1. Mabrey hiring. Something that I think Michaela will hopefully address are issues surrounding recruiting/retention. She's a lot closer in age to the prospects and may be able to address/perceive some issues before they arise; whether it's during the recruiting process or while on campus as a student athlete.
2. Thx for comments on the update. At this point, we'll just wait for Sept. 9th and coaches to hit the road again, either for home visits or HS/tourney visits.
I can see your point about Clark, but having her take an OV during the USC weekend with Maddy Westbeld and -- importantly, I think -- verbal commit Alli Campbell is a strong, positive move. At this point, we've almost gotta believe so: cross fingers and think good thoughts.
3. I think the 2021 recruiting season switches gears once Clark/Westbeld/Kelly, etc., make up their minds. Still, Citron and Rivers are very top-notch prospects. Citron seems like a natural for ND's Princeton-style offensive sets; while ND has always been flexible to accomodate natural talents like Rivers (see Loyd, Ogunbowale, Young, as you say). With Rivers, that's a list of 12, so not getting any hopes up on that possibility until it's further pared down.
4. You're right: the person closest to Fordham right now is Citron. After that, it would've been Nixon, whose home is in Harlem. Patterson is more of a Brooklyn resident, like Nat Marshall (and my eldest daughter!).
BTW, Danielle Cosgrove's dad played hoops at Hofstra, so that would be good location. Playing Stony Brook is closest and may prove a lure to me, given that I grew up a 10-minute walk from their gym.
5. Agree on Baba. It would be mutually beneficial for ND Nation and Baba to be on the same cyber page again. His unique perspectives, play on words and post of a different sort would have a great platform.