I think you missed the point
by cbiebel (2018-04-16 13:11:10)

In reply to: Since 2001, UConn still had more top recruits than ND  posted by Domerduck

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My point was that ND couldn't capitalize as much on the 2001 NC because unlike UConn's NC, it wasn't surrounded by years when ND went farther in the NCAAs than the Sweet Sixteen. As such, the 2001 NC could have been viewed as more of an outlier year for ND, since it was such a senior laden team.

However, having 5 straight Final Fours can't be considered an "outlier season" because it lasts longer than just one class (and having #1 seeds the two years after that, even if ND was upset earlier, helps reinforce that).

So basically, what I'm saying is that this year's NC, unlike 2001, will have a greater effect regarding recruiting, and you replied with "But UConn had a lot more #1 recruits in the past!" Isn't that exactly my point?

And I'm not talking about "top recruits" as just #1 ranked recruits. I'm talking elite recruits in general.

Everyone talks about #1 recruits as if #2 and #3 aren't worth that much.



Not disagreeing, just providing supporting evidence. Until
by Domerduck  (2018-04-16 19:41:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

ND got the next top recruit: Skylar we couldn't compete while UConn kept piling the best players. We will see if our recent top recruits start changing the balance and we get back to the 2011-2015 run startig with the 2018 NC. Given UConn is still compiling talent with 3 out of 4 top player with Williams coming next year, I just hope we join them.