I'm really, really excited about this team, and their development since November. Just as Saul predicted, they've come light years together since then, and it has been damn fun to watch! November's squad would lose to February's team without a doubt in my mind. Some on here say it reminds them of 2005, or 2010. For me, this year is 100% unique, not because of just the new faces, but because of the differences between the number of seniors each team had, the styles of play, and so forth.

I loved watching the John Groce, and DJ Cooper led years as much as anyone. This group feels different than that one. This group really feels like "TEAM" a little more than that one. This group seemingly has unlimited guys that can drain the three. Those teams seemingly had unlimited good defenders. Both teams have stellar point guards.

After what was a terribly frustrating season to watch last year, the fun is back in The Convo. I'm excited for the next couple Saturdays in Athens, maybe a Friday in Oxford, and a trip to The Q in just less than a month.

Add on how good the Lady Bobcats look again, and this promises to be a memorable March in Bobcatland.

To me, this team looks to be having the most "fun" playing basketball of any OU squad I've ever seen. Even in the 2010 and 2012 years under Groce, there were rumors of disharmony around the squad...as well as off-court issues at times. I don't see any of that this year. And I really do think it's a team of good kids. There's not any bad eggs, which we seemed to always keep under Groce and JC.

I don't feel like this team is as talented as those NCAA teams. That is actually meant to be a compliment in an odd way. I do think this team plays with great heart and effort. And in March, that does count for something.

I think by next year, this team will grow in their talent and really be something special.

There is definitely reason to be excited, but there's still work to be put in. Keep grinding and the fruits of labor will present themselves. I think this team "gets" it.

"Next year" doesn't seem as solid anymore with mid-major college programs. Lots of stuff can happen between coaches being snapped up by bigger programs, to players dealing with suspensions or academic issues, transfers, or getting injured. I admit that I go into a semi-state of very casual following when those things happen like the last couple years and earlier this year.

However, when the team is playing like they have the last 7-8 games, it's fun to be engaged and enjoy the moment because you don't know how long it's going to last.

watching the beefs game and the emu game i was very impressed with the ability to play two completely different styles as what i can only believe was coached. seeing a team execute is a lot of fun. they took the emu zone apart.

not to mention that campbell is special. what great hands and he knows he's good, but it doesn't seem to be a problem with anyone on the team.

a lot of good going on right now.