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[QUOTE="phil77, post: 5322278, member: 1169"]
For players, it isn't just about $$$$.  They just don't get to the place that gives them the most money it is a combination of things.   Style of play, Development, Getting me to NBA, Opportunity to showcase on big stage March and PrimeTime games, Relationship with Coach and Teammates, Game Day environment.

$$$$ - We aren't going to go down this road again

Style of play - First it was the zone and that defense wasn't preparing you for the NBA.  Now our lazy uncreative ISO system on offense we have been running for 20 years is outdated and isn't run in the NBA.  The NBA runs offense like this Kentucky/Alabama game.  We don't offer that here.

Development -  We are getting the rep of where top-rated prospects come to die.  We are getting some top 
10 guys, McDonald All-Americans, top 20 guys, top 50 guys, top 100 guys when is the last time we got someone drafted in the 1st round?  When was the last time someone improved their draft stock coming to Syracuse?

These are big things that current players look at.  We don't play a modern style of basketball, we don't get guys drafted, we aren't going to the tournament, and we can't overpay.   If you can't overpay then you better do the other 3.
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