Class of 2022

[LJay]

[JacobPadilla]

I'm going to re-quote myself from another thread in a new thread and not apologize for it. Curious what people think about this line of thinking.

While I was hopeful for Watts, and hate Roger Clemens now, my silver lining is that Creighton is in play for so many talented 2022 guards/wings. If we load up too much on freshmen/young transfers this year, does that hurt our chances for potentially more talented players next recruiting cycle? Maybe that's not the way to think, but too late. I'm thinking that way. I feel like the combination of Nembhard, Shereef, Rati, AOC, Antwann, Christofilis can be more-than-serviceable when combined with our also-versatile big guys on the front court.

If I had control of everything, I'd prefer a grad-transfer back-up center with one year of eligibility to play 12 minutes a game and cause havoc. Let the Millers, Hawkins, Kalumas, Kalkbrenners do their thing alongside our backcourt, and instruct this new fella to just hurt folks. If that doesn't happen and we get Trey Alexander, I won't complain.

I have no idea if this is wise, short-sighted, genius, dumb or just not how things work. Do programs/coaches not look at recruiting this way? Is it "get all the best players immediately if they are willing to come" and be thrilled, or do you look at the roster make-up and perhaps make some decisions that give you a better chance at other (more talented?) players in a later recruiting class? I'd love to get Trey Alexander, but with all of the outstanding wings/guards in 2022 that CU has offered, does his signing (if it happens) drastically hurt our chances at what could be more talented, albeit uncertain, prospects down the road? Attrition could be the big variable here that sways things in favor of "sign who you can sign if they are good and figure out '22 in '22." I know the blue bloods just load up and maybe that's how we need to always think.

It's a great "problem" to have.

Yes, coaches pay attention to class balance, future prospects and all of that. But their job is to get the best players they can and risk/reward evaluation is a big part of where they choose to use their recruiting resources. You don't pass on a player like Trey Alexander because you might be in the mix for some good players for 2022. Now, if they feel they're close to landing a commitment from a 2022 5-star or whatever, then maybe you don't try as hard to land another good player at his position in this class. But I think it would be hard to say Creighton is in that situation right now.

Get the best players you can and let the rest sort itself out. There will be other good players available in 2022 if they take themselves out of the mix for some of the guys they like right now. 2022 signing day is a along way away and a lot can happen between now and then with the transfer portal out there.

Look at the 4 spot. Not even including Ryan Hawkins who will be one-and-done, Creighton added two other top-75 power forwards in 2021 in Mason miller and Arthur Kaluma despite very much being in the mix for Isaac Traudt. They can't not take those guys because they're worried it will scare off Traudt. Instead they'll look for a way to sell Isaac fitting with what they do even with those other guys on the roster. Their versatile skill sets make that easier as well.

[hilltopalum]

this is the one to watch...

[bluejayfan00]

Serious question for those who are actually in the know regarding recruiting- I.E. hilltopalum, Jacob, etc—

Does someone like Isaacs, who’s a top 30 player nationally, see Creighton as a less attractive option when we have a seemingly really good PG prospect in Nembhard who’s only a year older?

And the same can be asked for Traudt I suppose, while we have Kaluma and Miller in the mix for the foreseeable future

[LJay]

[jon4thejays]

Serious question for those who are actually in the know regarding recruiting- I.E. hilltopalum, Jacob, etc—

Does someone like Isaacs, who’s a top 30 player nationally, see Creighton as a less attractive option when we have a seemingly really good PG prospect in Nembhard who’s only a year older?

And the same can be asked for Traudt I suppose, while we have Kaluma and Miller in the mix for the foreseeable future

I was thinking the same thing with two top 75 forwards in this class do we loose appeal for Traudt?

[Helmzy]

#Reclassification/InternationalSZN

[vivid_dude]

Yes, coaches pay attention to class balance, future prospects and all of that. But their job is to get the best players they can and risk/reward evaluation is a big part of where they choose to use their recruiting resources. You don't pass on a player like Trey Alexander because you might be in the mix for some good players for 2022. Now, if they feel they're close to landing a commitment from a 2022 5-star or whatever, then maybe you don't try as hard to land another good player at his position in this class. But I think it would be hard to say Creighton is in that situation right now.

Get the best players you can and let the rest sort itself out. There will be other good players available in 2022 if they take themselves out of the mix for some of the guys they like right now. 2022 signing day is a along way away and a lot can happen between now and then with the transfer portal out there.

Look at the 4 spot. Not even including Ryan Hawkins who will be one-and-done, Creighton added two other top-75 power forwards in 2021 in Mason miller and Arthur Kaluma despite very much being in the mix for Isaac Traudt. They can't not take those guys because they're worried it will scare off Traudt. Instead they'll look for a way to sell Isaac fitting with what they do even with those other guys on the roster. Their versatile skill sets make that easier as well.

Awesome perspective. Thank you!

And I wonder if Traudt/Miller/Kaluma could be interchangeable at the 3/4 position. That would be a big, athletic lineup we'd put out there if they are. Could we even go Traudt/Miller/Kaluma in at the same time in the 3/4/5 spots respectively? I will pray that we are faced with that dilemma.

[LJay]

#Reclassification/InternationalSZN

Well, that’s quite a cryptic post.

[LJay]

Hmmm, well, the only kid with CU as “warm” at 247 provides a list.