Les Grossman
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It doesnt matter if Wellman is doing the hiring.
Start a big fight against Duke and we're instantly relevant.
99% of the country will love us.
IMO that's pretty close to being accurate unless we get really lucky with the next coach and/or get a super recruit like Duncan, both of which are doubtful. We'll have to rebuild program momentum which isn't easy at Wake, that's why I think everyone is worried. It feels like we are digging a deeper and deeper hole which will then take that much more time to get out of.10 years
"Jeff [Redacted] is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Ron Wellman
I would pay Nikita a thousand bucks to clock austin rivers.
It's possible if you are lucky enough to recruit a player who can take over games from day 1...like a Rogers or Duncan...or snag a great coach like Brad Stevens. I don't think just having a big solid class like 2012 will do that by itself even with a solid coach. That would get us back to NCAA bubble status like the Odom years without Duncan or Rogers.Odom finished third in the conference and made the tournament in year 2, and was in the Sweet 16 by year 4. It's certainly possible to make a quick turnaround after a bad coach, but you have to make a big recruiting splash right away.
This question will really hinge on the 2013 recruiting class. Early returns from the 2011 class have not been promising, and, while 2012 looks good, that class alone isn't going to be able to elevate us to prominence if it's sandwiched by two mediocre groups.
Odom finished third in the conference and made the tournament in year 2, and was in the Sweet 16 by year 4. It's certainly possible to make a quick turnaround after a bad coach, but you have to make a big recruiting splash right away.
This question will really hinge on the 2013 recruiting class. Early returns from the 2011 class have not been promising, and, while 2012 looks good, that class alone isn't going to be able to elevate us to prominence if it's sandwiched by two mediocre groups.
Odom had two NBA players (King and Tucker) and a competent point guard (McQueen) on his roster on Day 1. A bit of a difference in my opinion unless Ari, JTT, and McKie all wind up in the NBA for however long of a period.
I'd bet we win 15 this year, 19 next year to the NIT, then an NCAA trip as a mid seed when Travis is a senior.