Geno has said his ideal roster size is 11, but control of who is willing to come each year and who they want to come is not up to him. . . . Uconn is still involved with Cox and obviously would gladly accept her commitment which would take the scholarship roster to 13 - a level it hasn't been at for quite some time, but not unheard of (if Morgan stays and I think she will.) And it would probably reduce the size of the recruiting classes in future years.
This post is helpful for us to us to understand Geno's apparent reticence in offering Daniel Patterson, among other quality HS players who have reportedly appeared on the UConn radar. Looking ahead, and with roster size in mind, Geno is faced with some decisions that are unique to UConn:
1. He simply doesn't have room on the roster for all of the blue-chippers who want to come to UConn;
2. He can and will continue to be highly selective;
3. He must also very carefully manage offers with team needs (e.g., posts/guards) in mind; and,
3. He must spread out his incoming classes so as to avoid those too large (>4) or too small (<2) so as to maintain a steady stream of incoming/graduating talent.
In addition he must clear his crystal ball to identify possible future injuries (e.g., Nicole Wolff) or transfers (e.g., Elena).
I believe we can count on a couple things:
1. Geno knows how to count to 15. More seriously, there ain't no way that he either over-recruits (above allowable 15) or pulls schollies (if Morgan wants to stay 5 years, she stays).
2. Geno and his staff will remain faithful to the principles and standards they have so rigidly established about PT (no promises), code of conduct, and attitude.
3. UConn will continue to view competition in the rear view mirror.
