WAITE HOYT 2
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Lots of people are overlooking a few things when commenting on our recruiting.
1. This team has some very nice returning young players. Mick has gotten this program stabilized by bringing in young talented kids with more potential then ready on hand talent. You haven't seen many one and doners. This team is know different. TC,JL,KJ,ST and Mormon are all players very capable of taking big leaps in production next year. Those guys have only scratched the surface on their abilities.
2. We will have much more depth at the 4 and 5 then we have had since Mick has been here. We have two legitimate bodied 5's that will compete for PT and push one another.
3. We also have a group of 3 players that can play the 4. JL,Clark and Moore.
This group also provides versatility as Moore could play the 5 and Clark could see more time as a 3 depending how he shows up on campus physically.
4. The wings should be manned very well with Sanders,Thomas,KJ,Mormon and potentially Clark.
5. PG will have a up and coming young player who saw major minutes in TC backed up by a veteran in GG who also has experience.
As far as recruiting I think Mick is being very selective in who he presents offers too.Lots of moving pieces out there right now. We have a lot of talented players returning who won't be easy to dislodge. Probably why guys aren't lined up to commit, knowing playing time will be a battle. They are also waiting to see who declares for the draft. I would be very very surprised if Mick uses both scholly's this year. If he does I think one will be on a one or two year player who can help immediately. If he can't find that he'll pocket the schooly. Of course he won't turn down a four year guy with big upside or some one who can come in and make a big impact immediately. Of course those are very hard to find. To make a long story short while having a Big name Coach,1st class facilities and a favorable TV schedule are major factors in recruiting top talent,being able to find minutes without much difficulty is a huge factor in getting kids to commit. Right now the Cats are set up that who ever comes in will have to be very good to get those minutes.Lots of the Juco's are seeking schools were they can walk in immediately and play. Unless that player is very good he won't do that with this group. He'll have to earn his time on this team. It is also complicated by the fact this is a young team. The guys who will be leaving after next year are probably all going to be reserves. Let's be patient guys. If Mick signs no one I still like this group.
1. This team has some very nice returning young players. Mick has gotten this program stabilized by bringing in young talented kids with more potential then ready on hand talent. You haven't seen many one and doners. This team is know different. TC,JL,KJ,ST and Mormon are all players very capable of taking big leaps in production next year. Those guys have only scratched the surface on their abilities.
2. We will have much more depth at the 4 and 5 then we have had since Mick has been here. We have two legitimate bodied 5's that will compete for PT and push one another.
3. We also have a group of 3 players that can play the 4. JL,Clark and Moore.
This group also provides versatility as Moore could play the 5 and Clark could see more time as a 3 depending how he shows up on campus physically.
4. The wings should be manned very well with Sanders,Thomas,KJ,Mormon and potentially Clark.
5. PG will have a up and coming young player who saw major minutes in TC backed up by a veteran in GG who also has experience.
As far as recruiting I think Mick is being very selective in who he presents offers too.Lots of moving pieces out there right now. We have a lot of talented players returning who won't be easy to dislodge. Probably why guys aren't lined up to commit, knowing playing time will be a battle. They are also waiting to see who declares for the draft. I would be very very surprised if Mick uses both scholly's this year. If he does I think one will be on a one or two year player who can help immediately. If he can't find that he'll pocket the schooly. Of course he won't turn down a four year guy with big upside or some one who can come in and make a big impact immediately. Of course those are very hard to find. To make a long story short while having a Big name Coach,1st class facilities and a favorable TV schedule are major factors in recruiting top talent,being able to find minutes without much difficulty is a huge factor in getting kids to commit. Right now the Cats are set up that who ever comes in will have to be very good to get those minutes.Lots of the Juco's are seeking schools were they can walk in immediately and play. Unless that player is very good he won't do that with this group. He'll have to earn his time on this team. It is also complicated by the fact this is a young team. The guys who will be leaving after next year are probably all going to be reserves. Let's be patient guys. If Mick signs no one I still like this group.
