I was/still am frustrated by the OSU lost. Only because just like in the Arizona game, I saw our coach get outcoached and the players had to try to pull it out without much help from the sideline while the other team's coach was getting the best of Thad.
I love his recruiting and he is still young enough to grow. But make an adjustment when what you set to start a game isnt working.
Wichita had a plan for shutting down Aaron Craft. Play off him on the perimeter and go under on screens, then dare him to shoot. And he played right into their hands and was not smart enough to adjust. When he left the game in foul trouble in the second half, Wichita was in trouble because Shannon pushed the ball and guys like Ross and Thompson had to be crowded and played tighter outside.
And that little "press" was a waste of time and energy where they would try to deny an inbounds but the minute Wichita got it in, they backed off to half court. That was pretty pathetic. We have the size and wings to institute something similar to what Kansas used all season when they wanted to speed guys up, like a 3/4 court trap.
What I dont like and want Thad to improve on, is his game management.