At the beginning of the season my expectation was that White continue the upward trajectory of the program that has occurred since his arrival. My baseline was NCAA tourney. And get a win.

I think the upward trajectory has occurred in some metrics. We got to 20 with more to play. Appears we should get into NCAA tourney with seed the unknown. Will we win a game?

I think the next benchmark for White has to be a winning record in conference play in 26-27. It's time. I think we could have won a few we lost this season but also nicked one or two that maybe we don't win if played again.

It has been and continues to be a slow burn build. Would be nice to see a jolt forward in conference play next season, which would be a tide that would lift all the Hoops program boats.

I agree with all of that. I couldn't watch as many games in the last quarter of the season, but the blowouts were concerning.

I think getting a few road wins this year was a big accomplishment. I'm sure it's the most in how many years?

If White can manage to maintain 3/4 of the non-seniors, I think having a winning SEC record is definitely attainable.

Above .500 in the SEC is still in play this season if we can get by Alabama tonight. It would be the first time in a decade (Mark Fox) if we pull it off.

I remain underwhelmed by the Mike White hire, but I'm more than willing to put some respect on his name. He has elevated the program.

Buckets I think that is the fan prevailing sentiment. Has he brought us out of the cess pool Crean left? Yes. Are we improving year over year so far? Yes. Is he the answer? TBD. As Dean would say, he's the right coach - right now.

Consistent and steady improvement from year to year and climbing the latter closer and closer to the top, little by little. I'm happy thus far. As long as there is progress from year to year. The only other option at the beginning was Jonas and so far, he hasn't had success at State.

And just like that - we are staring at a possible 10-8 SEC finish. DId not see that a few weeks ago.