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(03-29-2017 08:16 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(03-29-2017 07:53 AM)bit_9 Wrote:  

(03-29-2017 07:39 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  Top 75 would be great, but don't expect that next year
We likely won't have the players.

Granted that one special player can make the difference between top 25 and bottom and <50., so a JUCO, or a transfer, or a diamond in the rough recruit can make a major difference. Unfortunately that can also go the other way as well.
Playing style and strategy can make a difference as well

However, ultimately it still comes down to "Jimmys and Joes", and based on our recruiting, to expect ODU to be top 75 anytime soon, without a Freeman or Bazemore, is unrealistic.

ODU recruiting class rank by 247 sports
http://247sports.com/Season/2017-Basketb...amRankings

2017 - 87
2016 - 108
2015 - 125
2014 - 170

That gives promise. I don't put total faith in recruiting stars as an exact science but like others have said they do tend to work out overall.

I expect us to be top 50 every few years. Top 75 should be are average. Top 100 on bad years. Maybe dipping into the top 150 if it's one of those years where the tips just don't go our way in a few games.

Top 100 recruiting class for 2017 is where we need to start staying consistent to maintain that. So I agree we have a great class on paper for 2017 so far, might get better?! But we won't see the results of that this season unless one of those kids is just insane good.

I like that we are moving up each year. Progress is good.
However, those here that think we are, or should be on par with VCU need to look at this:

2017 - 33
2016 - 43
2015 - 70* (decommits from Shaka's loss, still top 100)
2014 - 25

If you want to get sick, take a look at VTs recruiting recently....

I don't think we are currently on par with them, but we should be. If the expectation is to be a top 50-75 team every year, with some years even better, we should be landing top 75 recruiting classes too. I don't think that is unreasonable for a program like ODU has. I don't expect a top 20 class. Top 50 is certainly possible.