Sorry to say but anyway you look at it the result will be another losing record with high hopes for the future. The problem is the future seems to be predictable based upon past performance. How long do we ride this train before we realize it's always going to be late to the station?
I think it's a 7 year rebuild, and 2 of the first 4 seasons should be tossed out IMO. Here's why:
Year one was a throw away. That team was possibly the least talented team in the Big Ten of the last decade. Doc Sadler left the cupboard empty.
Year two Miles makes the tourney.
Year 3 was a chemistry nightmare. The older guys were not team first and they really love reading their press clippings.
At the end of year two, Miles was finally able to recruit legit Big Ten players out of high school. Basketball recruiting is a different animal. The top 100 to 150 kids are identified at age 15. They have relationships built with coaches 2+ years before they ever arrive in college. They can also sign as Juniors. Miles had to prove he could actually win before kids would trust him. Hell a kid like Morrow was a legacy, but I don't believe he chooses Nebraska if Sadler is still here.
Year 4 comes around and Miles has to integrate some young guys with an incomplete lineup. There is no big guy and still not much depth.
Year 5 has arrived and there is finally a complete roster with a bunch of development on display. And now much of that youth is going to be together for another few years.
And they are actually still recruiting high level talent going forward.
This team is going to be 10 players deep next season with length, athleticism, and an experienced back court.
Going into year 8 you will look back on years 6 and 7 and see some tangible proof off predicting the future.
