Coming into this season, the Fred Hoiberg era was an unmitigated disaster and seemed doomed. However, this year we are dramatically better, and our games are fun to watch. Where do we go from here?
Thoughts on Fred Hoiberg?
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He’s NO Scott Frost..
Like he is preaching to the team, need to hold down the home court and win at home..
Like he is preaching to the team, need to hold down the home court and win at home..
He's making improvements and seems to be figuring out what type of players/team he needs to win in the B1G. If the team continues to be competitive, I'm all for bringing him back.
This is a very experienced team this year with Walker, Griesel, and Bandoumel. That has been the difference.
Next year could be very rough again without these three dudes. They are the only legit Big Ten players on the team. Hoiberg is going to have to hit the transfer portal hard and find three more guys with a lot of experience.
Next year could be very rough again without these three dudes. They are the only legit Big Ten players on the team. Hoiberg is going to have to hit the transfer portal hard and find three more guys with a lot of experience.
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Ask me at years end. If he could somehow franchise Derick Walker I’d like to see what he can do. Not sure who they have to replace him or Sam.
You probably don’t want to get into a sunk cost fallacy too much. Coach you were good this year but in past years you sucked. We, as one of the historically worst programs in college basketball are dumping your ass in the hopes we nail the prom queen this time.
I guess it depends on what the alternatives might be in a large regard.
I guess it depends on what the alternatives might be in a large regard.
It's a trick. Establish a hideous baseline then become mediocre and everyone thinks you're looking good.
This is basically where I am at.
This is not a great team, but it’s the first squad Hoiberg has put on the court that looks more interested in winning than padding their own stats.
Yeah if things don't implode he deserves another year, but he doesn't deserve an extension yet.
My current bias is towards continued patience while things are on an upswing. It seems like he has figured some things out.
Still needs better perimeter shooters and a true center that play’s in the paint..
Walker is a force to be reckoned down low but he is a power forward..
This is a good group of guys that play hard and together but the nucleus of the team will be gone next year.
We need to keep finding these Athletic wings that aren't afraid to rebound and play defense.
Also, of course, we need to find some darn shooters and a true point guard.
We need to keep finding these Athletic wings that aren't afraid to rebound and play defense.
Also, of course, we need to find some darn shooters and a true point guard.
They also have an entirely new coaching staff, or nearly new. I wonder how much this has played a part in the performance so far? If NU finishes well enough to make some kind of post season tournament I think that merits another year.
Interesting because I felt like the prognostications last year after the talent that left was for a down year this year. Could it be that this team has overperformed some expectations?
I don't think this year's team is super-talented, but it plays much smarter. When you don't have great shooters, you need to play defense and find high-percentage shots on the offensive end.
I feel like Walker could have been equally productive last year, but he couldn't wrestle the ball away from our "volume shooters" often enough.
I’ve had the belief that if he could keep this team together and they could avoid one of those 8-10 game losing streaks he’s likely getting more time. Also don’t believe Trev is overjoyed with the thought of having to conduct a basketball coaching search when he’s yet to see any on the field results from his new football coach.
His first team did a great job of sharing the ball, they just couldn't make layups.
It's taken Fred awhile to learn that B1G basketball is not the NBA and it's not G League. Getting great prospects is awesome. But the problem is as soon as they show a spark of being able to play they leave for the NBA. I think he's realized he needs to find great college basketball players and build a team with them. If things keep going positively I think he's earned his way back next year.
For now I will just leave it at I am really enjoying this season aside from the refs stealing the Purdue win from us.
Trev likes Fred, he will get another year. I think this team is capable of winning the majority of the remaining home games, especially if the big crowds keep showing up. It will be tough to win any of the remaining road games (maybe Penn State or Iowa), Big Ten roads wins are never easy for any team.
The big question is whether Fred can capitalize on the positive momentum and bring in another good group of transfers who will defend and rebound like this year's transfers. Next season will be the make or break season IMO.
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Don't like him and I think his ceiling is still pretty limited. That said, he'll probably be back next year.
We need to stick with the dude long term. Itll pay off eventually.
Take it one game at a time. The next three games are pretty brutal and I just hope we don't have one of the losing streaks we're famous for. I was pretty done with Hoiberg and his cast of prima donnas jacking up shots last year, but I really appreciate Fred's acceptance of change this season. There are always players available as transfers, the difference this year is the TYPE of players that he brought in. Still wish this team had a legit cold-blooded shooter.
I tend to agree with you. Fred’s a good guy who now has a history of getting guys from NU drafted. It’s damned tough to win a lot in the B1G. Keep beating the teams you’re supposed to beat and get a couple of upsets.
or free throws
hoiberg hasn't piloted a team to a winning season since 2015, so somehow scratching out 7 more Ws would be a nice change
Fred is the type of head coach and human being that UNL would like to have representing their University and Athletic Dept. He is figuring out what it takes to be competitive in the BIG night in and night out. Like defense, rebounding and mental/physical toughness. He has observed the success of his former asst. and cohort TJ at Iowa Stae using that formula. Now he just needs to find the right type of player that fits that mold. If he does that he will be at UNL for quite some time. He is a lot smarter and not stubborn like Frost. And Trev would like to have him around.
I think this is his best team. There seems to be more cohesion and not one guy trying to do it all. It’s been a team effort, and they play good defense. However, it’s still a bad shooting team with no legit big man. I thought there’d be more progress than what we’ve seen this far in Fred’s tenure. I like Fred. But I’m still on the fence. Like some, ask me at the end of the season if I think he should stay.
Good not great team. Fun to watch, high energy and effort. Would love to see them make the NIT. Don’t think NCAAs are realistic… but who knows!
Fred MUST recruit better!! Starting 5 OK but look down the bench.
I think as long as NU basketball is no longer laughably bad and can make the tournament every few years Fred will be kept.
Bump this thread due to Tuesday’s dismissal performance vs Illinois. Not sure if this team can finish out the season better than 3-8. Probably being generous. IMO Fred is doomed if a 20 loss is the result this year as Trev would be forced to make a move.
