It was always going to be tough to get a superstar like Iriafen or Beers to South Bend with the current roster, although King was the star at Pitt (unfortunately not saying much). Players like King, Karlen from Marquette, Weimar, etc. are probably more what we're after.

We have 4 excellent players returning and one true freshman. It should be difficult for us to attract guards like King or small forwards line Karlen because they will be stuck behind all American caliber players.

But Beers or Iriafen would be day 1 starters at the post and would be the final piece to a team that is poised for a title run. We may not land them, but they certainly won't be scared off by our roster. If anything they would be more likely to come here for a legitimate shot at a championship.

It's a delicate balancing act when bringing in highly rated freshman. Retention is becoming just as important as recruiting.

Goes from searching to recruiting, feedback and retention.

I think ND should take advantage of expanded rules to hire a personnel staffer whose job it is to track ND's recruits, current players and even alums.

Orlando is MCO. It was a connecting flight, apparently.