In today’s recruiting environment, roster shaping can go well into the calendar.
I spoke to coaches last month, who told me they had closed out their 2025 class and were already recruiting the 2026 class. Some coaches told me they were still rounding 2024, and that would impact what they would ultimately do in 2025.
The calendar has turned school-specific for many reasons, including decommits, players in the portal, NIL, and reclassing in both directions.
For Ed Cooley, a big question needs to be answered. Is this team big enough in the lane?
