Nonconference should go better this year with lots of talent returning. I see 5-6 NCAA bids. Maybe 7 if get a lucky bounce here or there.
XU's biggest concern this year is consistent contribution from bench and 3 point shooting. I assume rebounding will be good and defense will be strong.
Need Moore, Tandy, Bishop, Scruggs and Marshall to knock down an average of 35%. Oh and no more than 12 turnovers. X will play faster and attack more often. Attacking might lead to balls stripped or sloppy deflected passes. Hope teh defense carries X to a top 3 conference finish.
If X ' s defense was so strong last year (I agree) then why play fast? Walk it up and hold teams down to 50 points and win like the last 8 games.
Yes, X has more players but fast play reminds me of Prosser teams and that was not fun.