So we need go back further to judge if talent,
by BabaGhanouj (2018-11-14 08:07:30)

In reply to: FWIW, regarding Maryland  posted by cbiebel


per this metric, was utilized.

Maryland in 2010 ranked 2nd per ESPN in recruiting (Alyssa Thomas among others),
in 2011, not ranked,
in 2012, 9th
in 2013, 7th,
so, while their Final Four appearance in 2014 seems to be commensurate with recruited talent, the 2015 appearance seems less predictable to recruiting. I can't recall everything in that 2015 season, but, based on this measure, Maryland did a nice coaching job to get there.