There is a natural disappointment. Frustrated. Feels like the Bahamas have two wins left after the last five days away to St. John.
At that time, the answer was “No.” Baylor won 13 games, led by 18 points in the first half and then led by five with less than 10 seconds left in overtime. They were 5.5 point favorites against Georgia and were still in position to win despite their poor offensive performance.
The Johnnys lost both games.
But my bigger concern as December approaches isn't with this roster. I think Rick Pitino's group is very talented, has plenty of depth, and has improved a lot defensively. It took a miraculous 3-point shot to sound the buzzer for Baylor, a favorite Final Four pick, to fend them off. Georgia has a future NBA player in freshman Asa Newell, a deep backcourt, and St. John's only won because it produced its worst offensive game of the season. The Bulldogs are not the University of Michigan or Boston University. The loss a year ago hurt St. John's NCAA Tournament chances.
