If don't lose Pope then I'm sure they come back but probably test it anyway. I

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Jun 4, 2024
9:28:58am

ImuaKahuku All-American

If don't lose Pope then I'm sure they come back but probably test it anyway. I

agree it's a whole new game now, recruiting and retaining that is. So I agree every player can be considered a 1 and done. We even had at least one walk-on go in the portal!

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The problem with being opposed to 1-and-done is that EVERY player could be and

macdizzle

Jun 4, 7:10am

Yep, even our best players from last year (seemingly loyal) tested the portal

Saxa

Jun 4, 7:13am

Exactly. If everyone is possibly/likely a '1 and done'...than you may as well

macdizzle

Jun 4, 7:15am

and one of the players who was said to be recruiting these guys heavily to come

Powerbait DPM

Jun 4, 12:08pm

I see your point and mostly agree, but I wouldn’t claim it as dead. The reason

brazilcoug

Jun 4, 7:15am

Totally fair on the coaching change. BUT I would argue that what we saw in terms

macdizzle

Jun 4, 7:20am

You could argue that more players would have entered the portal if Pope stayed

Jun 4, 7:20am

Also, Pope seemingly couldn't have marshalled the NIL resources to keep them the

macdizzle

Jun 4, 7:22am

Lots of indicators Hall would have been gone.

Soupie

Jun 4, 7:43am

My understanding (could be wrong) is that Hall, Stewart, and Fouss would have

PumaFanatico

Jun 4, 8:59am

Critical to build a strong coaching tree.

Q-grr

Jun 4, 7:18am

Is this true for assistants that are not members?

PumaFanatico

Jun 4, 9:00am

Sad, but true. It's the new reality. Don't love it if I'm honest.

Mitty

Jun 4, 9:27am

If don't lose Pope then I'm sure they come back but probably test it anyway. I

ImuaKahuku

Jun 4, 9:28am

I think NIL with combat with a lot of guys that would of been one and done.

nitestal

Jun 4, 10:14am

I think another thing NIL will do is encourage kids to play longer. Top players

ImuaKahuku

Jun 4, 10:37am

Totally agree.

nitestal

Jun 4, 10:38am

Hopefully the relationships build and if they test the NBA waters and come back

gp232

Jun 4, 10:22am

The model to win in the NCAA today is recruit the most talented HS prospects you can. Get the best transfer portal kids

RoaroftheCougartails

Jun 4, 10:56am

It's a fact of life in MBB. UConn & Purdue prove that holding onto top talent

Forzaitalia

Jun 4, 11:04am

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