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Message: [QUOTE="KnightBridgeAZ, post: 3959054, member: 591"] So I got to watch a program featuring the 3 major sport coaches at Arizona answering pre-submitted questions - and mine regarding international recruiting was one of them, although Adia actually discussed international recruits (rather than the process) and new men's coach Tommy Lloyd (was at Gonzaga) chimed in with a couple additional points and affirmed what she had to say: [LIST] [*]International recruits have a different work ethic, because they know they will be playing professionally [*]They are happy with the opportunity [*]Willing to play specialized supporting roles [*]No helicopter parents [*]and parents who do call don't expect to talk to the head coach because in Europe you don't get the head coach [*]Grow up playing against tougher competition (men) [/LIST] 2 other interesting tidbits - Rule changes they would like: [LIST] [*]Adia - shorter shot clock and FIBA key [*]Tommy - shorter shot clock, not the FIBA key, and not thrilled with 6 foul (3 per half) being discussed [*]Jedd Fisch (football) - helmet communication system and pass interference at the spot of the foul [/LIST] Folks who influence them [LIST] [*]Adia - Joan Bonvicini and Jenny Boucek, who is with the Dallas Mavs, among un-named others [*]Tommy - his high school coach, Mark Few and John Stockton [*]Jedd - Steve Spurrier and Bill Belichick - they talk multiple times per week [/LIST] [/QUOTE]