I have been one of his biggest critics since he was hired. But I'm starting to like what I see from his group, and the way he interacts with the players.

It's not a perfect product. But this team clearly is unselfish. They don't pout. They play really hard. And they're fun to watch, even if they've struggled to close out games. Getting Gavin Sykes is clearly a coup — kid is the best frosh in the conference.

I predict we'll be a .500 team in BW play, and give ourselves a shot in Henderson.

Perhaps my opinion shifts back. But the last month has been the first time I have felt this wasn't an epic dud of a hire.