John Groce Q&A
October 8, 2012 8:31 AM
Illinois (the program) obviously has a regional name but also a national name. But we'd be foolish not to take care of that six-hour radius near your campus. That's pretty important. I think we've done a good job of mixing both. But at the end of the day, it's about filling spots on your roster with guys that fit your school, fit your style of play, fit our coaching staff. That's what we're looking for -- the right fits.
It's like my dad used to say: "One man's junk might be another man's treasure." It all depends on how a person looks at a prospect or a player. We're looking for specific things. In a perfect world, my wife would prefer if those players were closer, so I could get home easier. But that's not always the case. We know what kind of player we want, and if we have to go (outside the region) to get him, that's what we'll do. I think it's more about finding the right fit for how we play. Fortunately, Illinois not only has a regional name, but it's a nationally recognized program.
Klee
It's like my dad used to say: "One man's junk might be another man's treasure." It all depends on how a person looks at a prospect or a player. We're looking for specific things. In a perfect world, my wife would prefer if those players were closer, so I could get home easier. But that's not always the case. We know what kind of player we want, and if we have to go (outside the region) to get him, that's what we'll do. I think it's more about finding the right fit for how we play. Fortunately, Illinois not only has a regional name, but it's a nationally recognized program.
Klee
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