Originally Posted by ruechalgrin
I think AG is forgetting this year largely and developing Crutcher for the next 3 years.
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This. I think it is hard for fans to accept "playing for the future," so a coach or program would never admit it, but it is clearly AG's strategy.
Next year he'll have Crutch/J. Davis/Kostas/Matej as sophomores. Cunningham, X, Crosby as seniors and a junior Ryan Mikesell/Trey Landers. Possibly a Junior Sam Miller (or new recruit/grad transfer/transfer) and for sure an absolute stud in Cohill. Plus you get Toppin eligible who IMO is more ready to play right away than Pierce.
Next year is the year you make a run. This year you instill the system and try to develop younger players as much as possible.