Steadily improved the team to get us to the Dance (one of the most memorable NU-related experiences of my life, spent with my now-deceased father) in his first four years.
Has steadily (albeit slowly, and the jury is out for this year, for sure) improved the team in the last 3 years after an unfortunate, but historically predictable lull (there have been just a few lulls in our basketball history…).
Has a better conference record than Carmody despite playing more conferencegames per season (that’s why we’re not nearer to post-season).
Has developed numerous players who are still playing basketball.
Runs sets that get guys open; unfortunately, he can’t make his players’ shots, especially layups or clutch free throws.
Has defenses that rate well in the conference despite a (now lessened, to his credit) gap in athleticism.
I’m not here to say he’s Wooden, or Carmody, and I’ve said many times he deserves (potentially only) one more year. But, I firmly believe he is not worthy of the recent constant bandwagon attacks (including many unfounded reaches) that lack historical perspective, and especially the snide and sometimes nasty, disrespectful remarks.