What has you most excited?

[emmitt01]

I know Tony being back is huge. And CJ and JWill being eligible is big too. And, yes, there should be no shortage of high flying offense.

But what has me geeked up (and about willing to skip football season) is that Benford says he'll be preaching hard nosed defense and jumping the passing lanes. With the athletes we will have we should be CAPABLE of being nasty on D!!

[MeanGreenMusic]

Perhaps one of the less obvious things to be excited about is Jacob Holmen's senior season. He was absolutely incredible at times during the tournament. If he continues to improve, look out...

[MeanGreenHoops]

Defense, and the increased tempo. CJ really thrives in an up-tempo game. And since we are still not a great shooting team, those two things should lead to more easy buckets.

[meangreenfan65]

Yes, all of the above..... and we have the athletes to play this style. Transition points, off defense = dunks!

[Green P1]

I'm looking forward to "streetball" and big men shooting 3's!!!

[GrayEagle]

I guess my answer to the question is...Coach Benford. I've talked to the man and came away with the same feelings that I have about Dan McCarney. He exudes enthusiasm, confidence and experience. With his mentor, Robb Evans, at his side I don't think that he'll fail. He's Johnny Jones with excitement. He should keep this program at a high level even after Mitchell is gone.

[MeanGreenTexan]

I know Tony being back is huge. And CJ and JWill being eligible is big too. And, yes, there should be no shortage of high flying offense.

But what has me geeked up (and about willing to skip football season) is that Benford says he'll be preaching hard nosed defense and jumping the passing lanes. With the athletes we will have we should be CAPABLE of being nasty on D!!

Yep, and with that, comes transition offense. Watch out for some Ringling-brothers-like acrobatics at the Super Pit.

Edited May 25, 2012 by MeanGreenTexan

[forevereagle]

I think I am most excited to just see this team get on the court and what the atmosphere will be in the Pit. Everything about this team points to it being extremely fun to watch. Looking forward to that.

[Green Jackal]

I think we need a countdown clock in anticipation for the first game. Harry?

[greenminer]

I think we need a countdown clock in anticipation for the first game. Harry?

I think one would need the 2012-2013 schedule to accommodate, good sir.

Edited May 25, 2012 by greenminer

[Harry]

I think we need a countdown clock in anticipation for the first game. Harry?

Tell me who and when the first game is against and the clock will be up here. I need to do one for football as well.

[GrandGreen]

I am looking forward to what should be the best NT team to ever go on to the court.

[golfingomez]

I'm excited for the Mean Green's first road trip to Atlanta in April!!!

[Censored by Laurie]

I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

[meangreenfan65]

I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

Wow!

[TheTastyGreek]

I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

I'm now looking forward to the radio broadcasts for those games.

[outoftown]

I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

I wanted to give this a minus... then a plus... then I gave it nothing... this is just too out there

[NTGabe15]

I'm really excited to see a complete Mean Green team with Tony, CJ, Jordan, everyone firing on all cylinders.

[HoustonEagle]

Ok I am going to toss this grenade down the hall of the GMG basketball forum. I have long felt that JJ was a good coach but not a great one. I am excited to see if Benford is the guy to take us to the next level.

[H-towngreen]

Ok I am going to toss this grenade down the hall of the GMG basketball forum. I have long felt that JJ was a good coach but not a great one. I am excited to see if Benford is the guy to take us to the next level.

Ive heard he wasn't the greatest X's and O's coach

[meangreenfan65]

Ive heard he wasn't the greatest X's and O's coach

IMO, i think there are only a handful of great X's and O's coaches, on the college level. You could probably say this about most sports. I think there are alot of other intangibles to coaching, such as, recruiting, ability to motivate, relationships with players, etc. Whether, Benford is a great X's and O's coach...time will tell. IMO, i think most top assistant coaches, that land their first gig, are proven recruiters and have won at their respective programs. Normally, the unknown, is to prove they can coach, X's and O's. So....i will reserve my judgement, for what happens on the court. Really looking forward, to this season!

Edited May 28, 2012 by meangreenfan65

[GrandGreen]

10. Determining if Coleman is the answer at center

9. senior years for Holmen, Niko, Franklin and Walton

8. Patton actually play

7. Resurgence of dynamic soph. duo: Williams and Jones

6. Benford comparison to J Jones

5. All time attendance record

4. Sun Belt Championships (regular and tournament)

3. First victories in NCAA tournament

2. View best player in NT history, Mitchell

1. View best team in NT BB history

[Proud North Texan]

The CROWD at the SuperPit...... Let's do it big

[UNT90]

To see what kind of half court offense we run this season.

It can only improve (ya, I know we were near or at the top in scoring offense in the Belt, but half court possessions were a lot of stand around and watch).

[Quoner]

To see what kind of half court offense we run this season.

It can only improve (ya, I know we were near or at the top in scoring offense in the Belt, but half court possessions were a lot of stand around and watch).

Take this and also add defense and the ability to press and disrupt defensively and you have my two new things to watch for. The rest of the items I can think of pretty much mimic GrandGreen's list. I guess igorance truly is bliss...