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Message: [QUOTE="JazzNC, post: 2167177, member: 6034"] We're losing recruits for several reasons: 1. All-in recruiting strategy 2. Negative recruiting by other programs d/t Boeheim's age, and strictly zone defense. 3. Too much gullibility and trust placed on verbal communication with prospects. Unless the kid signs the NLI they cannot be considered a locked up prospect. We've done this and been burned. Number one and three can change. Number two cannot. The only way to stop negative recruiting is a younger talented coach, willing to play a mix of defenses with man to man. Right or wrong, that's what these kids want. I'm not implying that JB isn't an amazing coach. BUT IMO he lacks the ability to adapt to today's game, recruiting changes and what the higher caliber players are looking for. [/QUOTE]