When will the Boise State basketball team win again?
by Kevan Lee on Feb 6, 2012 7:48 AM PST
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PrintThe Boise State men's basketball team is on a bit of a slide - like, an all-of-2012 slide. They have yet to win in the new year and have yet to win a Mountain West Conference game. Their current eight-game losing streak has to end some time. I think. Right? ... Right?
The Broncos have seven games left against MWC teams that have all beat the Broncos already this season. There has to be a win in there somewhere, if only for the fact that it is extremely hard to lose 15 in a row especially since Greg Graham never did that. Here is what's on tap for the Broncos the rest of the way. See if you can spot the win.
- Saturday, @ Air Force
- Feb. 15, vs. Colorado State
- Feb. 18 vs. TCU
- Feb. 22 @ UNLV
- Feb. 25 @ Wyoming
- Feb. 29 vs. San Diego State
- March 3, @ New Mexico
If the Broncos happen to win out, they would be 17-12 and at least make some postseason tournaments think about including them, if only because BSU would have beaten No. 13 UNLV and No. 17 San Diego State along the way. But Roberto Bergersen is not coming out of that lockerroom, so I think it's safe to say that Bronco basketball fans are just rooting for a couple of wins at this point.
Where might those wins come from? I like Boise State's chances against TCU, a team the Broncos had on the ropes in Fort Worth but couldn't close the deal. The Broncos should have better luck at the Big Taco.
Your turn
Where do you think the Broncos' next win will come from? What has been the biggest problem for BSU during this losing streak? Have you given up on basketball season? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Talk about a tailspin.
hopefully they’ll be able to pull themselves out pretty quick. I don’t think expectations were necessarily sky high, but i think this is even worse than we all gathered.
i am just really hoping that last place predicted finish doesn’t come true.
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TCU is the best bet.....
At this point, I think we are just looking for player development for the next season…
With the loss of Iggy and Jeff, I dont see more than 2 wins the rest of the way…..but we should have one surprise win in the second half of the conference…
I just want to see more Bronco fans at the home games……come on down and show support for basketball ….
I think Air Force is as good of a bet if not better
Yes AFA beat us in the Bell but AFA was HOT that game, they played one amazing game. Since then, AFA has lost every one of their conference games including to TCU.
Not only that but New Mexico was one point shy of beating them by FORTY last week. BSU is hungry, hopefully we can play a complete game and catch AFA and they fared almost exactly the same against CSU last Saturday as we did against UNM.
TCU has also proved to not be such a pushover this year, owning wins over BSU, AFA and Wyoming (who toppled UNLV after the Rebs got past BSU and AFA in OT)
This conference is awesome, no real crappy teams besides us haha. I’m an optimist though, I took moral victories away after watching the UNLV and SDSU games. The TCU loss was bogus too, I can’t believe we lost that.
by BSUbluNorange on Feb 6, 2012 9:44 AM PST up reply actions
Should be able to get AF and TCU.
Also, we have demonstrated we have potential to pull an upset. Here’s to SDSU loses in the Bell.
"Every game matters..... unless you play in the SEC."
by Bring the HAMMER! on Feb 6, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
I Think We End 3-4
It’s realistic to see wins against (at) AF, TCU (at home) and San Diego State (at home)…this is realistic, maybe a little optimistic…but, hey…
This team has played well against SDSU and UNLV, so we know they are capable. Maybe they simply get up for the BIG, BIG games…I predict 3-4.
It’s also reasonable and realistic to see an 0-14 Conference Record, as well. Greg Graham never had to play in a conference this talented with a team this inexperienced. The added losses of Jeff and Iggy didn’t help our depth. After those injuries…the grind for young inexperienced players, and a crazy talented conference, I don’t think we can be too disappointed or surprised. Next year will be different – the program is moving in the right direction (despite the record).
Perspective..
I think we need to remember that the MWC this year is the 5th or 6th best conference depending on what list you look at. Out of 32 conferences its 5th or 6th best. This conference is better top to bottom than I think anyone would have thought. The top 5 teams are 93-23. Two are currently ranked, three have been ranked. All teams have a .500 or better record save Boise State.
This Boise team took the two best teams down to the final possession. Save the shooting slump they are in, they are easily at least .500 in conference play. They are young. I thought things were looking good when they were 10-4. Its a team full of Frosh and Soph, they will get a win or two in conf play. But look out during the next few years.
by AAFORS on Feb 6, 2012 8:32 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
The MWC is stacked...
The MWC is a very deep conference this year and they have a shot at getting four teams in the tourney. Right now Air Force seems to be struggling as much as Boise State. A win on Saturday could boost the Broncos’ confidence and lead to an upset win over CSU at home.
At best, they could pull out three wins, but that final stretch is brutal. If they have a game where they are hot from outside they could steal a big win on the road.
I think, because of the youth, teams didn’t know much about Boise State early in the year and the Broncos carried some hot shooting to build up a great pre-conference record. Now teams have scouted them better and without an inside presence they have defended the three better, leading to the shooting slump.
Even if they go without a win the rest of the way, you can see that something is building. I’ll take this team over a Graham coached team any day.
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by MKingery on Feb 6, 2012 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed. A Graham team would have lost a couple Non-conference games as well.
"Every game matters..... unless you play in the SEC."
by Bring the HAMMER! on Feb 6, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
It's actually been reported as 4th best
It’s been freaking amazing competition, glad we have another year next year!
by BSUbluNorange on Feb 6, 2012 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
In my experience.
It’s best just not to care about BSU basketball…
Focus on football, that’s the ticket!
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BOOOOOOOOOOO
Playing that off as sarcasm so that my feelings don’t get hurt
by BSUbluNorange on Feb 6, 2012 9:38 AM PST up reply actions
Agree with BnO
Strong basketball with strong football is our only hope to get into the Pac-10 or Big 12.
"Every game matters..... unless you play in the SEC."
by Bring the HAMMER! on Feb 6, 2012 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Support the BBall Program (and all Bronco sports for that matter)
I can remember a time as a young kid when Bronco basketball really meant something around these parts! The Bobby Dye era…I loved coming to watch Eric Hayes, Doug Usatelo (killed the spelling right there)…Chris Childs, Jeff Foster, Bruce Bolden, Frank Jackson, Brian King…ahhh…the list goes on and on…
Here is to Coach Rice bringing the program from relative obscurity (even in Boise) to the program we have the potential to have in Idaho!
We all know that losing sucks!
Especially when we are so used to winning but the simple fact is this is a young team and they have had chances to win big games but the shots didn’t fall.
I still watch or listen to every game and everyone else should too. When you believe in Boise State it shouldn’t matter what sport it is.
This is a good BB team and I feel that even if they don’t win another game it just gives me more enthusiasm for next year because I know that Coach Rice is doing a good job with the youth and injuries he has to deal with and the experience thier getting this year will help build for next years success.
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2012 Boise State Football Schedule
@ Michigan State  |
Fri 08/31 | 6:00 p.m. MT |
| Miami (OH) | Sat 09/15 | 2:00 p.m. MT |
| BYU |
Thu 09/20 | TBA |
| @ New Mexico | Sat 09/29 | TBA |
| @ Southern Miss | Sat 10/06 | TBA |
| Fresno State | Sat 10/13 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| UNLV | Sat 10/20 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Wyoming |
Sat 10/27 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| San Diego State | Sat 11/03 | 8:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Hawaii | Sat 11/10 | 5:00 p.m. MT |
| Colorado St. | Sat 11/17 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Nevada | Sat 12/1 | TBA |
