Some other notable local players who went elsewhere during the Cronin era were Chane Behanan, Semaj Christon, Jordan Sibert, and Bill Edwards.
While grabbing one or two of those guys would've provided a nice boost, I think missing them is just the reality of recruiting in the crossroads of ACC/SEC/Big Ten country. A good proportion of the top local talent will overlook us for a variety of reasons and we just have to fight through it.
