During our run of losses over recent weeks I've seen a lot of posts and opinions given and questions about what the expectation of Virginia Tech basketball should be. Especially with comments such as players not willing to come to Blacksburg since it is remote, or lack of basketball tradition, so called "ceilings". I thought it would make an interesting thread to see what people really think about that, what the consensus may be. Also, since Cvillehoops appears to be very knowledgable of the game and his opinions most generally accepted/respected on this board, am very interested in his opinion. I've said before I think we can be better but I'll leave it at that for now since I'm just really wanting to see what people think on their own rather than having them commenting on mine. Again,just trying to see if there is one consensus opinion that stands out to be stronger than others.
Update to original post: Thanks to all, mostly really good comments and side discussions. It seems by a wide margin that those who responded objectively to the question think we can be better than we are. There is pretty much agreement among that group that routine trips to the NCAA an average of every other year and no less than 3 times in a decade, with an occasional deep run (at least Sweet 16) would represent attainment of a successful program here at Virginia Tech. That kind of performance seems attainable to me for a program that has the resouces we have to work with - if we have a solid commitment to the program from our AD. Additionally we should be performing at a greater level than the other in-state teams - I think it is reasonable and desirable for us to aspire to be the best in state team and that should be a goal from year to year, at least splitting with the hoos. I do not believe it is acceptable in most years for a CAA team to be picked at-large instead of us, although a true rebuilding year could be an occasional exception.