This is what I’ve been saying all along.
For those of you who have been on here a while, you remember back to the thread about WHY Crean wasn’t the guy to make IU elite again? How he had the program built - pushing the ball on offense looking to score at a high rate, high turnover percentage, lacking on defense and rebounding - almost guaranteed that we had no realistic chance at banner #6. Running 4 hour practices in late February and recruiting were compounding issues as well.
With Archie it has taken longer - and, considering how long this fanbase has had to endure total mismanagement of the program, it’s understandable the grumbling of some. Injuries, inexperienced guards (or ones that could play under control
Green), lack of depth all had a hand in the struggles of the last 3 years.
But look what we now have: Depth at every position, which will lead to spirited battles in practice - which SHOULD lead to much improved play on the court.
One thing I’m still looking for: leadership. Who steps up and demands accountability - from others and themselves? Regardless, this is the year it should all come together.