01-18-2019, 07:15 AM
(01-18-2019, 12:39 AM)Papa John Wrote: I may be the only one thinking this, but, in spite of the disappointment at the current state of affairs, I look at the level of talent on this team, and I believe that it will be an NCAA tournament team in March 2020. Assuming, of course, that no one goes pro or transfers this spring.Stanford may need to accept that level of excellence, but looking at the potential for a possible NCAA tournament team NEXT season is really depressing.
The NEXT season stuff gets old, especially when the aspiration is not particularly amazing.
This current Stanford team is OK, but is so far away from claiming a #1-#4 type seed for the NCAA tournament that should be/could be/was the standard. Stanford Hoops had a few great coaches for a spell but has reverted back to its long term norm as a below average program in the Pac-12. Sigh..
Though hoops serves as a great reminder for those that squawk about Shaw not doing X or Y or Z. Be careful what you wish for as Stanford's football legacy is not filled with 10+ win seasons, outside of this current Coach Shaw experience.

