If you were a head coach would you recruit a player that you know is only going to be there 1 year like a Durant or Oden or even next year a OJ Mayo? You get a team to buy in to your system with a go to guy like Durant but the next year you lose him and your back to square 1. Is he worth going through all the trouble for 1 year or recruit a guy would has the potential and will be there for 2 or 3 year and hopefully 4? Let me know.
2007-03-20 13:58:10 · 17 answers · asked by anthony g 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Ask Jim Boheim if he regrets recruiting Carmelo Anthony, that should answer your question.
2007-03-20 14:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Hi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The game has changed and the urgency to win NOW is at an all time high - ask Tubby Smith from UK.
I would recruit Oden, Mayo, Durant, etc., then support them if they choose to leave after their first year. There is too much money on the NBA level to stay. I think my honesty and selflessness would draw other 1 or 2 year players and stay in the NCAA title hunt year after year.
BTW, Ohio State people actually WANT Oden to stay next year, claiming he's not ready. Selfish idiots. That's why people hate OSU.
2007-03-20 14:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by pookie j. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm good question. I would recruit someone who would be able to help my program for 3 to 4 years. I like your point during the that 1 year player season is over you've been your go to player and after that you back to nothing. Then someone else has to step up and take that role. If any of you'll know anything about josh mcroberts, I think he is a special player. I think mcroberts needs to stay all 4 years to reach his full potential he is a great stat stuffer and has tremendous ball handling and passing skills for a 6 foot 10 forward. I would prefer someone like him over a 1 year durant or oden.
2007-03-20 15:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by jared3000310 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hardly think losing 1 guy takes your entire program back to square one. Especially in the case of Texas and Ohio State this year, they WILL have some good players returning, you know!
Personally, though, I think there is a lot to be said for experience and familiarity on court between players and coaches. A good mix of talent would be good. But I would not be opposed to those 1 and done players. Just don't try to rely upon them as Memphis did a few years back.
2007-03-20 14:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by psyduck702 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recruit a 1 year player simply to free up some money for possible prospects for the next season. If throughout the season I see my 1 year player seem a good prospect then I would resign him to a lengthier more expensive contract. It really depends on how good he is and how much potential he can bring to the team.
2007-03-20 14:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by That one Guy Who Puffs it 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! One year talent means u have a NBA talent player on your team and if you have a young team the one year player will make everyone better and can lead the team when your younger players are struggling. Also if i was a recruit i would want to go to a very good team and one year players can help raise your ranking and possibly win you a championship now What player doesn't want to go to a top team
2007-03-20 14:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by Swag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES I probably would, I wouldn't build anything around him
but he may be that piece to the puzzle. Plus it can be an advantage for the next season when recruiting. It's a good sell to say hey kid want to be the next Durant, Oden they came to this school look where their at.
2007-03-20 14:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anymore I think coaches prepare for one or two year prospects. No longer can you count on 3 and 4 year committments. Occaisionaly it works, (Carmello Anthony at Syracuse in one year won a title). Rick Pitino believes it takes three NBA caliber players on a team to win the NC, so a one year player may be the missing ingredient on an already solid team.
2007-03-20 14:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Scott B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would because it helps the team to do well in the season. Also, it helps to recruit better players to the program when it's a winning program (Ohio State) so losing this player next year won't hurt them as badly as it could without better recruits.
2007-03-20 14:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by Twain Harte Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preferably someone who will be around for awhile...But letsbe realistic.. a coach is going to take the best player that helps his team for that year.. Oden is a good example as you have stated...if Ohio State wins it all this year, do you think the coach will care that much knowing that he only expected Oden to be around for one year. I dont think so... Since the NBA changed the rule that you have to be 19 to enter to league you are going to see MANY athletes going to college for only one year....
2007-03-20 14:07:54 · answer #10 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depend on the coaches situation, if the coach was planning on not staying long, i could. But if you were a coach planning a long term success, i wouldn't because it would screw up team chemistry and adjusting for only a year, for that one player. But i still would never turn away one, like O.J. Mayo.
2007-03-20 15:41:54 · answer #11 · answered by mcdeazel20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋