Thoughts/Analysis on the ACC heading into 2025-26

[Ladeeeeda]

Rooster, great analysis again. Much thanks.

I completely agree with the notion that something is not quite right in Beantown. I have looked at the comings and goings for BC over the last four seasons, and what happened last year is, to be kind, perplexing. There has to be a back story to the exodus.

It would be interesting to understand the timing of when the BC players entered the portal and when they committed to their new programs. If the time between those two actions is short, it would suggest that the players were simply chasing NIL dollars. On the other hand, if the time between the two actions is not short, then it suggests that perhaps the acquiring team was bringing them on as back-ups. In either case, with the possible exception of Todd going to the Buckeyes, I don't think a single outgoing transfer increased their prospects towards playing professionally by leaving the program.

I'm sensing that Coach Bernabei-McNamee is going to focus this year on developing the freshman and younger players, and that is why she took on so many smaller, perimeter shooting transfers.

I agree with you that this season will be a struggle. I think bottom three is their destiny.

Keep 'em coming!

My understanding is that BC does not prioritize wbb. There is next to nothing in terms of operating budget( compared to other D1 schools) and there is very little NIL. Everyone who left went to a "better" situation.

 

[DefenseBB]

My understanding is that BC does not prioritize wbb. There is next to nothing in terms of operating budget( compared to other D1 schools) and there is very little NIL. Everyone who left went to a "better" situation.

This is my understanding as well, though I am not sure the players who left were anyone to warrant any NIL money. Coach JBM was on the hot seat last year and my guess is she will be let go after this season simply because this is not a good roster and I think the school has been disappointed in the lack of improvement over her tenure. Is it a poor situation for her, yes it is but some of it is of her own making. We will get an early look at the Eagles as we play an exhibition on October.