[X&J #12] College Basketball Freshmen: How Productive Should They Actually Be?

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike record an episode they’ve been wanting to record for a while: a deep dive on freshman expectations.

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike record an episode they’ve been wanting to record for a while: a deep dive on freshman expectations.

Elite-level freshmen arrive on campus with high expectations, but at what level of fairness to them? How much is reasonable to expect from a freshman?

That’s the main topic this week.

Bob and Mike open with discussion about their summer travels, Tony’s book, Austin Render’s new BHN podcast The Dribble Drive.

And, of course, they discuss Homefield’s Sweet Summer Seven Subscription Box.

Segment 1: Help Is On The Way: What Are Expectations Placed on First Year Players?

1. What Do Coaches Expect? (Slides 1-4)

2. How Does That Match Up To Players’ Views On Their Roles? 

3. Should Fans Be More Realistic In Their Expectations?

Segment 2  Crossing The Sinai Desert: How To Judge A Freshman’s Contributions? 

1. What Does A High Level Freshman Performance Look Like?

2. What Does A “Failed” Freshman Year Look Like? 

3. What Is A Good Baseline Of Expectation? 

Segment 3: The Future of Freshmen

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