Posted by ButterBall Devil on March 17, 21 at 14:18:17:
In Reply to: Re: Agree posted by Big Ron on March 17, 21 at 11:06:02:
To me, the likelihood that Duke sees CBH as being "on deck" is a real stretch. He has not demonstrated consistent success - recruiting, games, etc. - to warrant such consideration. If I were Duke, I would throw wheelbarrows of money at Mark Few.
Coach K is like Lute Olson - singlehandedly re-positioning a mediocre program. U4 has been able to sustain much of the success under Miller (who was still able to recruit a good class for this year), but we will have to see where that goes.
I also think CBH has earned some slack at ASU. Last year's team - with Cheatham, White, etc., would have been his best team in the Tournament, and would be 3 years in a row for invites. And we have the "unruly ASU alum" incident with CBH's spouse. And losing Burno. Maybe CBH is ready to take a year off.
I agree with your take on this season. This team could have been really entertaining - even without White.
So - I don't see CBH going anywhere, but he does have a real challenge in re-stocking the cupboard.
I am sorry to see Cherry go - I don't know where his head is, and I think "where his head is" defines the issue. When he is/was engaged, I loved his enthusiasm. Graham, Woods, and Muhammad are the core for next year, plus anyone who returns - Lawrence? Martin? I don't understand how the NBA could take Bagley and Christopher, based on their ASU experience. I suppose the real scouts follow the club circuits.
Success in the transfer portal for ASU will essential. (I know - a firm grasp of the obvious.)