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Absolutely Correct on HS Recruiting Front. by dillon77

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.