Da_Lucky_One
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Let's extend the win streak.
We need to win out for the next 6 games (finish up with a 7 game win streak).
Definitely do-able.
Wake Forest (11-13, 4-10 ACC)
AT VaTech (14-10, 5-8 ACC)
AT Notre Dame (15-9, 6-7 ACC)
AT GaTech (12-13, 6-8 ACC)
Virginia (16-7, 8-5 ACC)
Syracuse (14-10, 7-6 ACC)
Hardest game left (UVa) is at home.
Need to win all 6 and finish 10-10 in conference.
That is exactly how I am thinking. Winning a game or two in the ACC tournament would help also.
The biggest question is, which one is most beneficial to the team? Going to the NCAA tournament or going to the NIT?
Honestly, today. I feel like winning the NIT would benefit the team more than a first round loss in the NCAA tournament.
Pretty sure even if we go 10-10 in the acc and made the acc title game we still would not go dancing. This team has some really bad losses and some blowout losses.
NCAAs.
Dejan and Stone are gone. Gak is hurt and Brooks is sitting. McGusty, Lykes, and Waardenburg are not going to somehow get a lot better just from playing a few extra NIT games, and if anything, McGusty and Lykes would benefit from a bit more time to heal.
I think the young guys, Wong, Beverly, and Walker, would get more adrenaline from making the NCAAs, even if it's just one game, then they would from playing a few extra NIT games.
I understand the "build confidence" angle, but I think they would get a bigger charge from making the NCAAs (and then thinking about how they might have had a higher seed and an easier path with fewer injuries and a fuller roster).
Just my opinion. I don't think that running the table in the NIT will be a huge difference-maker with this bunch.
The freshmen need to play, the upperclassmen need to heal, and the injured/transfers need to be eligible to play. Sign a great class, minimize the transfers-out, and we will be ready to roll next year.
I respect your opinion and greatly appreciate it. I just want to see how other fans think.
I personally think going to the NIT helps on multiple fronts. You gain valuable experience from winning the NIT plus playing in MSG helps build the Miami brand in the northeast plus a few extra games at the Watsco Center build local interest for next season.
Of course, health is a factor but winning always helps the healing process.
Ain't going to happen. 4-2 maybeWe need to win out for the next 6 games (finish up with a 7 game win streak).
Definitely do-able.
Wake Forest (11-13, 4-10 ACC)
AT VaTech (14-10, 5-8 ACC)
AT Notre Dame (15-9, 6-7 ACC)
AT GaTech (12-13, 6-8 ACC)
Virginia (16-7, 8-5 ACC)
Syracuse (14-10, 7-6 ACC)
Hardest game left (UVa) is at home.
Need to win all 6 and finish 10-10 in conference.
Ain't going to happen. 4-2 maybe
Thanks for the feedback on the NIT/NCAA question. We will talk more about it in a week or two as Miami extends its winning streak.
The player who benefits the most by any extra games would be Anthony Walker. He is getting closer with each game to breaking out like the other freshmen have.
There will be some great questions that we will be discussing during the off-season :
Who starts at the 5? Miller or Brooks
Best backcourt? Lykes and McGusty or Beverly and Wong
Who will start next season?
Who is the 5th starter as Coach L will have atleast 4 seniors in the starting lineup?
Open competition at the 4, who wins? Sam or Anthony
One thing for sure, depth and competition in practice will make the team better.
At this point you can't expect anything from Gak. Anything you get from him is gravy.Brooks.
Beverly & Wong > Lykes & McGusty but Coach L heavily values experience.
I think Anthony, Beverly, and Wong will play a TON... but may not start.
Predicted Starting 5?:
Lykes
Beverly
McGusty
Sam
Brooks
Lots of minutes for:
Wong, Anthony, Miller
Edit: the starting lineup may vary by opponent/matchup.
Increasing minutes as the season progresses for Cross and Timberlake.
Top 10 quality team by the end of the regular season.
Not sure what to expect from Gak.
Timberlake will play right away next year. I see:Brooks.
Beverly & Wong > Lykes & McGusty but Coach L heavily values experience.
I think Anthony, Beverly, and Wong will play a TON... but may not start.
Predicted Starting 5?:
Lykes
Beverly
McGusty
Sam
Brooks
Lots of minutes for:
Wong, Anthony, Miller
Edit: the starting lineup may vary by opponent/matchup.
Increasing minutes as the season progresses for Cross and Timberlake.
Top 10 quality team by the end of the regular season.
Not sure what to expect from Gak.
Timberlake will play right away next year. I see:
Lykes - Beverly
Wong - Timberlake
McGusty - Walker
Sam - Stone
Brooks - *Gak
Probably still need another ball handler behind Lykes and perhaps another big to be available for spot minutes should Gak continue to be injury prone.