I think the reason why this new college landscape has helped us is primarily because Mooney has always done well with players who fit the system he is trying to implement. Before, we would need to hope that a high school recruit develops and becomes a KA, K0, Gilly type player and if not, it used to be a player would have to sit out a year before playing as a transfer. However, now that is no longer the case. We can scout players who have shown their ability at the collegiate level and have a better sense of how they will fit our system and what they can contribute. We can hone in on the players we want and they can make an instant impact, playing immediately. King is the perfect example. Ideally we would have someone like King for 3-4 years rather than 1, but finding players who have adjusted to college basketball in terms of speed, size, athleticism and shown their ability is very helpful. Add the fact that we have a very solid NIL, we become a more appealing option for recruits. The more we win individual and team awards and garner national attention, the easier it also becomes in recruiting someone as well.
