It’s been a roller coaster ride this season, there’s been a lot of ups and some downs. It’s true why they use the phrase, “fickle fans.” After our Houston win, I don’t think I read one prediction from Duke fans that we would lose to NC State. That’s what makes this loss hurt so much. I think we all felt like we were Final Four bound.
I really thought Jon would have had more wrinkles to throw at State when things started to go south. We all wanted more Stewart earlier, but I also wanted to see Power shoot a few threes since our guards were missing.
I don’t buy into the we have to get players out of the portal to be great (older wins championships). Hell, a lot of posters
here want MM and Proctor to leave. Too me it’s all about team chemistry and mental toughness, which I think this team lacked. Jon has done a good job in his two years, it’s still a big learning process for him. I just want to see him build a cohesive group that expects to win when they fall behind a few baskets near the end of the game. I think most of us felt it was over when State went ahead in the second half. Time to reevaluate and get ready for next season. I’ll be pulling for another Jimmy V type ending for NC State. I remember watching their Cinderella run my senior year of high school.