Two years ago, when the Toledo men’s basketball team lost the best player in the Mid-American Conference, no problem.
A year ago, same deal.
Both times, coach Tod Kowalczyk confided that his next Rockets teams would be even better, and, wouldn’t you know it, he was right. Toledo just kept rolling, capturing three straight league titles for the first time since ... ever.
This offseason, the vibe is a little different.
The Rockets are losing their three biggest stars, two to graduation, one to reputedly greener pastures, with league player of the year RayJ Dennis unexpectedly tossing his name into the transfer portal on Wednesday.