High school players
by nd67 (2024-04-15 11:05:31)

In reply to: Lot of Brand Names Up There. Think ND Has Different Lens  posted by dillon77


You are absolutely right about
these top players. How many
teams have a liv, Soni, Maddy
and HH to start out with. Top
players aren’t transferring to
be backups. This yr will be
getting quality transfers to
fit what Coach Ivey wants. But
ND can’t have more seasons
with only one hs recruit, need
2-3 every yr knowing you”ll
have some attrition, that’s
today’s environment.


Absolutely Correct on HS Recruiting Front.
by dillon77  (2024-04-15 11:24:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Too many "whews!" on the HS recruiting front:
- Scoring a Hannah Hidalgo or Kate Koval
to
- Only getting one player ...and in the case of KK, then having her leave early.

Don't know if this is a result of:
- Aiming really high and either scoring or just missing out
- Not having enough coaching/staff resources to address the massive pressure of going after top prospects. It's only going to get more pressurized if WBB continues its popularity.

So, my gut:
- open up the lens a bit more and have 1A's and even some 2's.
- take advantage of NCAA rules and hire directors/staff to help Niele and Michaela with the whole research and recruiting of high school and transfers. This will include subtle forms of retention, too. (check with former AAU/high school coaches to see if current players are AOK).

Arms races are not just about prospects but the overall staff that help.