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[QUOTE="Sgt Cuse, post: 884631, member: 1701"]
I think one overlooked aspect has been the rise of the SU bball rep relative to other programs in the Northeast.  SU has separated in kind of a tier-like fashion above the other Northeast choices.  Level A is SU.  Level B is St Johns, Villanova, UConn, and Gtown.
 
SU is the blue blood of the Northeast.  I think as a result recruiting has improved, and will continue to improve for the immediate future.  And a show of increased recruiting is the ability to take top recruits that fit the zone concept, it is a step up.  It's possible a back court of Malachi and Battle are in our future.
 
I think the reason we are the blue blood of the Northeast is from a combination of factors: Coaching rep, facilities (along with dome), continued regular success, conference affiliation, fan support, and luck.  Luck, in that the other programs in the Northeast all have had some problems and the combination has made for a real separation.  Just need to keep the separation going.
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