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Message: [QUOTE="Adriacus, post: 3963757, member: 10787"] The “more than casual” fans of Baylor WBB like the hire. The t-shirt fans not so much. Collen had great recommendations across the board, a solid resume, and “fits” Baylor. As a private school, fit is a bigger issue than large state schools. She had good success with the Dream until the top players opted out over the BLM fight with ownership. Rumors have two top assistants [one a former Baylor player with solid ties to Texas AAU programs, one a coach who previously coached with Collen with long term ties to Atlanta and Florida AAU programs] as targets for Collen to hire. Given the pay scale compared to most programs [other than Texas, Baylor pays ACs at a substantially higher level than most programs in this part of the country], Collen will get her pick among the best options. Although Collen is making less $ than Mulkey was paid, the other budget $$ remain intact. AC pay, recruiting, travel, etc. were not cut. Collen has the budget to build her own legacy. Obviously, only time will tell of this hire was good [true of any hire]. But in the short term most of the key players are opting to return. Gusters transferred. Top recruit Dauda hasn’t spoken. Ursin is a mystery due to school issues. She wants to use the extra year for nursing degree but Baylor nursing is in Dallas while the main campus is in Waco. That issue may drive her to LSU. If Dauda reports, Baylor is NC caliber [adding the three quality transfers to an already solid roster]. [/QUOTE]

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