Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't Uconn used the portal pretty successfully?IU is buying a stacked roster. Pretty crazy to think about how much they are allegedly spending. You can't blame kids for wanting a piece of that.
On paper they will be picked to win the B1G and be pre season top 10.
Now, what Woodson does with that talent is another story. I do think adding Rice and another high profile guard will help their roster construction. Chemistry and managing/motivating 7 kids that were just handed 500,000 -1000000 million dollars will be the challenge.
I still prefer the way Painter is doing it as a fan. I like watching the same guys develop over several years. Will be interesting to watch the contrasting philosophies of building from within vs buying free agents over the next 2-3 years.
I'm not a fan of college free agency either, but I don't blame the kids. Get as much $ as fast as you can. I'd do the same thing.
I wish Painter would embrace it a little more and realize he can quickly fill roster holes.