The only thing preventing me from calling the game a choke is our 3-17 shooting from 3. Choking would imply that our shooting result was a surprise rather than an entirely predictable outcome. The league is in no way better now than it was during the Pikiell years. If you are going to tell me that the new SBU identity is going to be chucking 3's I will tell you that the days of us being number 2 or higher in the league 9 of 11 years and 5 finals appearances are over.
It's hard to get too excited over the whole team coming back when you consider how many needs this team has, including but not limited to:
1. A 2 guard that can provide any consistent level of offense. I thought Latimer was going to take a big step forward this year, but maybe next year.
2. Anyone that can score in the post.
3. A PG that can distribute the ball and set the offense. (Maybe getting a PG would also solve problem 1 because you could move Foreman to the 2.)
Otherwise, SB's ceiling will continue to be battling for second in the conference and early exits in the conference tournament.