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Posted on 2/9/15 at 9:43 pm to reedus23
Posted on 2/9/15 at 9:43 pm to reedus23
Norm Stewart also did a poor job of keeping the in state talent. I agree that getting the top in state talent would be nice. I'm not sure that should be a big priority in judging a coach's success.
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Posted on 2/9/15 at 9:49 pm to Tigersessed
Actually Norm did a fairly good job of it. In fact, he used to take the top player in the state even if that top player wasn't necessarily to that level because he saw the importance of getting the top instate kids.
Ultimately, I agree, it's the wins and losses that will determine a coach's success. I think to get to the point to making Final Fours or better, the best place to start is at home. Just as with GP, I think it's important that they land the instate difference makers (i.e. Lock/Beckner/etc.), I think KA has to do the same thing in basketball.
If the goal is ultimately a Final Four, I'd think a Tatum/Porter combination to go with whomever they land outside of the state would be a good start.
ETA - If they can land that level of talent from outside of the state, great. I just thought that THAT would be unrealistic. More realistic to be able to keep homegrown talent home.
Ultimately, I agree, it's the wins and losses that will determine a coach's success. I think to get to the point to making Final Fours or better, the best place to start is at home. Just as with GP, I think it's important that they land the instate difference makers (i.e. Lock/Beckner/etc.), I think KA has to do the same thing in basketball.
If the goal is ultimately a Final Four, I'd think a Tatum/Porter combination to go with whomever they land outside of the state would be a good start.
ETA - If they can land that level of talent from outside of the state, great. I just thought that THAT would be unrealistic. More realistic to be able to keep homegrown talent home.
This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 9:50 pm
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