I think the only reason anyone is content with this year is because everyone expects better things from the next 3 seasons. I think if we were losing a lot of our players between now and next season, even the tucks would be upset.
Of course, this doesn't seem that hard to comprehend. Also, nicname has made some very reasonable points in this thread IMHO.
There are really only 2 reasons people are concerned right now. a) A strong dislike of oscar Weber. b) K-State lost in the first round last year with a high seed. Its probably at least 80% the former.
There are plenty of disappointing aspects from this season. Losing our last 4 games, especially Baylor at home. Not winning on the road, especially games like UT, ISU, and WVU. Not winning a game in the tournament. Terrible losses to No Colorado and Charlotte to begin the year. Lack of development and leadership by Shane and Will as seniors.
However, there is still plenty to build on, namely a roster that has more talent than I expected based on recruiting, including one of the Top 5 returning players in the Big 12. If Foster hadn't become what he is, I'd certainly be much less excited about not only next year, but the immediate future. Plus I see plenty of potential in most of oscar's other recruits, especially Westicles, but also Thomas, and both Johnsons. I'm excited about the prospect of what Edwards can do, and to a lesser extent Bolden and Hurt. Frankly, the program is in much better shape than I imagined it would be when oscar was hired because I did not necessarily expect a Big 12 title and 2 NCAA appearances his first 2 seasons.
The next 3 years are big for oscar and for K-State basketball and I have high expectations. Over the next 3 seasons I expect K-State to contend (finish within 2 games) of at least one Big 12 title. I expect 3 more NCAA tournaments and a .500 record in the tournament over the course of those 3 trips (which means at least one Sweet 16). I expect the Cats to win at least 40% of our road games and at least 90% at home. I expect this staff to recruit at a level that after Foster and most of the current roster leaves another group of players is ready to pick up and build off what they did. If oscar doesn't achieve all of those things I will be disappointed, though it depends on what level he fails that I will call for a coaching change. Regardless, based on what he's done so far, I think he has earned those 3 years to show if he can truly build off the good situation he inherited and a situation that he's at least maintained (if not made better) during his first 2 seasons.
