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Message: [QUOTE="Kitaman, post: 1963140, member: 67"] I've stated a couple of times Ollie can not be accurately evaluated for a few more years. This is his first complete team, but even some of these players have an asterisk (recruiting under violations cloud). After this year the team will consist thoroughly of Ollie's players most notably prized recruit Jalen Adams. Albert G. (who I expect to be around for 4 years) could be Ollie's 'Chris Smith'. Secondly he had a big coaching turnover with Hobbs and Blaney leaving. (It wasn't just Ollie who out-coached Izzo, Cal, JB and others.). So essentially we have a new staff including Ollie (sans Miller). Just saying that the staff is an important part of the evaluations, not just the head coach. By the time our freshman class graduate we will have a more accurate picture of Ollie's coaching, development and recruiting. I think between now and then his first AA (not counting Bazz, but he should get partial credit) will emerge, with a couple more to follow. The minutes our 3 freshman are playing now will make them very good D1 ballers, so they have a head start already. I really feel we will be return to prominence by the time Vance and the others graduate. UConn prominence to me is 25+ win seasons, with successive national rankings. Also I really feel recruiting will continue to improve. I really am confident our future looks bright. [/QUOTE]