talented, there's things about team cohesion, familiarity with the system, etc. that comes with having an experienced core.

Let's look at last year's Final 4 and NBA draft picks from that team:

UConn:
Stephon Castle - Freshman; 5-stars; #9 recruit according to 247Sports; #4 pick in the NBA Draft
Donovan Clingan - Sophomore; 4-stars; #73 recruit according to 247Sports; #7 pick in the NBA Draft
Tristan Newton - Senior; unrated prospect out of HS; #43 ranked 4-star recruit as a transfer; #49 pick in the NBA Draft
Cam Spencer - Senior; unrated prospect out of HS; #114 ranked 4-star recruit as a transfer; #53 pick in the NBA Draft

Alabama:
No players drafted in the NBA Draft

NC State:
No players drafted in the NBA Draft

Purdue:
Zach Edey - Senior; 3-stars; #436 recruit according to 247Sports; #9 pick in the NBA Draft


So out of the 4 - only UConn had what you'd call a "1-and-done" player on their team in Stephen Castle. Clingan was a high rated recruit that played his way into the lottery, but would be viewed like Kanon Catchings or JJ Mandequit where they have NBA potential, but may need a year or two to develop into that player. Their other "stars" were experienced college players that the brought in as transfers that were far from heavily recruited. UConn probably has the best example of building a championship team in today's environment. Get a couple of highly rated prospects that can be your "star" players, and fill the roster around them with high quality experienced players (going to the transfer portal to get guys who can contribute immediately), etc.

Interesting that the other 3 teams in the Final 4 had a grand total of 1 player drafted - and that 1 player was a Senior that was not seen as a highly-rated recruit coming out of HS (he was solid, but not anywhere near NBA draft boards).