Wolfpack Basketball Sadness

State has finished another forgettable year. I didn't have much hope for the team at the beginning of the year. We have the same group of guys that lost 8 in a row to end the 07-08 season and finish last in the ACC. Well we managed to move up to 10th and big 16-14 record.

It is hard to criticize too much because when you suck like State, you don't get to play on TV in Boise. So I only got to watch their opening ACC tourney game. From the articles I have read during the season, it appears we still have a point guard problem. In the game I watched, we started Julius Mays. Julius Mays had played 1 minute in the last 8 games. The regular starter, Javier Gonzalez, was healthy. Seemed like an odd choice.

State got out to a quick lead, but as soon as Maryland went into a zone, it was over. We have no ability to penetrate. It looked like every made basket was a fantastic shot or a long three. The defense appeared to lack effort at times. And sure enough we lost.

Now I can look to next year. We are getting a top 25 class led by forward and a shooting guard. Of course, everyone agrees we need a point guard. We are in the running for number 1 prospect John Wall, who goes to school in Raleigh. He has already stated that he plans to play for one year and then off to the NBA. It is State's and I think Sidney Lowe's last hope. Without him, I think we are looking at another losing season in the ACC, but possibly a NIT appearance. Uggghhh