the best thing that happened to BYU basketball last year.

If they had gone deep into the tournament last year, Barcello is less likely to return. He is a true leader and has a fire that is contagious. The new blood that has come in will be shaped by the veterans and that is a good thing.

I think losing that UCLA game was a huge learning experience for coach Pope and the players.

I am excited for the rest of the season. Looking forward to a better seed in the tourney and a team that is hungry and polished come tournament time.