It sucks we’re talking about the offseason before our “most anticipated season ever” is even over, but that’s where we’re at.
#1 - Need a major coaching change. The one absolute must for this offseason not to be an automatic failure is for Pike to hire a proven X’s and O’s guy he can give full autonomy of the offense to.
#2 - Retain Grant and Sommerville. Grant is the obvious one as he has shown tools and a skillset that should make him a key player for years to come. I know there’s a lot of differing opinions on Lathan, but he has some really advanced offensive skill for a young big that can hopefully be refined with experience and better coaching.
#3 - Lead guard and rim protector. These are going to be the 2 biggest needs in the portal. Replacing Dylan is impossible, but we need someone who can be the lead guard because that guy isn’t currently on the roster or in the upcoming HS class. We’ve seen how important rim protection is for Pike’s defense after going from elite rim defenders for 6 years to none. Need a guy who can anchor the defense and complement Lathan.
#4 - Get back to his style. Fill out the rest of the portal class with long athletic veteran defenders who can play Steve Pikiell basketball. Defend and rebound like hell and get back to what made us good. Hopefully a new offensive coach can bring an innovative style that can keep the offense from looking as bad as it has in the past.
#1 - Need a major coaching change. The one absolute must for this offseason not to be an automatic failure is for Pike to hire a proven X’s and O’s guy he can give full autonomy of the offense to.
#2 - Retain Grant and Sommerville. Grant is the obvious one as he has shown tools and a skillset that should make him a key player for years to come. I know there’s a lot of differing opinions on Lathan, but he has some really advanced offensive skill for a young big that can hopefully be refined with experience and better coaching.
#3 - Lead guard and rim protector. These are going to be the 2 biggest needs in the portal. Replacing Dylan is impossible, but we need someone who can be the lead guard because that guy isn’t currently on the roster or in the upcoming HS class. We’ve seen how important rim protection is for Pike’s defense after going from elite rim defenders for 6 years to none. Need a guy who can anchor the defense and complement Lathan.
#4 - Get back to his style. Fill out the rest of the portal class with long athletic veteran defenders who can play Steve Pikiell basketball. Defend and rebound like hell and get back to what made us good. Hopefully a new offensive coach can bring an innovative style that can keep the offense from looking as bad as it has in the past.
