2025-26 Season

[Floyd]

I was unable to listen to the post game show, can anyone summarize? Who did Frank blame this one on (besides himself of course)?

Blamed all the older players & Luka for not playing well. Also said something along the lines of they're not cold pizza eating college kids anymore, they get paid to perform. I think the Miami Ohio coach makes less than half of what Frank makes, as does most of the coaches in the league

[bmc24]

The hate on here for the coach is mind boggling. Dude has never been Ted Lasso … some of yall need to toughen up a bit.

[inthescoop]

The hate on here for the coach is mind boggling. Dude has never been Ted Lasso … some of yall need to toughen up a bit.

We need to toughen up a bit? You're the one who is okay with mediocrity and losing every big game. Grow a fucking spine

[Floyd]

^^ curious why you say that, is he not held to a higher standard like he expects out of his players? He should be as accountable as the players are, its a team.

[vanmeter]

Frank is paid over 2M to win and make us relevant. He has done neither

[bmc24]

The hate on here for the coach is mind boggling. Dude has never been Ted Lasso … some of yall need to toughen up a bit.

We need to toughen up a bit? You're the one who is okay with mediocrity and losing every big game. Grow a fucking spine

We have a winning record right? It’s a game. Enjoy it while it’s here. Soon it will be off season again. These games have been fun to watch.

[Juice Stand]

The hate on here for the coach is mind boggling. Dude has never been Ted Lasso … some of yall need to toughen up a bit.

He's 60-59 (62-59, but I don't count D3 UMass Boston) at UMass with zero NCAA or NIT appearances and zero conference tournament wins. He's simply not getting it done. Add in his antics, blame shifting, and lack of accountability, and I'm ready to move on.

[wmmmfan]

I’m probably going to regret this take but here goes.
We could just as easily have 20 wins right now versus where we are with the many close losses.
My issue with Frank and his staff is recruiting. We have no legitimate rim protecting Center who can back up our guards on defense. One of the reasons why we commit so many fouls, in my opinion. The guards know if their man gets behind them it’s an easy 2 points and thus the parade to the foul line. We have 4 PF on the roster and none of them can provide rim protection or a safety net for the guards.

We don’t have a wing forward who can score to take pressure
and double teams off Banks and Parker. Ndjigue should be coming off the bench to be a defense and energy guy, not the starting SF but there is no better option on this team.

That’s my complaint about Frank and his staff. Doesn’t mean I disregard others opinions but if we had this two positions better staffed I think we’d have seen better results this year.

[bmc24]

The hate on here for the coach is mind boggling. Dude has never been Ted Lasso … some of yall need to toughen up a bit.

He's 60-59 (62-59, but I don't count D3 UMass Boston) at UMass with zero NCAA or NIT appearances and zero conference tournament wins. He's simply not getting it done. Add in his antics, blame shifting, and lack of accountability, and I'm ready to move on.

I for one am tired of restarting. For the record, I never would have fired DK. I’m for letting things play out. It’s not like we were some world beater before he (Frank) got here. The constant turnover is not helpful and it’s expensive.

We’re not a powerhouse basketball school. I would argue the profile of our team has not stopped receding since 96. It’s been a continuous down trend with the exception of two NIT final 4’s and a one and done NCAA appearance. I would push for continuity imho. The bigger detractor for this program is playing in the MAC. What kid is going to come to the middle of nowhere Massachusetts to play a bunch of middle of nowhere Midwest schools. Not many…. And that’s on Bamford.

It was kind of sad last night watching the highlights of Umass beating UConn on our home floor back in 04/05. I remember being in the court that night and high fiving Rashaun in Puffton later that weekend. Great times. Crazy to think that’s the last win against a ranked opponent at the Bill.

For now, im going to root for the coaches and kids we have and hopes that we will catch a break in one of these games. I have a feeling we’re owed a couple of favorable bounces. Excited for the next few games.

[Floyd]

bmc24, if the team is good, kids will come. Not to harp on the Cal years but his personality was a perfect fit in Amherst. He knew how to ignite the local fanbase, and get the most out of his players. Once they got rolling, the talent followed. It can happen again.