CCM recruiting philosophy

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johnnybravo

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I've got it figured out. He will only take a 5* or 3*. To date, he's never signed a 4* recruit.
 
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I'm guessing the majority of guys he signs for 14 will be 4s and rivals 150 3s.
Just looking at the ones I think we'll land.
 
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You mean, there's a philosophy?

I want to know why we can't put together a group of guys who play hard and are fundamentally sound? I see all these second-, third-, and no-tier programs roll out competitive teams. When you watch them play, they play with a purpose. I think, too often, Tennessee just tries to recruit good athletes and hopes to teach them basketball skills (even before Cuonzo).

I just want to see some basketball players up in here.
 
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Cuonzo has been in and around basketball his entire life. He was one of the best SG when he played for Purdue, the man knows who can hoop and who can't. Cuonzo looks for guys who work hard ingame and on the practice court. There HAS to be a reason for recruiting these types of players, he didn't just have his head in his ass and decide to randomly recruit this guy. Everything gets thought out, we just don't see it yet until it finally fits togethers, and that's how sports works.
 
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iKrager said:
Cuonzo has been in and around basketball his entire life. He was one of the best SG when he played for Purdue, the man knows who can hoop and who can't. Cuonzo looks for guys who work hard ingame and on the practice court. There HAS to be a reason for recruiting these types of players, he didn't just have his head in his ass and decide to randomly recruit this guy. Everything gets thought out, we just don't see it yet until it finally fits togethers, and that's how sports works.
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Thank you for an intelligent post. They are few and far between on here.
 
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johnnybravo said:
I've got it figured out. He will only take a 5* or 3*. To date, he's never signed a 4* recruit.
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No, it's more like find 1 or 2 high caliber guys and surround them with low Div. 1, Div 2, or NAIA caliber players.

Even Austin Peay or Lipscomb wouldn't take a guy averaging 2 pts. and 2 rebs. per game.
 
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87Vol said:
No, it's more like find 1 or 2 high caliber guys and surround them with low Div. 1, Div 2, or NAIA caliber players.

Even Austin Peay or Lipscomb wouldn't take a guy averaging 2 pts. and 2 rebs. per game.
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1. What do you consider Richardson, Moore, Thompson and Davis?

2. Actually Ndiaye had offers from schools better than AP, and was drawing interest from other SEC schools.
 
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87Vol said:
No, it's more like find 1 or 2 high caliber guys and surround them with low Div. 1, Div 2, or NAIA caliber players.

Even Austin Peay or Lipscomb wouldn't take a guy averaging 2 pts. and 2 rebs. per game.
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This!

1 solid recruit must be offset by three guys who are just glad to be here.
 
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Iin the long run it's more about simply getting players that fit ccm's system and work hard. The guy knows basketball, let him do his job.
 
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LittleCat said:
Iin the long run it's more about simply getting players that fit ccm's system and work hard. The guy knows basketball, let him do his job.
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Exactly. The thing that confuses me is people were wanting to fire Martin after a loss his first year, and after his second year because he didn't give instantaneous results. But now, they're complaining about what the 2014-15 season will be like, and complaining about that. Make up your minds.
 
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whobethis16 said:
Exactly. The thing that confuses me is people were wanting to fire Martin after a loss his first year, and after his second year because he didn't give instantaneous results. But now, they're complaining about what the 2014-15 season will be like, and complaining about that. Make up your minds.
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I am more neutral towards him but I dont have alot of confidence in him right now.....The reason why people wanted him fired so quick is bc they werent happy with him being hired....He has to show he was the right choice which he has failed to do so far....My hope is that he will kick butt this season(which he should) which we will help his recruiting get better and he will grow into the coach that we need.
 
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LittleCat said:
Iin the long run it's more about simply getting players that fit ccm's system and work hard. The guy knows basketball, let him do his job.
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Whatever kitty cat fan.....you all would be throwing bricks through his office window if he had the same record and recruiting at Kentucky.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
1. What do you consider Richardson, Moore, Thompson and Davis?

2. Actually Ndiaye had offers from schools better than AP, and was drawing interest from other SEC schools.
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Who was he getting offered by? Was it real interest or did they just drop in to watch him play?
 
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The chances of this guy ever adding any value whatsoever to this basketball program are slim to none. Another prayer from a guy who is in way over his head. This year will be good, enjoy it. Because the roof is about to collapse on this program after that.
 
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volbeast33 said:
I am more neutral towards him but I dont have alot of confidence in him right now.....The reason why people wanted him fired so quick is bc they werent happy with him being hired....He has to show he was the right choice which he has failed to do so far....My hope is that he will kick butt this season(which he should) which we will help his recruiting get better and he will grow into the coach that we need.
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But the question is, who would have taken over that situation besides a guy like Cuonzo? If it wasn't him, it was going to be another mid major coach on his level. Nobody with the experience that this fanbase thinks it is entitled to would come here with that mess with the NCAA. He's done a fine job considering everything and deserves to at least finish his contract unless he goes 10-20 or so. If the AD decides at that point to not renew it, so be it, but he's done plenty to have that much.
 
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BOP said:
The chances of this guy ever adding any value whatsoever to this basketball program are slim to none. Another prayer from a guy who is in way over his head. This year will be good, enjoy it. Because the roof is about to collapse on this program after that.
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I'm afraid you are right.
 
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whobethis16 said:
But the question is, who would have taken over that situation besides a guy like Cuonzo? If it wasn't him, it was going to be another mid major coach on his level. Nobody with the experience that this fanbase thinks it is entitled to would come here with that mess with the NCAA. He's done a fine job considering everything and deserves to at least finish his contract unless he goes 10-20 or so. If the AD decides at that point to not renew it, so be it, but he's done plenty to have that much.
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What has he done? 2 embarrassing losses in the NIT?
 
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whobethis16 said:
But the question is, who would have taken over that situation besides a guy like Cuonzo? If it wasn't him, it was going to be another mid major coach on his level. Nobody with the experience that this fanbase thinks it is entitled to would come here with that mess with the NCAA. He's done a fine job considering everything and deserves to at least finish his contract unless he goes 10-20 or so. If the AD decides at that point to not renew it, so be it, but he's done plenty to have that much.
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We have no power to do anything to Zo......It doesnt matter who we may have been able to get....the facts are we hired a coach that has never made a tournament....Noone is going to be excited over that so alot of fans are going to gripe and complain until ZO proves something to them.

I honestly dont think the NCAA stuff was much of a threat though bc we didnt commit any major Violations besides the lie that was tied directly to the staff and not the University.
 
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