Say what you want but I like this team and I think Cal put together a team that can win the title, even though it took a DUI from Huggins to land one transfer but still. I think if at least one or two of the freshmen become “that guy” and your role players contribute then I see no reason why they couldn’t go win it all. The pieces are there, let’s just hope they fall into place. #BBN
This is a national championship team
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Yes I think they can win it all. But they have to gel and play well together. No drama within the team. And Cal has to change some things up and quit being stubborn and let them play..
I thought everyone was saying Cal wasn’t working? And yes that’s what was said.
Slow down with that, even with all the new guys I think the media has picked up on Cal being over rated early. They have us at 17 right now in the early Top25 and 1. I do believe if the Freshman are elite we would have a great chance but I don’t trust Cal anymore to game plan at all.
Shot blocking, defense, rebounding playing as a team, Cal's coaching. All these worry me.
Hopefully this is where Welch steps in with the plan.
Every year, it’s the same thing. I don’t know where people can even find optimism anymore.
I hope so. I just think Cal is hard headed and like Randle said on the podcast “he won’t change for anyone.”
How high are you? Mitchell is great and all, but he didn’t turn this team into a championship contender. Reeves certainly didn’t. That burden lays completely on the unproven freshman and Cal’s motivational capabilities. I’d like to see a couple more proven players on the team.
I hope it is but it's way too early to say that. Almost the whole team hasn't played 1 second of college basketball. And Cal hasn't exactly been a good coach recently.
We have a chance to have a really good basketball team. I think it will definitely take the freshman some time to adapt to the college game though. That part worries me and I know I’m not the only fan that feels that way.
It has a shot if the freshmen are close to advertised.
In short WE YOUNG. Well, I’m sick and tired of WE YOUNG.
Because most people rather have hope than just write the year off
This is a group of players who could probably be molded into a team that could eventually contend for a title (albeit their shooting options are concentrated in inopportune places and their big man picture isn't complete although we've seen some encouraging signs).
Or they could be micromanaged away from their strengths and told to run, go, and go get a bucket while playing please-game-plan-against-me defense on their way to most likely a second-weekend exit.
Or they could be micromanaged away from their strengths and told to run, go, and go get a bucket while playing please-game-plan-against-me defense on their way to most likely a second-weekend exit.
I understand that. I’m sick of the slump we’re in too
Problem is we have older players then the excuse is: “well we didn’t have enough talent!”
It doesn’t matter who you put on the team, Cal and his guardians will find an excuse and they will use no matter how ridiculous it sounds.
As for the thread itself… we are again relying on freshmen talent but this time it’s from a class that is not well received by scouts. Indeed, this class has been deemed weak overall. That being said we got a bunch of the top guys who all have great scouting reports at the high school and AAU level. Some translate well to college, some don’t. We’ll just have to see. I am in the camp that thinks we still need a starting center. I don’t think Ugo is ready and I think Bradshaw and Mitchell are gonna be 4s.
We need one of Wagner/Dilly to be on the level of Wall or Fox.. and we likely need Edwards to be one of the better small forwards we've had. If we can do those things, with the pieces around them, this team can go far.
I think we have this discussion every June/July only to be disappointed by December
It’s talented, but Cal will find a way to blow it as always.
CAL just doesn’t have it anymore no matter who is on the roster. Fools Gold!!
We had those proven players before with a great incoming class, but even that couldn't overcome the in game coaching. I'll just take a wait and see position. I agree with you, this is not a championship caliber team.
Mostly ... I'm just sick of Cal. This roster came together just like he planned. God help us. How much does he make again?
Land a quality big and we can talk.
As of now its another 1 piece away year to stack with the rest. We need a space eater, enforcer in the paint and things could get very interesting.
As of now its another 1 piece away year to stack with the rest. We need a space eater, enforcer in the paint and things could get very interesting.
Nobody really knows how good Dillingham is gonna be, let’s see how he looks in a couple of weeks, then talk.
I understand. I don’t blame anyone for being mad right now. I’m not happy, I’m just hoping for the best this coming season.
I’m cautiously optimistic. I’ve fallen trap to the preseason hype the last few years and refuse to do it anymore. Another big man would go a long way. I just want enjoyable basketball. An elite 8 would be great, a final four ideal.
I just don’t see it. Not physical enough . Way too skinny. This team will get abused at times.
I thought OP was smooth when I first saw this thread. LOL!
