The Deuce: Some of that, because it means we’re going to keep going the Euro route. But also…

- the core guys they’re likely to be bringing back are Mirk, Davis, and one of the Ivisic bros. So you’re not talking about a ton of physicality from the start.

- People seem to think they’ll bring in 1 or 2 more Euros.

- The freshmen we’ve signed so far aren’t great athletes, and they are likely going hard after the Coleman kid who is more in the Wagler mold.

I would hope they’d try to find a more athletic wing and at least a backup big with that profile, but it seems unlikely that the profile of the team will shift that much.

And honestly I'm not sure how much it needs to. We just went 0-4 in overtime games against tournament teams in a little over a month, if we just go 1-3 in those we are a 2 seed. And we did that without it ever seeming to fully come together this year, so is this really a sign that it doesn’t work?

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and will perpetually have to try and moneyball this thing and win the margins?

Because while what Brad has done with maximizing resources is admirable, you have to be able to make up the difference in other areas. And you can't keep repeatedly getting pantsed with in game decisions.

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Don't know who we play, but would love another shot at Wisconsin. And would feel pretty good against Washington if they happen to knock Bucky off this afternoon.

Does a loss drop us to the 3 line? Does a win (no matter who it is) solidify us on the 2 line?

Chance for redemption arc here...beat Wisconsin Friday, beat Michigan Saturday, beat MSU Sunday. We shall see.