I agree that it seems like ‘23s are committing earlier than before. There’s a mix of guys going the pro route, but it is certainly not ruining the college game like some feared.ramster wrote: ↑1 year agoJersey77 wrote: ↑1 year ago Great, like this commitment.
Good job Archie and the staff.
Assuming Carey doesn't return that means we over-signed 2 players.
I guess the portal will take care of that.
It's funny that several on KB (not me) thought Archie would leave a spot or 2 open.
Archie did just the opposite and over-signed currently thru 24-25.
I recall a posting or two that seemed really sure that Miller was leaving a spot open but that was for the 2022-23 season. I was so sure it seemed to have been heard from Miller himself. I do not think anyone was ever referring to the level of Recruiting for the Class of 2023.
I think the Rule changed are significantly changing the College Basketball recruiting process.
- 1800 in transfer portal last two years is an average of 5.1 transfers out per D1 Team - that's AVERAGE!!
- NIL with even low mid majors creating NIL plans
So now we have Coaches recruiting OVER their allotment because they are anticipating the 5.1 Transfers per year. As Miller brings in Class of 2023 players well before the 1st November Commitment Date we know that current roster underclassmen are looking back over their shoulders and wondering about their future playing time. Still only 200 Total Minutes to spread per team per game.
- Transfers allowed every year with no sit-out
Class of 2023 Players are committing faster than I have ever seen.
Looking at the Class of 2023 Top 100 ESPN:
- 46 of the Top 100 are already committed and we are still in August. I don't ever remember that many players already committed this early
- Early commitments are happening with the Top 100 to 250 as well. Players can transfer without the sit out penalty so it's easier to transfer - players know that AND Head Coaches know that. So it makes perfect sense to over-recruit your roster positions
- Of the 46 Committments 42 are P5 Programs, only 4 Non P5:
- Georgetown - #22 Marvel Allen
- Gonzaga - #45 Dusty Stromer
- UCONN - #53 Stephon Castle (actually committed as a Junior)
Even the Big East is getting squeezed out by the P5's. Still 54 to go.
- St John's - #90 Brandon Garner
ESPN is terrible, though. 247 just updated, and that seems a much more valid source for player evaluation.
https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Baske ... HighSchool