Class of 2026 Gigi Battle (NJ) to Indiana

[Capt. Tuttle]

It is clear to me, based on recent recruiting events that:
1. Syracuse is not a player for hoopers rated in the top 30! Players rated 30- 50, we are having trouble converting. Players 50 - 100, seem more realistic.
2. We can be successful in the secondary market, called the transfer portal, and you can build good teams this way. Some of these players we missed out on the first time around, may be unhappy with their first choice and consider us the second time around
3. Win baby win. Once we start winning, our ability to recruit players in the upper rankings, should increase.
Lastly, it is hard to forget, that in Coach Q's last year, he signed two players rankled in the top 10 and this was pre NIL...So, top players can be recruited to Syracuse...but money is a bigger factor now...then ever before!

Doc, and others: is it a money issue, a brand issue, or a coach issue?

 

[baggerbob]

Doc, and others: is it a money issue, a brand issue, or a coach issue?

They didn't have the money for NIL last year DC , Wallace and other former SU stars had a fundraiser to help a bit. Haven't heard about anything new for this year.

 

[orangenauburn]

They didn't have the money for NIL last year DC , Wallace and other former SU stars had a fundraiser to help a bit. Haven't heard about anything new for this year.

They really need a whale to come through for women specific sports.

 

[CoopSwoop]

Doc, and others: is it a money issue, a brand issue, or a coach issue?

I think it is a bit of all three but money is the most obvious.