My 'Horns Hoops Christmas Wish List

[GemStateJim]

For our Longhorns this Christmas, I not so humbly wish:

1) That they stay healthy and have a wonderful holiday

2) That the team continues to improve over the course of the entire season (i.e., no conference-play collapses)

3) That Corey Joseph's last-second rainbows always find their mark

4) That officials actually wait for Dogus Balbay to foul before blowing their whistles

5) That Gary Johnson maintains his "Hardest Workin' Man in B-Ball Bidness" style of play

6) That Jordan Hamilton continues to make critical shots and assists while adding defense to his repertoire

7) That J'Covan Brown grows up

8) That Tristan Thompson finds his free throw stroke (but stay awesome, TT!)

9) That Alexis Wangmene and Matt Hill suddenly find the intestinal fortitude to consistently make contested layups

10) That Jai Lucas evolves into the team's "giant killer"--a high-energy guy who comes off the bench to make key 3s and provide defensive intensity (he really has improved a lot in this regard)

11) And that Barnes lands a quality frontcourt recruit (or two!) before the 2011-12 season.

Some are obviously more sincere than others. Feel free to add to them.

 

[FWHORN]

My wish is that this team peak in March and not December. That the sum of the parts equal more than the individual pieces and that we beat aggy and BU like drums at least 3 of the 4 games.

 

[salonghorn-70]

Gem State, you said it all.
So far, the team has eased the pain of the football season. The team has given me some thrills which I am always thankful for.
My wish is that they continue to play with confidence and heart.

 

[blonthang]

Good list.

I really believe that your #7 is the key to this year.

If JC (via Barnes' mentoring, ala Moeneke) can just get some inner calm, he could be the key; if not, wheels could come off.

Hoping for the best, Hook 'em.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

Great list - agree completely.

It would also be nice if the roster isn't depleted thru the NBA draft, too.