re: MBB : Early conference play opinion

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He lost 50% of his first signing class after one season. The good news is that the two he retained (Reed and Ward) were probably the best two prospects. If he can get those two to return for a 3rd year to go along with the two HS signees, then you start to see a bit of a core. Especially if he can get Cook, Fountain, Collins, Chest, Williams to return. But you simply can't count on that being the case in this day and age.

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I completely get your skepticism but for his HS recruits, I think he would sign them under the knowledge that he has a 3+ year plan for them. As far as losing half his first class, maybe he trimmed the fat and only kept the guys he thought could develop? Or maybe some panicked because of how bad we were last year. Just an idea, not saying its true.

But like you said, we will see if he can retain his roster. If he can, then this strategy can work but if he can't then we will be looking for a new coach in a year or two.