I wondered the same thing, but I've gotten over it mostly by looking at the development of Stewart and Ball, Karaban and Samson. I already feel pretty good about next year. I think Hurley wants to recruit a certain type of skilled, but coachable player that fits the culture, and he wants continuity. He also shows young players that he will grow them into successful, NBA-caliber talent.
I love what he's doing, and how he's doing it. I think next year he'll have a lot more cache on the recruiting trail. You can't be a high school player and not be impressed when you watch this team. Yes, he comes off as a little squirrely sometimes, but when you observe the relationship he has with his players, and you hear the media rave about his practices, how can that not be attractive to recruits who want to maximize their talent while playing in a fun system with a high chance for success?
