Disagree that's true on promoting from within. Thad Matta, Skip Prosser, Pete Gillen and VCU say otherwise. As to Creighton, look at their record 2000 till when they joined the Big East. There's no way an objective observer could say we have equal resumes.
What decisions a program takes to acquire talent in recruiting are independent of coaching continuity or longevity. Any mid major program in the country could try this model
St. Mary's is a good point on the Aussies. Gonzaga has had a lot of success recruiting internationally too over the years.
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Gregory got hired he said he didn't want transfers or JUCOs. He wanted to build a program the traditional way with 4 year guys. Not gonna work here