistency, and before our big run at the BW tourney, were one of the worst shooting teams in the nation. This was exacerbated by the flex dive system, which most the time our guys either didn't know or didn't get good looks. We played a lot of isolation out of it, made lots of tough looks and had the least turnovers.
I'll worry about what the next coach can do after the game on Thursday....heck maybe even Saturday!!!
Then I'll get back to reality of where we are as a department/university.
OK we all get it. We have all beaten the CDM is a great guy horse to death. No one on here is disputing that fact but the bottom line is after 17 years the MBB program is in bad shape and needs a new voice to bring it back to the top. Like some have said the National media doesn't give a crap about Long Beach State BB. They are all over it because CDM was let go and we threw a hail mary and won the BWT. If we had lost the BWT not one media outlet would be wasting their time on this story. Change is good but look what WBB did this year with a new coach and pretty new team. They started off ok, then had a rough patch then they finished strong and were a much better team by seasons end. Last I checked an hour ago there were over 400 players in the portal so we should have a shot at picking up a few guys that want a second chance. We might have a rough year next year but things are looking up moving forward.
Can find interview... is there a link.? Thanks.
You will still have a few more chances to catch the PTI (National ESPN Show) this afternoon. Check your local listings. Tony and Mike talked about Dan and Long Beach State for a minute or more and show snips of our Big West Tournament win. Their take is, give him another couple of years...