- The IU team is now structured to compete and win in the Big 10. Year after year, this style of play has proven to be ineffective in the NCAA tournament.
- IU is now in a total re-build year. CMW is starting to continue to find players who fit his preferred style of play. A bit less emphasis on always going inside out. That worked with TJD but he is now gone.
- I feel CMW would like to play a similar overall style as Miami, with a bit more height. He wants a crushing defense with a slashing, cutting, 3 point point shooting and board crashing offense.
- CMW wants players that are more versatile, can find ways to score, find the better shot and block out and rebound.
- IU needs more speed on booth offense and defense. IU needs at least 3 very good ball handlers on the floor at all times.
- When trying to become a better program, CMW needs to not only analyze the other Big 10 teams, but also the teams that have had the most success in the NCAA tournament.
- Build and coach the team for post-season success.
- More competitive bench players that are suited to thrive in CMW's preferred style of play.
- If he can recruit one, one alpha player stud but at least 4 other players who score in double figures on a frequent basis.
- More rebounding via anticipation, blocking out and when the rebound can't be secured, tipping it out for a teammate to hunt down.
- More second chance shots. More offensive rebounds.