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DJ Williams just transferred to GW from Illinois a year ago. What's up? This will be three schools in 3 years.

Are we sad, at this point, that Anthony Mack left? Has it come to that?

I understand and share your frustration. Fact is, though, L has recruited better than any coach in UM hoops history. So, while L and staff need to be accountable there also needs to be a deeper look at WHY the UM hoops program has never (with the exception of the tie for the Big East...

I can't really disagree with anything you added. All things we could/should be doing. Couple comments: - Ball screen offense is effective when the 3 pt shooting is "on." Too often though, we live and die by the 3 ball. Especially when the top shot taker (Lykes) only makes 32%. It's like UM in...

So ... what should the paramount factors be in selecting a new HC when Coach L departs? 1. Increase the budget for Men's BB to point where money is not an impediment to hiring a top-caliber HC who can bring in top-caliber assistants, provide first-rate facilities for the coaching staff and...

Think Jeff Capel and Pitt are the frontrunners.

If Brooks is not eligible and neither of the remaining two slots are filled, I think the question of what is "wrong" with UM's ability to recruit grows louder (especially, as you say, after the "mistake" of last season). UM is in the freakin' ACC and in an attractive geographic location. It...

You have to credit Coach L with knowing full well he needs to fill at least one of those still vacant slots with an immediately-eligible player. I'll be shocked if we start the season with only who we have on the roster today.

His finalists were all SEC teams, FWIW.

I don't "blame" Coach L at all. But, as I've said many times before, I would like his assessment of exactly why recruiting is such a struggle. None of the half dozen or so HCs we've had since 1985 have been able to break through on the recruiting front. Then again, none of them have had the...

Optimism for grad xsfers is waning for me as each day/week/month passes. Maybe another player from Australia, Africa or Europe is more likely.

For a one year player, we do have a strong need for someone who can defend the interior and rebound. I almost see a lack of offense as a plus. Wouldn't mind deficiences in scoring at all if the player can give us these key "other things." If that sounds like Rodney to Coach L, I trust his...

I agree. Florida HS ball has improved greatly in this century. There was a time, not so long ago, when it was a disaster area. A player like Howard Porter, Mitch Richmond or Chris Corchiani could be not just the "Florida POY" but the Player of the Decade (or two). In the early 90s, Ochiel...

AustinCane, I'd agree but ... look around the country at schools that DON'T have the advantage of being in the ACC (or some other top league), or being located in a tropical paradise, and also have never won diddly at the national level. You'd be surprised at how many schools with none of our...

Bobbo, me too (big fan of Coach L). Actually, he's been the best recruiting HC we've ever had but ... that has to be put into context. I'm sure he'd agree it's always a tough struggle. Why, is the question?

Never happen, but I'd like to hear a "behind closed doors" discussion among Coach L and his staff (recruiters) about why it has always been, and remains, so very difficult for UM to recruit top guys. And, yes, I'm well aware we successfully recruited Durand Scott, Lonnie and Brown. Still, for...

Nova may not have had the traditional 6'11 C but ... they sure enough had some big bodies to play in the middle. Guys like Spellman, Pinkston and Kris Jenkins come to mind.

If it's a package deal, maybe! I undrstand, though, he wants to get away from his father.

You'd think it wouldn't be hard but , we're sorta making it look like it is. I prefer to think Coach L is just holding out for quality!

Which is why taking the chump change was such a foolish move on his part. He NEEDED to play, and play well, last season.