There is a lot going on in this thread so wanted to address the coaching situation and the lack of post play with the implementation of the so called “5 Out Offense”.
After Harris was named head coach, Zingaro was told that she would not fit in the “5 Out Offense” so she needed to enter the portal. That left one post player on the roster, Pirog. It has been mentioned a few times on this board that Pirog left the team because she did not fit in the “5 Out Offense”. Pirog’s decision to leave was based solely on how she was being treated as a basketball player and how the team was being treated by Harris. As a 3-year letterman, Pirog bled maroon and silver and still does. She is sorely missed in the locker room and on the floor.
As far as the coaching decision, you must go back to the selection process. A couple of players voiced their concerns about Harris being considered for the head coaching position to Haslam. Their concerns fell on deaf ears, and no other due diligence was performed by asking the rest of returning players about their thoughts about Harris possibly being named the next coach. There obviously was a lot of weight put on the emotional press conference after the loss to the other Montana team in the conference finals, and rightfully so, but the emotions of the Seniors were not a reflection of the girls that would be returning next season. The returners had no say in the decision of who would be their coach.
The Harris decision is Holsinger 2.0. No player development, temper tantrums, and relying on the portal to bring in the same type of players, just with different names. Sullivan/MacIntyre was the choice to bring back the Selvig Lady Griz culture.
The girls are exhausted, and we are only 4 games into conference play (might want to utilize the bench). The “5 Out Offense” is a disaster as you still need to play defense in the post and rebound. Shooting 31% from behind the arc will not win many games. Harris needs to go back to the drawing board if there is any chance to salvage the season.
After Harris was named head coach, Zingaro was told that she would not fit in the “5 Out Offense” so she needed to enter the portal. That left one post player on the roster, Pirog. It has been mentioned a few times on this board that Pirog left the team because she did not fit in the “5 Out Offense”. Pirog’s decision to leave was based solely on how she was being treated as a basketball player and how the team was being treated by Harris. As a 3-year letterman, Pirog bled maroon and silver and still does. She is sorely missed in the locker room and on the floor.
As far as the coaching decision, you must go back to the selection process. A couple of players voiced their concerns about Harris being considered for the head coaching position to Haslam. Their concerns fell on deaf ears, and no other due diligence was performed by asking the rest of returning players about their thoughts about Harris possibly being named the next coach. There obviously was a lot of weight put on the emotional press conference after the loss to the other Montana team in the conference finals, and rightfully so, but the emotions of the Seniors were not a reflection of the girls that would be returning next season. The returners had no say in the decision of who would be their coach.
The Harris decision is Holsinger 2.0. No player development, temper tantrums, and relying on the portal to bring in the same type of players, just with different names. Sullivan/MacIntyre was the choice to bring back the Selvig Lady Griz culture.
The girls are exhausted, and we are only 4 games into conference play (might want to utilize the bench). The “5 Out Offense” is a disaster as you still need to play defense in the post and rebound. Shooting 31% from behind the arc will not win many games. Harris needs to go back to the drawing board if there is any chance to salvage the season.
