I don't suppose too many people, myself included, thought this team would start 4-0. With a long way yet to go it nonetheless puts SBU in a nice spot, and with some breathing room for a slip or two, for a top 4 tournament spot.
Over these first 4 conference games what really impresses me with this team are the good, smart decisions they are making. Early on this year they didn't look this smart, but they do now. I put this on Boals and the coaching staff, combined with an experienced group of players who have bought in and are starting to look very comfortable together. We can all see simple things that add up over the course of a game. Today, for example while with a modest lead, instead of rushing up the court after a turnover, jacking up a 3, or forcing a drive into the lane you see what appears to be an awareness of the entire team to take it easy if a sure bucket is not there, shorten the game by 25-30 seconds, and get the good shot they know they can get at some point. Smart stuff.
Frankly, SBU doesn't have the players and size and talent of UVM, UA, maybe UNH and UMBC too. But they're getting it done with an awareness of what they can do, bursts of energy, and smart play.
Fun to watch, and I'm looking forward to the game on Thurs...