Optimism – I’ve had it every year I’ve been on the Hilltop. My freshman year coincided with the arrival of L.J. Peak, Isaac Copeland, Paul White, Tre Campbell, and Trey Mourning, a recruiting class considered one of the best in the nation. While a Second Round exit should never be the goal, it felt like a foundation was laid and deeper tournament runs were on the horizon. The next year, the cause for excitement was the potential for growth. A disappointing year saw the Hoyas miss out on postseason play, but even after a tough 2015-16 campaign, I still had optimism last year.
View From Campus: A New Era Begins
