Originally Posted by ud2
SLUFLYER, how are things going for the Billikens? What do people think of Travis Ford? How long until SLU makes the NCAAT again?
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SLU has moments where they look like they can compete now with the best in the conference, similar to us I would say. They're really young, have been making/repeating some of the same mistakes. They really struggle from behind the arc.
They have some decent players, a couple solid frosh in French and Goodwin, some solid contributors in street clothes while the Title IX issue is resolved and a big time recruit coming next year. If the recruit is as good as advertised, and is willing to work hard (that's a question mark), then SLU could very well compete for an NCAA bid as early as next year. In two years, if the all the parts remain, for sure.
SLU fans remain very optimistic about Travis Ford (few realize that he's not had much, or any success, in the NCAA tournament) and have demonstrated a reasonable amount of patience with him and the team. He'll get another pass this year, unless this team really bottoms out the rest of the way.
I expect UD to have a competitive game with SLU here.