I hope there is a team meeting today, and it really shouldn’t come as a surprise. Kruger needs to talk with the team and get control of the situation.
I’ve refrained from posting lately because if I can’t say something positive, i shouldn’t be posting, but I’m OK with the transfers so far. I liked Shepherd but he isn’t a high D1 point guard. He just isn’t. It’s the most important position on the court and to compete in the B12 we need a really good point guard..... like De’Vion Harmon next year. In the meantime, we need a good grad transfer or juco to plug the gap. I would have been happy if Shepherd accepted the backup role as his fate, but If he wants more playing time I wish him good luck.
It was apparent that McGusty and the coaches weren’t on the same page, and he never appeared too happy this season. Honestly, I never thought he played good defense and played out of control offensively..... often putting up wild shots. Sometimes a change is good for all parties.
Thirdly, I’m OK with Trae moving on. I’m ready for a more traditional point guard. A pass first, good defensive player. Someone like Quannas White or Jon Ontjes. I even liked Austin Johnson..... especially his senior year. Damn I wish we would have gotten Payton Pritchard from Oregon.
I have no idea if we have more transfers coming, and what kind of players we can sway just 3 weeks away from signing date. I’m fine with a roster makeover, but I’m skeptical of what kind of players we can recruit when it appears the program is in a state of chaos. I do like Bienemy and think he will start next season.... but I just don’t get Kuath. I just don’t.
If there are any “cancers” left in the locker room, this is a good time to process them..... things can’t look much bleaker. Kruger needs to take control and now is the time to be tough. He also needs to examine the program from a coaching standpoint and be objective on what needs to be done to improve the program. It ain’t all the players fault.....
