2023 PF Omaha Biliew [Iowa State Commit]

[84HuskerLaw]

That’s a big assumption.  Nebraska mens BB is a historic low level program.  Never won a thing in terms of relevant championships or even a single game in the big dance.  Nothing new about 2021 season really.  Joining the big ten made things even tougher than the old conferences. Big 12 has become a top league but even Kansas keeps dominating that one.  
 

Not defending Fred but basically it’s nearly impossible to realistically expect a sudden transformation of something out of nothing.  Short of having the next superstar ala Wilt Chamberlin or Magic J or Lebron come for an absolutely bizarre reason, it will be a long term (maybe forever) deal to build a real contender. Fred has landed some very highly rated guys but only because of his reputation and he is NOT an elite status coach. If he was, he’d be somewhere better.  We are lucky to get him - his old family history and area ties mostly.  
 

We paid him big bucks as that was his apparent market value.  Let’s give him time. He may find some diamonds in the rough and start the long climb. He’s as good as NU can hope for imo.  

[BigRedBuster]

1 hour ago, 84HuskerLaw said:

That’s a big assumption.  Nebraska mens BB is a historic low level program.  Never won a thing in terms of relevant championships or even a single game in the big dance.  Nothing new about 2021 season really.  Joining the big ten made things even tougher than the old conferences. Big 12 has become a top league but even Kansas keeps dominating that one.  
 

Not defending Fred but basically it’s nearly impossible to realistically expect a sudden transformation of something out of nothing.  Short of having the next superstar ala Wilt Chamberlin or Magic J or Lebron come for an absolutely bizarre reason, it will be a long term (maybe forever) deal to build a real contender. Fred has landed some very highly rated guys but only because of his reputation and he is NOT an elite status coach. If he was, he’d be somewhere better.  We are lucky to get him - his old family history and area ties mostly.  
 

We paid him big bucks as that was his apparent market value.  Let’s give him time. He may find some diamonds in the rough and start the long climb. He’s as good as NU can hope for imo.  

What?

Fred has a winning percentage of .264.  The previous coach had 7 years at .504 with the last two seasons winning 22 and 19 games respectively.

 

If Fred had won 20+ games this year, there's a good chance this kid is still at least somewhat interested.

[84HuskerLaw]

Maybe. Maybe not.  You are saying he would be - big assumption imo.  

[BigRedBuster]

5 minutes ago, 84HuskerLaw said:

Maybe. Maybe not.  You are saying he would be - big assumption imo.  

Maybe not.  But to imply that the last three years with Fred has just been what Nebraska Basketball has been.....is disingenuous at best.

[suh_fan93]

 

[seaofred92]

 

[suh_fan93]

 

 

[teachercd]

Wow, TJ has put together a heck of a class.

 

I am guessing they are not telling recruits that they are trying to play games in the 50's anymore.

[ECisGod]

14 hours ago, suh_fan93 said:

 

 

At least he's not going to be a hawkeye.

[BigRedBuster]

22 minutes ago, ECisGod said:

At least he's not going to be a hawkeye.

Or a Bluejay.  

[suh_fan93]

 

[Mavric]

Only played in 16 games, averaging 7.9 minutes and 2.8 points per game.

 

 

[SouthLincoln Husker]

In the portal!