ND Basketball...

[LasVegasIrish 0]

I've been very critical of Atkins throughout his career, but he stepped up big time yesterday in the first game without Grant. I came away extremely impressed.

[irishrb 0]

Yes, Atkins did a nice job, as did Sherman and Auguste....but it still took OT to beat Canisius. I feel beyond frustrated right now with the b-ball program.

[Jersey Irish 205]

It is going to be a loooooooong season.

Duke up next at the Purcell Pavilion. Hope Coach K doesn't run it up on his former assistant coach.

[Rocketsan 768]

Game live on CBS right now

[Rocketsan 768]

What a great game!!!

[SDIrishFan 607]

Great game. Not a huge bball fan but that was fun.

[Rocketsan 768]

Great game. Not a huge bball fan but that was fun.

 

Me neither

[irishrb 0]

I am a basketball fan and that was a nice win. It was nice to see Brey actually understand that you CAN score points in the paint!

[irishrush 60]

Even better because I hate Duke so much. They are my USC of basketball.

 

I like the look of some of these freshmen and Burgett was insanely athletic.

 

PC is just unreal.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Well back to normal, ND showing their true colors. Hopefully, they keep making Brey look like a terrible coach.

[Donjuan 16]

Absolutely zero emotion with this team against ho-hum teams...

[irishrb 0]

I didn't get to watch the game as I don't get the ACC channel but I DO think it's time for a change with the basketball program. With that being said, it is NOT going to happen. It is going to be a long year though.

[irishrush 60]

I just knew we were going to lose this game. I hate to say it, but it is true.

 

Hopefully that will ground the team and get them inspired again for the next game. We missed a ton offree throws that cost us the game-been a big problem all year. There would be some serious sprinting going on in practice if that was my 5th grade team.

[Pregame 291]

Absolutely zero emotion with this team against ho-hum teams...

I think you might be looking for the football thread...

[IrishGuy 177]

I didn't get to watch the game as I don't get the ACC channel but I DO think it's time for a change with the basketball program. With that being said, it is NOT going to happen. It is going to be a long year though.

 

In all honesty, I do not think ND cares about being a Final 4 quality basketball school, and as long as they occasionally make the tourney that is enough. ND is happy with Brey and Brey is happy not having very high expectations.

 

....that is my only explanation for the state of the basketball program.

[irishrb 0]

Not that anyone cares but ND loses to Georgia Tech....L O N G season ahead for these boys. MAYBE it will get ND's attention to look into the basketball program a little more...mens that is.

[D Fence 162]

Anyone know how long Brey's contract is? After the abysmal John MacLeod era, I'd have give credit to Brey for adding in some consistency and stability to the program for several years.

 

But I think it was probably overdue for a change about 3 years ago - not sure I'd like to see the guy get thrown out, but maybe not offering another extension is the right path?

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Anyone know how long Brey's contract is? After the abysmal John MacLeod era, I'd have give credit to Brey for adding in some consistency and stability to the program for several years.

 

But I think it was probably overdue for a change about 3 years ago - not sure I'd like to see the guy get thrown out, but maybe not offering another extension is the right path?

 

He just got an extension like 1-2 years ago.

[irishrb 0]

The boys get their first road win of the year against BC and get one more step closer to an NIT invite! Booyah!

[OklahomaIrish 0]

I see them getting back to the NCAA tournament next year. The key is developing these young guys like Beachem, Vasturia, Auguste and Jackson. Auguste slowly gets better and will be the starting center net year. He has a lot more to work with than did Jack Cooley. Brey will do wonders with him with his back to the basket. Saw a very good and quick spin move for a score tonight.

 

Beachem is key. He must get bigger and stronger in the off season. He is 6' 8'' and must rebound next year. Vasturia is getting valuable pt. It should pay off. Jackson?? 5 stars??? Don't see it. Hope I see it next year.

 

Connaughton is a star and will be our leader next year with Grant. Grant's return is huge. We lose that height in Sherman and Knight, but they have been so inconsistent. Maybe Katenda ends up being a player. NIT is essential. Keep playing. Keep developing. Brey will survive. Bank on it.