That’s funny, unless you were being serious, can’t read sarcasm most times. I can see EM beating out the cheaters in the current climate, nobody’s really had the book thrown at them yet, but there is doubt about what the end of this looks like.
I have a good gut feeling on Khadim Sy. Again, it’s gut, but the fit is just perfect. Sy is a modern big, who can face-up, spread the floor and rebound. These characteristics are a 100% fit with how Muss utilizes bigs. Typically, foreign players that come over to the US are looking for A fast track to get them to professional basketball. Muss obviously is at an advantage there. Lastly, Sy can step right in alongside some really good pieces that can benefit his game and production. There may be some better relationships that we have to overcome, but it just feels like a good situation to me.
The one issue I have with offering and getting both Vanover and Sy is Jaylin Williams. Sy would be here for one year, and Vanover at least two (of Williams four). That may affect Williams decision. I think Williams is the better long term than Vanover, and playing one year with Sy may be good for him, but will we be able to accept his commitment if we already have the other two?
Who are those better relationships? My personal observation is that most kids choose schools based on relationships. The reason a relationship developed is because the kid made an assumption that the system of that coach fits him and he will get enough PT.