Take the 2022-23 Preseason Friar Fan Survey!
In what has become a bit of a tradition over the past few years, we send surveys at both the beginning and the end of the season to gauge the temperature of the fanbase. It’s always interesting to see how supporters of the program are feeling about the team, Big East opponents, and individual players prior to, and following the season.
We really hope you take a few minutes to complete this year’s survey. We will share the results prior to the start of the regular season.
Here are the survey results from last season:
2021-22 Preseason Survey:
2022-23 Year-end Survey:
Can’t wait to see the results. It’s funny - the hardest question for me was the “biggest challenge.” It’s like a combo of Chemistry and Inexperience…but not chemistry as in “do they like playing together” or “youth” inexperience. I think it’s the sheer task of integrating so many new pieces who haven’t played together. There is a lot of experience, just not together…similarly, they can all truly like each other and pull in the same direction, but it’s a going to be a team effort with the coaches to put themselves in a position to enhance their strengths as a unit and have it translate into results. Even the best players/coaches can struggle with that. Reminds me of the 20-21 pandemic team…a lot of basketball experience but very little together under the lights (exacerbated by no summer/limited practice and the craziness of the year).
And btw - I think Noah Locke will be the surprise/sleeper. Feel like he is being somewhat marginalized as a role player compared to the seemingly more dynamic guys like Carter/Hopkins. He might be the best shooter the school has ever had statistically (no offense to Joe or Bryce)…and with attack dogs like Hopkins/Bynum/Carter, shooting will be vital. Justin Minaya was also a 5th year guy perceived to be a role player…feel like Locke might be the offensive version.
Great content as always, can’t wait to get things started for real!