also tells me that the gap between what we offered (or could pay) Gurdak was big, given the deep ties with Coach Young. He was definitely a want, I’m sure. Number 4 on our list. Schutt was on my list, possibly number 5 but likely number 6 on the coaches list. I would love to have kept him but he probably wanted market value and we likely wanted to pay him at a level he had performed at. It is easy to say let’s get lower level stars that we can afford when the blue bloods can offer them more money to be 7-10 on their roster. We can obviously offer them big playing time, and even a chance to start. Lastly, no matter what our budget is I see this as a transition and return to fundamental basketball. We likely won’t pay for shiny objects this year. Kids who jump higher than anyone has ever seen and kids who can make stunning no look passes. We can just get some kids who can dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense. It’s going to be tough but all is not lost.