Really solid start to the 2021 class from CCC, especially after the recent struggles. Brooks Barnhizer gets a year to learn from Miller Kopp before filling his role. Julian Roper is the type of guard NU has been sorely lacking and is actively trying to win over PBJ. Love to see it.
Looking ahead, what I find somewhat interesting it is doesn't seem like NU is even trying to recruit a Big in this class. Obligatory offers to Caleb Furst and Bryce Hopkins aside, it looks like CCC and the staff are satisfied rolling with Ryan Young, Matthew Nicholson, and, to some extent, Pete Nance, as their guys going forward. No additional offers out with Jared Jones entering the transfer portal, either.
I don't mind the strategy -- NU needs dynamic and consistent guard play more than anything else, IMO -- but it's still a notable departure from previous classes.
Looking ahead, what I find somewhat interesting it is doesn't seem like NU is even trying to recruit a Big in this class. Obligatory offers to Caleb Furst and Bryce Hopkins aside, it looks like CCC and the staff are satisfied rolling with Ryan Young, Matthew Nicholson, and, to some extent, Pete Nance, as their guys going forward. No additional offers out with Jared Jones entering the transfer portal, either.
I don't mind the strategy -- NU needs dynamic and consistent guard play more than anything else, IMO -- but it's still a notable departure from previous classes.