What do y'all think happens if Les gets poached? Does Blue start a national search or promote internally?

Am I looking at it right that the team building is just sheet metal? That looks rough for afternoon games. I hope there's AC or several good fans in there.

Edit: also I like the lockers with player names on top. Details like that matter for impressing recruits I imagine.

Ugly 30ish seconds by the Ags but time's basically run out for Wyoming

UMBC was also pretty low in KenPom ranking too. Makes me feel validated for honestly believing Davis had a chance against Kansas last year. Truly anything can happen in the tournament.

Commentators were saying that you'd expect the 16v1 games to get closer as the 1-and-done system forces the top teams to integrate new rosters of inexperienced players each year; it's been weird that that there have been fewer close calls recently rather than more.

I got to go to the games at SDSU today and Marshall had a strong showing to upset #4 Wichita State there. They played with a lot of confidence and challenged the Shockers at part of the game, like UMBC did. Seems like the key to pulling off big tourney upsets is to go all-in and hope for a little bit of luck for the shots to go down.

At the beginning of this season I would have guessed Printup was being groomed to inherit the role due to his size and experience but as the year progressed Mooney got the most reps.

I didn't realize Nelson was 6'4" though and Jackson seems like a prototypical 3 in addition to getting reps this season so it's a good point, either one could progress enough to earn the role.

On the subject of basketball withdrawl, you're all welcome to join me on the SDSU bandwagon. Last CA school left in the field other than Fullerton already (yikes!). #3 Trey Kell reminds me very much of a certain other #3 who played for the Aggies, and has been a joy to watch.

Ags will have a very strong lineup next year. I agree Mooney needs to gain consistency but if he can elevate his game and fill Michael's starting spot then TJ, Siler, and Joe will make for a devastating 3-headed attack in the backcourt. Hopefully some of the new guys or redshirts step up too because only 7 guys who currently suit up are coming back.

I was yelling at the TV during some of the fouls. Hopefully my roommate isn't scared.

Irvine also returns basically everyone and they're southern and a little more established, so they'll get the nod most likely. Ags will probably get picked second once again.

What did the Utah coach do? I tuned in just as he was heading to the locker room. (well, taking a detour to yell some more)

Also what will the TV situation be like?

If this team rallies together like last year then they can do incredible things in this tournament.

Let's go Aggies!!

In retrospect that's the year I kind of want to forget about the most. I don't think the team really performed to its potential considering we now know how talented that roster was (Graham, Lemar, Schneider, Fox, and Monson are a pretty darn good starting five). And I really don't like having to say "went to postseason in 3 out of the last 4 years" instead of "4 year postseason streak"

I'll be rooting for CSUF to win for the purposes of conference exposure and revenue, but probably won't be watching.

I imagine Fullerton plays with a chip on their shoulder being one of the less-successful programs in recent years. I understand that but now that they're on top they should act like they belong.

I agree, disappointing game but not a disappointing season.

And it's not over yet, we have an NIT to win.

On to the NIT :/

That 2nd FT from Siler looked like it was in --- reminded me of the end of the very first ESPN game

Good Aggie D or bad Titan shooting I wonder?

Aggies down 17-23 at the half.

Defense is there now but shots aren't going down. Press seems to be working, hopefully UCR is tired after their earlier games

Down 3 at the quarter. Curry for UCR is a fantastic player

I have to disagree, I think it was a messy situation with no good options for the school.

First, when it comes to announcements there are very strict laws regarding student privacy. And they can't necessarily cut corners with the procedural side of things just because a player is a basketball star.

Second, they (the university investigator) owe it to Chima to perform due diligence before issuing a decision that could seriously impact his education, or insinuate something unsubstantiated that can hurt his potential pro career.

Third, UCD Athletics has a lot of detractors in the Academic Senate and community who don't want to see us go down the "Big Sports" route. A high-profile player getting accused of something serious fans the flames of criticism. Best to leave no stone unturned and make sure to take time to do it right, while also not drawing attention to the investigation before it's complete.

Fourth, it's good to not know his status. It makes the team harder to prep for; I think I even read that one recent opponent (Irvine?) explicitly had to prepare two gameplans for Chima-team vs No-Chima-team. It sucks for us, the fans, but frankly we're not in the need-to-know.

Probably playing the only team that swept us with about the same amount of rest on what's effectively a home court for them.

Oh Big West Tournament how I've missed you