LJay wrote:
Ethanfor3 wrote:I thing I've generally thought about with regards to say "Top 50," certainly Top 25 recruits is whether the better strategy would be to target the Top 100 guys.
I'm not saying I don't want a top 25 recruit, but you have a better chance to build a program with a bunch of top 100 / 150 guys that are likely to be here at least 2 years if not more. In the end, you get an older, talented team that is capable of deep tournament runs as opposed to the boom or bust Kentucky model.
I would be curious to hear Mac's take on his strategy for building a team and whether his energy is more focused on the good 4 star players he can build a team around, or does he go all in for a Top 25 guy.
The last quote by LJay, while somewhat tongue in cheek, reminded me of this question on strategy.
Either way...Mac has proven to be a top notch recruiter / coach. I'm just along for the ride.
Ethanfor3 - I'm not saying I don't want a top 25 recruit, but you have a better chance to build a program with a bunch of top 100 / 150 guys that are likely to be here at least 2 years if not more. In the end, you get an older, talented team that is capable of deep tournament runs as opposed to the boom-or-bust Kentucky model.
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