I didn't mean to make it sound like we're not on TV, but UK and KU will probably get top billing (ESPN, CBS, etc.) while we'll find our way on those networks as well but often on ESPN2, ESPNU, etc. Now you and I, and the rest of Husky Nation see UConn as a Blue Chip program, some still don't, even though we've won 4 NCs in the last 15 years, more than any other program during that time period. Being in the AAC takes a little shine off our luster, though KO and the athletic department are doing a good job of scheduling an elite OOC schedule to offset our not so elite bottom half of our AAC conference schedule.
Like it or not, if a recruit wants the glitz and perception of greatness, they tend to favor UK, KU, Dook & UNC, to name a few. If they prefer to play for a tough minded, out will you, battle tested program, they'll kick those programs to the curb and pick Storrs, CT as their college destination. I love our program and would not trade the Rick Moore's, Kemba Walkers and Shabazz Napiers for some of the elite recruits the above mentioned blue chip programs have had. Note that I realize that Walker was a Burger-AA and a top 20 recruit, though he climbed the rankings, moving into the top 20 after a stellar performance during the summer AAU circuit. I do take pride in the under-the-radar recruits that have been developed in Storrs by JC and now KO. I also take pride in some of the elite players who've played here (Donyell and Caron, to name a few). I would like to see what KO can do with a uber-talented roster, but hope he always gets a handful of recruits that come here and play with a chip on their shoulder with something to prove. It's just going to be interesting to see what KO does if say, 4 to 5 or even more highly ranked recruits want to play here. It will be hard for him to turn them down in favor of less heralded recruits, unless he sees someone like a Steve Enoch having more upside than some more highly ranked recruits.
