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Our non-conference schedule is definitely concerning. We knew we had a strong roster this year, so I don't understand why we didn't schedule a single power conference team (or even any top mid-major teams). I know it's hard, but other A-10 and Mountain West teams seem to have no problem scheduling ...

Barclays is the best NBA arena I've been in, and New York is a great place to visit, especially as the Big East tourney is going on at MSG at the same time.

I hope they keep it there. Count me out on ever going to Ohio. It would be cool to get Chicago in the rotation, if they continue to rotate ...

Our recruiting seems to be going very well, which is a huge credit to Drew and the staff but also assisted by some macro forces:

1. High major programs are focusing more on the portal and only recruiting high school players that can contribute immediately. They aren't taking as many guys below the ...

It's definitely getting old seeing the same issues for two seasons. You can tell there's a lot of talent, but there's just no sign of things coming together on either end of the floor. We really need Drew to turn this around. It would be brutal to have to fire him this year with DePaul also open ...

I think Krutwig was a program-changing player that we will not see the likes of again. Otherwise, our current talent level is pretty similar to the 2018-2022 years, albeit these teams seem to be on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to basketball IQ and cohesion. Also, those teams played ...

I'm not at all ready to panic on this season or this staff quite yet, but I agree with many of the concerns mentioned by you guys.

A few thoughts to highlight:

1. My primary concern with this program under Drew is the lack of player development. Our HS recruiting has been good, but I don't see ...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Trying to implement an NBA style iso offense with personnel that will not play in the NBA makes no sense.

Drew’s not good enough to coach it.

And the players aren’t good enough to play it.

He is lost as an HC. Players are lost in terms of how to play ...

I'm starting to think the 9-11 man rotation that Drew has implemented since he took over is a big part of the problem. His strengths seem to be recruiting and maintaining a good vibe in the team, but it almost seems like he's obsessed with using every scholarship on someone who can contribute right ...

Not sure we have anyone that would get in the rotation for FAU. They're pretty impressive. On the other hand, we still look confused and overwhelmed on offense, so that's great...

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Lots of great information on last years team and reasons to be optimistic for next year. Kevin is always really dialed in with Loyola basketball, especially for a Northwestern guy