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Husker Extra live chat: Chris Basnett, 1/25/17
Chat all things Husker hoops with Chris Basnett during his weekly live chat, this Wednesday.
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Guys, I see your comments coming in, but unfortunately I have to shut things down for this week. I'm driving out to Evanston for tomorrow's game, and I have plenty to wrap up here before I leave. Thanks to everyone who chimed in. We'll do this again next week.
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Hi all, welcome to another Nebraska basketball live chat. Huskers are at Northwestern tomorrow and host Purdue Sunday -- the start of a tough stretch of games over the next few weeks. Of course there's also the matter of losing back-to-back games in the final second. It's been a strange season so far, so who knows what could happen over the next several days.
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I really don't think so, barring a complete and total meltdown the rest of this season. You hate to say "wait 'til next year" with 11 conference games still left this season, but I think next year is the make or break year for Miles. On paper, he'll have his most talented roster since he's been here. And we all know what's happened this year with injuries and the last second losses. This team is literally two seconds away from being 5-2 in the league. It feels like they're close, but they don't have the results yet to show it.
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I think Nebraska can beat every team left on the schedule, and I think they can lose to every team left on the schedule. At this point, I really have no idea what to think only because we've seen a little bit of everything so far. If you go by KenPom, the advanced metrics site, it projects NU to have six games left this season decided by eight points or less. Just about everything from here on in is a tossup. As far as Miles' job status, it's hard to say. Shawn Eichorst is traditionally tight-lipped on those sorts of things so who knows what he is thinking. But, I think if the Huskers can avoid a complete meltdown, Miles will be back next season.
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I think you have to. I've only seen Wingett play a couple times, but you have to like his length and athleticism. The only real issue I could see with bringing him in is that he would be playing a wing position at which Nebraska is already pretty stocked. Might be tough for him, at least initially, to get on the court.
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I think it's natural to think about that. With the climate in college basketball, we all know that players will be on the move. It's just a matter of who wants to move on, who wants a different opportunity, etc. I hate to speculate on those things myself, just because I have no idea what any of these kids are thinking. But I think it's safe to say that there will more than likely be some attrition judging solely on what's happened in previous years.
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I agree. It always seems to take big men longer to develop than guards or small forwards, and we've seen Jordy take some steps already this year. He has those moments when he flashes his potential, but he still has those moments that make you shake your head. It's easy to forget he's only been playing organized basketball for a little more than five years. He was already behind the curve, and now he's trying to learn at a high-level Division I school. I think an offseason of work will do him wonders.
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I really hope Eichorst doesn't pull a bull crap move and fire Tim. We have to remember that this is Nebraska Basketball. We haven't been good enough recently to fire someone for not
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It's impossible to know what he's thinking. I think Miles is a good fit here. I think he gets at least one more season, and I hope I'm right. But we just don't know. The bottom line, though, is that it's a business and wins and losses matter. I think next season is a huge year for Miles. He'll have a team that should be talented enough to make a NCAA Tournament run.
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I think he'll really help, especially with defense and rebounding. 6-foot-9, 220 pounds. And it's not like he's a highly-regarded player that was buried on the end of Georgetown's bench. He had a really nice sophomore season there before injuries really set him back this season. He can score a little bit, and he gives Nebraska the option of putting a really big lineup on the court if the Huskers wanted to. And of course he adds more depth in the front court. You look at the Huskers now, and it's pretty clear they could use another guy to fill the void left by Ed Morrow's injury.
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Yeah, you have to wonder if Patton's success, and even Mike Daum's success at South Dakota State, has changed the way this staff approaches recruiting in-state kids. There are guys inside the borders who can help, but you also have to be absolutely sure you're getting the right people. If NU can find an in-state kid that becomes a big contributor, I think that would do wonders for the perception of the program.
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The previous records are certainly something that have to be taken into consideration. I'm like most Husker fans. I grew up watching this program, and it almost becomes an exercise in futility to the point where we as fans expect the worst to happen.On the other hand, and this is probably a bad comparison, we can look at what the Chicago Cubs did this season. Years and years and years (and years and years) of "wait 'til next year", but they finally put the right talent together and broke through. It can happen anywhere, to any team. I really believe this program can have a breakthrough season next year. But we just never know.
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That's a good point. The game moves so fast now. We see freshmen and sophomores all over the country playing key roles. I don't think Nebraska needs to be in the market for a bunch of one-and-done type of players, but they need guys that can step on the court either right away, or shortly after arriving, and help the team win.At the same time, you also have to develop players to keep that continuity in your program. When a particularly talented player or class moves on. You need a mix of immediate talent and long-term talent to really sustain success. Some folks point to Wisconsin as a program Nebraska can emulate, and I think that's a good place to start. They have plenty of talent, but they also develop guys fairly quickly and get them on the court and contributing for three or four years.
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Ha, well, this program is in its 120th year of existence, so maybe it's due. Unless we're counting the NIT title back in 1995-96. The first hurdle to clear is winning that first NCAA Tournament game. That to me is a way more depressing stat than never winning a title. If the Huskers can win a game or two in the tourney, maybe then things really take off.
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I totally agree that the key is to winning that first game in the NCAA Tournament. With that said, say somehow Nebraska finishes the regular season on a run and finishes the last 11 games 9-2. What are their chances of making the NCAA Tournament with an 18-12 regular season record(not counting any games played
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I think they're in no question with 18 wins. That would make them 12-6 in the conference, and no Big Ten team that has won 11 conference games (since the league expanded to 12 teams, and then 14) has ever missed the NCAA Tournament. Combine that with NU's strength of schedule, and they're in for sure.
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Any comments on the dismal on-court results and the continuing loyalty and support of NU BB fans? In the top-20 of NCAA basketball attendance the last two full years. What other NCAA Division 1 school would continue to show such support for such unrequited results?
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Some folks like to bag on the crowds at NU games, but by golly they keep showing up. It really is impressive. The fan base wants so badly to root for a winner. If this program ever takes off, I could see PBA becoming one of the toughest places in the nation to play for visiting teams.
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Sorry, haven't had time to read the chat so I'll just ask. CB....well it appears our worst fears have come to fruition with no Morrow. Down low foul trouble, guys playing out of position, strange defeats, etc. I know you felt like perhaps the team could still be "ok", but it appears this team is relegated to hopeful "steal" wins or close losses. Maybe Morrow can return for a run in the conference tourney?
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It certainly appears to be trending in that direction, unfortunately. Miles has made it clear they're not going to rush Morrow back, so you have to hope he's a quick healer.I think I'm just about ready to get out of the prediction business with this team. If nothing else, we really never know what we're going to get on a given night.
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Excellent point. Everyone wants results yesterday. It's the world we live in. I get fans' frustration. Believe me -- it's a lot more fun to cover a consistent winner. I'd love NU to win 20-25 games a year. But on the flip side, I think we're seeing just how hard it is to build a consistent winner. A lot of things need to go right.
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Trashman -- It is people like you that make the NU basketball program what it is. Why should we be happy with the results we have seen? Only 1 winning season in Tim's time here. You are probably the same person who yells at people to sit down when we are cheering and trying to help the team out, aren't you?
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Completely agree with Newport Red. The bagging on the Nebrasketball fans by some media members is downright ridiculous. Aren't too many fan bases dragged through the muck and disappointment as these. Not standing enough? Leave early? Why would or wouldn't they? At least they're there. Fairly well i might add. To not expect the worst at the end of games is a true testament to a NU BBall fan.
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