Here is a scenario. K-State wins 2 out of the next 3 games, win their first game in the tournament but loses to KU or Baylor in the 2nd round. They are invited to the NCAA tournament where they lose in the open round or maybe get eliminated in the 2nd round. Does Currie justify that as progress? It was over any other year.
Another scenario. K-State loses 2 of their last 3 and does not get a NCAA bid, but does get invited to the NIT where they do well going all the way to Madison Square Garden. Does Currie consider that progress?
Neither of those scenarios are unrealistic with the schedule remaining. An I think Currie will consider ANY post season invite as progress, which may justify Weber returning next year. Just a thought.