Here at Rumble in the Garden, we tend to be optimistic about the Red Storm’s hopes in year two of Chris Mullin’s tenure as coach of the school.
This, despite replacing half of the minutes on last year’s roster.
Despite eight wins last season.
Despite few statistically defining characteristics except for blocked shots, which didn’t prevent the Johnnies from being dead last in two-point shooting defense, giving up 53% shooting inside the arc.
Despite the offense struggling to get into sets, giving up live-ball turnovers, three-point shooting that was ninth in conference play, and two-point shooting and free throw shooting that ranked dead last in the Big East.