I kind of think Shaka sees himself leading the revolution of mid-majors over their traditional power conference overlords. I mean, compare him with Larranaga, who had similar success in the same conference and then jumped to a middling major conference team. This year Miami had an ok year, was on the bubble, and lost in the second round of the NIT. Whereas Shaka is competing for CAA titles every year, threatening deep runs in the tournament, and has a fanbase as if not more rabid for basketball than most in the ACC (compare that with Miami, lol).
A few down years in a row in recruiting could blow up his grandiose dreams, though. As others have said, it would be great if that timing lined up with a Wake offer.
