Seeing so many pessimistic comments about recruiting that make no sense to me.
How can anyone know the recruiting prowess of the new staff without seeing even one full recruiting cycle?
How many of you would think it fair to have your work evaluated with zero observation?
To Date:
Scrambling for 2021 transfers.
Data: got a high quality PG from OSU, was able to flip a Top 100 recruit.
Evaluation: given the situation and VERY late start, really solid success.
Data: gotten numerous top recruits [2022 & 2023] on campus for Unofficial & Official visits.
Evaluation: solid first step.
What NO ONE knows: how successful the new staff can be.
What hints we do see:
greater emphasis on recruiting than former staff. More bodies going more places.
similar recruiting budget. Able to send entire staff [4 recruiters] across the country for multiple events.
players are interested enough to visit.
What facts we can read in:
the new O should be FAR easier to sell to players.
player professional development is a key selling point.
Baylor is still Baylor......a name brand.
Reality:
creating solid relationships with 8-12 Summer teams is enough buy-in to be nationally competitive. Current/Former Baylor players played on and/or currently sponsor such teams.
Given the visible acceptance by current/former players, the new staff should be able to go to SA Finest, CyFair Elite, ProSkills, etc. and feel like they can be top competitors for recruits.
Only time will tell how well this staff recruits. No one........no one.........can offer an informed opinion based solely on the current data.
Keys:
Make a deep run in the Tourney this year.
Highlight the new O.
Build relationships.
Hope NaLyssa Smith grows her game and gets drafted very high.
Next May [2023 commitments].......and unlikely any earlier.......we will begin to understand the recruiting prowess of the new staff. 2022 recruits signing in November won't be a fair measuring stick due to the fact that most top recruits were committed before this staff was hired. Any solid 2022 recruits [and top transfers] they land are pluses.
How can anyone know the recruiting prowess of the new staff without seeing even one full recruiting cycle?
How many of you would think it fair to have your work evaluated with zero observation?
To Date:
Scrambling for 2021 transfers.
Data: got a high quality PG from OSU, was able to flip a Top 100 recruit.
Evaluation: given the situation and VERY late start, really solid success.
Data: gotten numerous top recruits [2022 & 2023] on campus for Unofficial & Official visits.
Evaluation: solid first step.
What NO ONE knows: how successful the new staff can be.
What hints we do see:
greater emphasis on recruiting than former staff. More bodies going more places.
similar recruiting budget. Able to send entire staff [4 recruiters] across the country for multiple events.
players are interested enough to visit.
What facts we can read in:
the new O should be FAR easier to sell to players.
player professional development is a key selling point.
Baylor is still Baylor......a name brand.
Reality:
creating solid relationships with 8-12 Summer teams is enough buy-in to be nationally competitive. Current/Former Baylor players played on and/or currently sponsor such teams.
Given the visible acceptance by current/former players, the new staff should be able to go to SA Finest, CyFair Elite, ProSkills, etc. and feel like they can be top competitors for recruits.
Only time will tell how well this staff recruits. No one........no one.........can offer an informed opinion based solely on the current data.
Keys:
Make a deep run in the Tourney this year.
Highlight the new O.
Build relationships.
Hope NaLyssa Smith grows her game and gets drafted very high.
Next May [2023 commitments].......and unlikely any earlier.......we will begin to understand the recruiting prowess of the new staff. 2022 recruits signing in November won't be a fair measuring stick due to the fact that most top recruits were committed before this staff was hired. Any solid 2022 recruits [and top transfers] they land are pluses.