This year's team is playing harder and with more passion than any since OUr
Sweet 16 team.
And something else, totally from a distance so maybe it's different behind closed doors...this group seems to really get along. They appear to be a tight group.
I'm really optimistic for where this thing could go in the very near future. Personally, I like building the team this way, more from freshmen than by recruiting short-term transfers. It's not the quick fix mentality, but I like the feeling of continuity and sustainability once this thing gets rolling.
Agreed with all comments. Knowing what Coach Boals was going to have to work with this year, I just wanted to see growth and progress from November to March. Wins were going to be gravy. More than happy that a chance to finish the season with an overall winning record is on the table. Dartis will be missed but also excited about next year and especially 21-22.
Something else that has caught my eye is that Stony Brook is still doing well after his absence. While Vermont will win their conference, they are still in second with a victory over the Catamounts. Seems like they had trouble with Hartford, though-dropping both games. It's good to see what he built didn't crumble the year after he left. Definitely could win the America East tournament.