re: Good news Hog fans

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I agree with your entire post for the most part. MA's ability to recruit and then DEVELOP that talent is why I happen to think we will be looking for another HC in 4 years.

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Player development in NCAA basketball is really not the issue. For the most part, you need to pick them up as Freshmen on Day 1 with the talent to dominate. Because of the AAU system, that's much more possible in hoops.

Give me a list of players who developed their skill sets considerably under Nolan from Day 1 to the day they left. I love Nolan, but I can't think of too many. Now...did they gain an understanding of the traps and the defense over time? Yes they did. But as for developing their skill sets, Nolan didn't really do that either. The key - and not just at Arkansas in the 40 minutes of hell scheme - is to get the top talent. Better players win more than inferior players. Regardless of the coach. Regardless of the system. Like Larry Johnson told Nolan...we better get us some men.