2020 Recruiting: Kadary Richmond reopens recruitment

[Chief00]

Thanks for the explanation of what “roster management” is :’) !!

You’re welcome. Chief always is aware that we need to bring new fans in and roster management we did without for 4-5 years, hence I provided the detail explanation I did.

 

[Chief00]

It's ideal, but tough in a coaching change. Hurley came in late, so that 1 man class (really 2 if you count Cole), which was all that was possible at the time, unbalances things. Throw in the schollie restriction too.

Agreed, it wasn’t meant as a criticism of the transition year but as a goal going forward. Circumstances can tweak things too but this is a rule of thumb.

 

[GHSWolverines]

Didn’t think it was thread worthy but as expected Lane just committed to Florida. So that leaves Cam and Kadary as the only 2 2020 guards we are still after.

If Cardwell commits this fall, Hopefully Cam & Richmond are still available in the Spring.

 

[HuskyHawk]

As for class size, Chief generally likes 4 men classes. That gives you 16 guys in 4 years coming in and once the program gets up and running 2-3 should leave early for the NBA, 2-3 transfer or get injured or expelled for other issues. Now you are down to a rotating 10-12 and you back fill with grad transfers or 2-3 year transfers who meet needs. This is called roster management.
3 men classes don’t give you enough consistent deep talent and too many talented guys are unhappy with minutes in 5-6 man classes.

I agree. 5 or 3 can be ok, 6 is too many 2 is too few. Calhoun's big classes always had some underperformers. I really liked the Cole addition because it means 2019 was really 4. He will leave with the smaller class that has Sid and Adams I believe (eligibility wise), turning it from 2 to 3.

 

[EBonz30]

You’re welcome. Chief always is aware that we need to bring new fans in and roster management we did without for 4-5 years, hence I provided the detail explanation I did.

Feel privileged to get a response from “Chief00”, I heard you were a recruiting god! Something I am sure you are very proud of & I can’t thank you enough for all the information that you provide about Husky basketball!

 

[Chief00]

I agree. 5 or 3 can be ok, 6 is too many 2 is too few. Calhoun's big classes always had some underperformers. I really liked the Cole addition because it means 2019 was really 4. He will leave with the smaller class that has Sid and Adams I believe (eligibility wise), turning it from 2 to 3.

Agree. I consider 2019 as 4 freshmen and one grad transfer.

 

[MattMang23]

I agree. 5 or 3 can be ok, 6 is too many 2 is too few.

I know it’s the outlier, but we had a six man class in 2010-2011 and did ok.

We also had Kemba Walker and that changes things, I know.

 

[CL82]

I know it’s the outlier, but we had a six man class in 2010-2011 and did ok.

Bah, that team was only 9-9 in conference going into the BET.

 

[McLovin]

I agree. 5 or 3 can be ok, 6 is too many 2 is too few. Calhoun's big classes always had some underperformers. I really liked the Cole addition because it means 2019 was really 4. He will leave with the smaller class that has Sid and Adams I believe (eligibility wise), turning it from 2 to 3.

Wouldn't that make 2019 a 5 man class? Akok, Bouk, Gaffney, Springs and Cole?

Can view Cole as a 2020 recruit since he isn't eligible until next season. Then 3 freshman this year (Dre, BIG, cam/richmond/grad transfer) would be a 4 man class this year.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I know it’s the outlier, but we had a six man class in 2010-2011 and did ok.

We also had Kemba Walker and that changes things, I know.

I think it was 7 actually (does Bradley count?). Bradley and Wolf were complete duds. Then the next class was just 2. Would have been better with a smaller class in 2010.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Wouldn't that make 2019 a 5 man class? Akok, Bouk, Gaffney, Springs and Cole?

Can view Cole as a 2020 recruit since he isn't eligible until next season. Then 3 freshman this year (Dre, BIG, cam/richmond/grad transfer) would be a 4 man class this year.

No, because he's a transfer. The concept here is aligning up how many guys graduate. Cole is going to graduate/lose eligibility with Adams and Wilson from the 2018 class. The idea is to always have 3-5 scholarships come open every year.

 

[QuickDraw]

Having Cuse moving to the top on this one, how cool would it be to flip it back to us.

 

[ctchamps]

Having Cuse moving to the top on this one, how cool would it be to flip it back to us.

Cooler would be to get Cam!

 

[Scrutineer]

I guess it comes down to what gives us the best chance at long term success in the tournament and recruiting.

1988 and 1990 were another time but they brought great recruits and built the base for long term success. A player like Richmond seems to be the type that you build long term success with, but it's tempting to think what it might mean to recruiting if Thomas came here in this day of "look at me on social media" players.