While a first round knockout to Middle Tennessee wasn’t exactly what was drawn up, the season was a definite step in the right direction. A semifinal finish in the Big Ten tournament and a seat on the NCAA’s biggest stage are two huge positives for a program on the rise.
A big hole will be left without question, with Akeem Springs graduating from the program. There are some likely and suitable candidates waiting in the wings to take over that shooting guard position though. Dupree McBrayer stepped up during the Big Ten tourney and Madness matchup with Middle Tenn.