We absolutely should be able to consistently compete in recruiting battles with just about everyone outside of Duke and Kentucky. I agree that Nova has a nice model of success. I did a side by side comparison of our recruiting with them and it resulted in some interesting findings.
SU In 2013:
Ennis #23 4 star (NBA)
BJ #89 4 star (transferred)
Ron Patterson #175 3 star (bust)
Tyler Roberson #41 4 star (4 yr, no NBA)
Chino #180 3 star (transferred)
Nova In 2013:
Kris Jenkins #76 4 star (NBA)
Josh Hart #79 4 star (NBA)
Daryl Reynolds #358 2 star
SU in 2014
Chris McCullough #21 5* (NBA)
Kaleb Joseph #48 4 star (dud)
Nova in 2014
Phil Booth #75 4 star (returning)
Mikal Bridges #81 4 star (NBA)
SU in 2015
Malachi #34 4 star (NBA)
Lydon #72 4 star (NBA)
Frank #79 4 star (returning)
Nova in 2015
Donte Divenchenzo #124 4 star (NBA)
Jalen Brunson #22 5 star (NBA)
Tim Delaney #186 3 star
SU in 2016
Tyus Battle #34 4 star
Moyer #66 4 star (transferred)
Taurean Thompson #74 4 star (transferred)
Nova in 2016
Omari Spellman #20 5 star (NBA)
Dylan Painter #136 3 star
SU in 2017
Dolejaz #111 4 star
Sidibe #190 3 star
Washington #289 3 star
Brissett #137 3/4 stars (underrated)
Nova in 2017
Jermaine Samuels #46 4 star
D Cosby Rountree #97 4 star
Collin Gillepsie #200 3 star
After viewing this data a few things jump out:
1. Our player rankings have been close to that of Nova
2. Nova's 4 star guys they have had more success in the NBA, and have brought them 2 championships.
3. We have had six 3 and 4 star guys either be a total bust or transfer out in the last 5 years. That's not happening at Nova.
Conclusion/Questions:
1. Since we are recruiting at a similar pace, why are their recruits staying at Nova, while many of ours are leaving? Are our recruits unhappy at SU and if so why?
2. Why are their recruits fairing better in their pro careers than ours and why do we have so many busts? Are we not scouting as well as we thought we were?
3. Is the ACC helping or hindering our recruiting efforts?
4. What can we do to improve?