I can understand people's frustration with the revolving door of players- but IMO the loss of Colvin might be a good thing. Remember this is the same kid who was suspended after the Duke game. Sure Colvin is a talented player, but even after his return from the suspension, he still seemed like a player who sulked when things didn't go his way. Can Colvin be a solid Big 12 player if he matures? Sure but I'm not sure that was a given.
I understand peoples desire to get rid of McDermott, but given the fact it's mid April- Is it better for ISU long term prospects to have McDermott back for next season? Say GMac gets canned- Does anyone think that Phillips, Ejim, Railey or any of the spring prospects currently being recruited with end up at ISU?
I look at the 2010 Roster if GMAC is canned. At this late date, I doubt a new staff could sign anybody decent this spring to add to next falls roster
PG- Garrett & Palo
SG- Christopherson, Boozer
SF- Oliver
PF- Vanderbeken, Dorr
C - Dendy
That would mean the 2011 would have 2 returning scholarship players (Christopherson & Oliver) and we would have a recruiting class of 11 players!
If GMAC stays and can keep current recruits on board & add a couple JUCO players this spring our 2010 roster would look like:
PG- Garrett, Phillips & Palo
SG- Christopherson, Boozer, JUCO/Prep
SF- Oliver & Ejim
PF- JUCO, Vanderbeken & Dorr
C - Dendy, Railey
Even if GMAC would get canned after next season- we would have Phillips, Christoperson, JUCO/Prep guard, Oliver, Ejim, JUCO PF back in 2011.
Either scenario is pretty scary- but it might be better if we can somehow make lemonade out of this spring's departures (ie. The players we add to next seasons roster: Phillips, Ejim, Oliver, Railey, JUCO SG, JUCO PF, JUCO/Prep Sch ANY POS are better than our defections: Colvin, Hamilton & Buckley.)