Seems the 5 for 5 is inevitable and upon us so wanted to open a discussion on how recruiting and roster building will look like.
Here are my thoughts and questions, curious to know yours.
1. Unless you are neck deep recruiting ultra elite 5 star talent, HS recruiting classes will for most teams max at 3 freshman, with the average landing between one and two.
2. Will players entering their third season be the most coveted where a team has the opportunity to get their three best seasons ahead of them?
3. Will teams that are somewhat balanced across five classes be at a decided disadvantage against a team that loaded up the bulk of their roster on well seasoned 23 year olds that have produced?
4. Putting player money aside, it feels like this move would add parity across CBB overall.
5. Can a championship level window open for IU in '28 and '29, given the current roster buildings youth, if things fall right?
Who knows? If the portal is still like it is, your points are valid and probable.
im hoping they reinstate the o e time transfer rule along with this 5 for 5
2. Will players entering their third season be the most coveted where a team has the opportunity to get their three best seasons ahead of them?
Probably, however, the NBA is still an option. This change will probably come with a one-time transfer rule too.
3. Will teams that are somewhat balanced across five classes be at a decided disadvantage against a team that loaded up the bulk of their roster on well seasoned 23 year olds that have produced?
If you're 23 and still playing CBB you probably aren't an elite talent. Good sure, but the elite talent will probably go pro. Some freshmen are better than upperclassmen. It'll all be about how you develop.
4. Putting player money aside, it feels like this move would add parity across CBB overall?
Taking out one of the big factors is tough to do, but it may help distribute HS talent more.
5. Can a championship level window open for IU in '28 and '29, given the current roster buildings youth, if things fall right?
In the NIL Era, anything can happen.