I'm a little skeptical for two reasons. First, these numbers are self-reported by coaches and I could see coaches exaggerating as part of an excuse or bemoaning. Second, our NIL seemed so disorganized last yr that I have trouble believing we're even able to specify an exact amount. When they talk about RJ's NIL wasn't some of that done outside of the unc club/org, like independently tween his agent and some legit sponsor? I understand a huge chunk of predictable or stable money changes with Revenue Sharing, but still.
And are the ones leaving doing it for more money or for something else? If we're able to match the money then they wouldn't have had to replace so many unless they're leaving for other reasons. That's what bothers me.
In isolation, I would agree, but most players are leaving everywhere. Find me a school, even one that has been successful in the portal era, who hasn’t dealt with as much turnover, if not more, than we have. This year is even worse. Everyone is leaving, everywhere. 2300+ players have hit the portal this year alone.
Yes. Every player is a free agent so you have to sign 15 players. Since there is some history and past recruiting a team may keep a few more holdovers than they sign from the portal but they also may not.
Totally vague. No timeline other than "early 2025". We're already in the 2nd quarter of 2025. Is the NCAA toothless? Or do they still hold sway?Report: NCAA Considering 5-Year Eligibility Rule for All Student-Athletes
Per a report from Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today, the NCAA is considering a rule change that would grant all student-athletes five years of eligibility.www.si.com
Yep. And in the midst of all this, IMO it’s pure folly to think that a coaching change would amount to anything more than a rash act of frustration and wishful thinking in this environment. And it would come at the cost of sacrificing not only the learning curve in process for HD (continuing that of Roy before him), but also would likely sever, once and for all, all ties to Carolina tradition and family that won us all over in the first place.
Spend the money, absolutely. I’m only saying that we can’t judge the makeup of the team yet. There are still possible avenues to explore.
I think players leave for any number of reasons, although the biggest determinants of where people play are money and playing time/showcasing them for the next level. But if you can get the money part reasonably competitive for a player and you are offering them a good role on the team, then you can use other things to attract them such as tradition, a chance to play on a team capable of winning games/titles, etc to keep/pull them in(to) your program.
Yeah, I just dont think the money or lack of it is the problem with UNC now.
Yeah not sure why this is getting so much pushback lol. We get it, there’s no salary cap or above the board accounting to pin down the exact numbers being spent on players like you get with professional sports, but people that are the most in the know about this stuff (IC staff) are saying that the money situation is better and shouldn’t/won’t be an excuse for another bad season, and that’s being corroborated by one of the most reputable media members in the sport.
Word is neither Drake or Lubin will be back.
In think it’s because fans think UNC should get every player they offer.
These words have not being overly reliable but this isn’t a stretch.