bradley
PhD Student
Posts: 1842
Age: 74
Reg: 01-15-16
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04-22-20 08:35 AM - Post#306436
In response to Quakers03
IL men's programs have take some pretty big body blows over the past 12 months or so due to injuries and transfers. There has been a fair amount of discussion over the past several years as to how the league was on an upward projectile. Based on next year's rosters, the league may take another step backwards from two years ago. Although there were hopes for some that the introduction of IvyMadness would stimulate the recruiting of top flight players, one can only wonder what impact if any has actually occurred.
I remember that someone shared with me the challenges of recruiting in the IL basketball programs, both men and women based on academic requirements. This former coach, who may have exaggerated a bit , said that it was like 3 out of 50 possible recruits could meet the academic requirements.
The league has a lot of challenges to get back on track. The administrators should take a hard look to see what rules need to be revised or decide to be satisfied as being an ok mid-major program.
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