The only thing that concerns me at all with recruiting these days is the lack of closing on any players over 6'9". Reminds me of the 63 Hoosier team when the VanArsdales were the big guys for them at 6'5". They went with 6'4" Bolyard and McGlocklin and 6'2" Jimmy Rayl for the starters. They were smart, tough, and could get hot from time to time, but they were doomed for middle of the pack. One of the best memories of my life was sitting at half court with my elbows on the floor and watching them beat OSU and their AA Gary Bradds, a Hoosier victory that gave the Illini the Big Ten title that year when Downey and crew won in the real Assembly Hall on the same day in won of the first games played there.
I am hoping, without any anxiety, that BU and OO have something up their sleeves that will surprise us with an elite big that will fit nicely in to complete the puzzle for the 27-28 season. A Euro, portal tranfer, or high schooler? It is hard to imagine that such a player would pass up an opportunity to be spotlighted alongside such an elite and deep group of young, skilled, and unselfish players who just want to win.
