Pausing to reflect on this XMas Eve. We’re about 3.5 years into CTJO, and I still can’t really wrap my head around how fast he has brought our hoops program back from the ashes of CSP and to consistent national prominence/success.

In summary - he was a core assistant in Ames for both recruiting and Xs/Os. He was good at SDSU (non p5), not great at UNLV.

He takes us from TWO wins to Sweet 16 in 21-22. Still one of the more amazing turnarounds I’ve witnessed at any level. Foundationally he’s continued to build the program from there. 24-25? Fingers crossed for new heights in conference and beyond.

God bless Jamie. I recall he hired TJ in a heartbeat after the 2 win season. And among many, the response was “say what now?”

Respectfully few if any could have predicted how good he’s been so far - based on CTJOs head coaching resume anyway. So - how has TJ done what’s he’s done, and how surprised are you by it? Esp considering the fact he’s shown to be a coaching man among boys using the portal. Iowa State shouldnt be able to go that right?

Thoughts please. Merry Xmas.

‘I'm the 82nd Airborne, and this is as far as the bastards are going.' 💪

December 23, 1944 - An entire US Armored Division was retreating from the Germans in the Ardennes forest when a sergeant in a tank destroyer from the 7th Armored Division spotted an American soldier digging a foxhole. The GI, Private Martin, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, looked up and asked, "Are you looking for a safe place"? "Yeah", answered the tanker. "Well, buddy," he drawled, just pull your vehicle behind me.... I'm the 82nd Airborne, and this is as far as the bastards are going.'

GO CYCLONES!!

Apologies for my not being more optimistic about the outcome of tomorrow's game, but just laying out what I see happening.

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In-state prospect commits to Iowa State as a preferred walk-on.

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If the US makes an offer that the people of Greenland can not refuse , why would liberals in this country hate this? Greenland is a major part of the American chessboard, worth 4-5 trillion minimum, and has 60,000 people. The people of Greenland actually have the right to end their relationship with Denmark. So if the USA can get the territory, why not go for it? The US has been trying to acquire it since the civil war. Greenland is going to be developed, it is just a matter of time, so why not have the USA be in charge, we would be far better for the environment of Greenland versus having Russia or Chine develop it. Literally, to preserve Greenland, the USA needs to be in charge, Russia and China will rape the country, they don't give a f#ck about the environment.

CMC will be appearing with Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for the coaches press conference this morning at the media hotel. I'll have the CMC highlights in the thread below.

None other than Hampton. Oh the horror!

Strikes again... thanks Rutgers OC.

Love it. I'll go back to my 8 man football team.. zoiker is too jealous right now.

LoLOLOlOL

Have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!!

Maybe ya’all already know. Toledo’s coach is from a very familiar school that we all would recognize, Mount Union. Just found it to be interesting, given CMC’s background.

What did you all get? My fam went to Rally House for me:



(Mine has just the Trice Logo on the left chest area)

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Diante Garrett is a new assistant basketball coach.

Welcome home DG!
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Kansas filled last spot just today. Players Era Tourney
Not sure how this tournament is set up for brackets, but it looks like it is 3 days of play. Teams selected now for 2025:

Iowa State
Baylor
Houston
Kansas
Gonzaga
Creighton
Alabama
Michigan
Notre Dame
Oregon
Rutgers
San Diego State
St. Joes
St. Johns
Syracuse
Texas A&M

The two former Cyclone coaches will square off at 8 pm tonight in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamondhead Classic.