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Message: [QUOTE="Kitaman, post: 2271241, member: 67"] No doubt Steve had something to work with, but Coaches can't make the player 'work'. Lebron James is super talented and has a work ethic 2nd to none. Kevin Ollie's NBA work ethic and dedication is legendary but even he can't transmit that to his college players. Furthermore HS does not prepare kids for D1, and many All Staters come to schools expecting to produce based on 'yesterday' only to find out they are true freshman. If Enoch, Vital (or insert any name with talent) puts in the work results will follow. What's mind boggling to me is that any 7 footer with basketball skills has an opportunity to become a millionaire, its a matter of how much they invest in their craft. Yet they don't improve or even positively make adjustments (now coaching does affect this). What I will say is that [B]HOF [/B]Calhoun made you work or you weren't going to play (hence ruining your NBA dreams). I'd be curious to know how many transfers out of Calhoun's system made it to the NBA. Not saying Ollie is soft, he had no options/leverage with a depleted roster and the Senior Boatright team was a tragic situation. However this season I expect Ollie to be a mean SOB with increased demands. Each position has a backup, so no tolerance for lack of effort/work. Looking forward to a change in direction for our basketball program. [/QUOTE]