In Reply to: It's early and we have played two soft cupcakes, but .... posted by mh on November 13, 2026 at 10:29:35
I agree it's a little too early to get overly excited, but isn't this what a good team should be doing against inferior opponents? So far, I think the Bruins are outperforming early expectations.
For me, the biggest reason is our freshmen. Both Kustu and Philon have been much better than I anticipated. For the most part, everyone else is doing what I expected. I also expected the defense to be dramatically improved, and so far, that's been the case.
What's really surprised me, though, is what we're seeing offensively. Cronin seems to be opening things up and letting these guys run. I expected the defensive improvement, but I certainly didn't anticipate this kind of offensive approach! I'm no data guru, but I'd be curious to see how dramatically our tempo numbers differ from previous years. With this much athleticism, we're seeing a lot of easy opportunities created by running the floor, pushing the pace, and cutting to the basket. Obviously, the defense and turnovers are a big part of that equation, too.
It just feels like Cronin is loosening the reins and allowing these guys to play a little more freely. I love what I'm seeing so far. I can only hope it continues!