Post by thetulsawarrior on Apr 29, 2022 10:38:58 GMT -6
This NLI signing period is like no other. Fueled by the no sit-out transfer rule, NIL, and frustration exacerbated by COVID we have a lot of movement. GB's situation is somewhat unique because of the timing of the Darner exit and the circumstances Ryan has been facing in the middle of these historic times. Coaches are just starting to be able to get on the road after about two years. I mention this not as an excuse. The relatively new Nix staff has been under more of a handicap than more established programs with bigger budgets. That is simply a fact. That said the coaches have been able to pull in some good building-block players. Kamari McGee's unexpected exit is really the factor that has cast a shadow over what we hoped would be an unobstructed road to better times.
After a forgettable season, it's probably good that a number of other players exited. It has allowed the staff to reshuffle the deck. The challenge is finding legitimate division one players, some quickness, and student/athletes who are willing to play team basketball in the Ryan system. There are a handful of scholarships available. Because the recruiting process is running later than in pre-COVID times there are still some quality athletes available. High school and JUCO players are being underrecruited while nationally coaches seem to be focusing more attention on transfers. GB will most likely pick up a couple of solid players late in the process as schools fill slots and players realize they may have been strung along by other coaches. I think the preferred walk-on path also could provide depth and some pleasant surprises.
The biggest danger for Ryan and Company is pulling the trigger too fast and bringing in a player who may have the ability but be a team chemistry problem. The staff needs a team that performs at a level greater than the sum of the individual parts.
After a forgettable season, it's probably good that a number of other players exited. It has allowed the staff to reshuffle the deck. The challenge is finding legitimate division one players, some quickness, and student/athletes who are willing to play team basketball in the Ryan system. There are a handful of scholarships available. Because the recruiting process is running later than in pre-COVID times there are still some quality athletes available. High school and JUCO players are being underrecruited while nationally coaches seem to be focusing more attention on transfers. GB will most likely pick up a couple of solid players late in the process as schools fill slots and players realize they may have been strung along by other coaches. I think the preferred walk-on path also could provide depth and some pleasant surprises.
The biggest danger for Ryan and Company is pulling the trigger too fast and bringing in a player who may have the ability but be a team chemistry problem. The staff needs a team that performs at a level greater than the sum of the individual parts.