Based on “relationships with head coaches” and who he thinks will play him more. Will make someone a nice transfer in a couple years, the marriage being less fun than the honeymoon. I suppose this is a typical attitude nowadays, but can you imagine being an upperclassman and having a freshman come in expecting to start right away?
Brad Brownell had been at Clemson for 10 years, and has a losing conference record. He might have an overall losing record if he did not schedule enough OOC creampuffs every year to start the season. I guess playing in the ACC is a powerful draw, even if you are not ever relevant.
I might hate the ACC but you go to an ACC school and even a losing one get to play some absolutely legendary programs in some of college basketballs most recognized buildings and a ton of TV coverage. It sucks but if the ACC comes calling it’s hard to say no.
Didn’t read anything about Taylor expecting to start as a freshman and he acknowledges upperclassman John Newman’s role in the SG position. The latter appeared in every game as a frosh, making one start. As a sophomore, Newman was the only Tiger to start every game last year. Seems like the two have a pretty good relationship.