Pike just coached his worst game of his tenure tonight so it's easy for people to jump all over him but overall he obviously has done a great job building this program. However, one thing that I've always questioned about Pike is if he has that killer instinct as a coach and if he is willing to do whatever it takes to win.
Paul Mulcahy should not be allowed to return for his 5th next year. Dean Reiber and Jalen Miller must be told that they no longer have a place in this program. As of right now Rutgers has zero open scholarships for the portal next year and I seriously question whether Pike has the stones to tell these kids they need to leave. If this team is back in full next year (Minus McConnell, Plus Griffiths and Davis) I can't see them be much better then they are right now unless Griffiths turns out to be a freshman superstar. How is Derek Simpson supposed to develop and take over this team if Paul is back getting most of the mins and having the ball in his hands every play.
Both Paul & Hyatt wanted zero part of having to shoot any free throws at the end of the game. 2 veteran players who were afraid of the moment in their 4th year in college.
This team has a lot of dead weight on the roster and we will see if Pike has what it takes to make the changes needed to take this team to the next level.
Paul Mulcahy should not be allowed to return for his 5th next year. Dean Reiber and Jalen Miller must be told that they no longer have a place in this program. As of right now Rutgers has zero open scholarships for the portal next year and I seriously question whether Pike has the stones to tell these kids they need to leave. If this team is back in full next year (Minus McConnell, Plus Griffiths and Davis) I can't see them be much better then they are right now unless Griffiths turns out to be a freshman superstar. How is Derek Simpson supposed to develop and take over this team if Paul is back getting most of the mins and having the ball in his hands every play.
Both Paul & Hyatt wanted zero part of having to shoot any free throws at the end of the game. 2 veteran players who were afraid of the moment in their 4th year in college.
This team has a lot of dead weight on the roster and we will see if Pike has what it takes to make the changes needed to take this team to the next level.