Honestly, it was going to happen this way. When a coach is let go, we can't expect many core guys to stay.

But it was needed. While the Traores were special in this conference, many many people are happy to see us turn the page and get a fresh new vision and energy into the program.

We have some exciting talent on this team that will surprise the conference - and more importantly, they are already operating different to Monson's program.

I consistently had huge issues with Monson teams, even when they were doing well. I had zero confidence that even with the Traores, that we'd play up to potential. Remember that the team struggled greatly going into the BW Tourney last year. And if there hadn't been a change, I'm not sure they win that tournament.

Time to just focus on the future - Monson and his guys are in the history books now.

GO BEACH!!!