I wish I was as optimistic as you Hawkscanner. I like everything Hop represents, but I'm worried we may dig such a big hole that he may not be able to dig out. This year is going to be a struggle. 2018 will be when Hop can start the foundation of the program. It may not be until 3-4 years from now until the team gets back to being decent. As great as a coach can be, he needs the right players. As of now, we barely even have five guys to put on the court. Last I heard, Nowell and Davis are going to ask for their release, but UW will still be one of the favorites to land them. If I had to guess, I'd say one leaves and one stays.
Dollar has been added to the staff. I really like Dollar, but makes me think Hop is striking out on his choices for assistant. A bit weird that he is getting zero pull from guys he wants. Hop really wanted Jason Hart, but USC gave him a raise to keep him. There were a few other rumors on assistants he wanted, but looks like he was unable to bring them in. So he is basically using "Romar" guys in Conroy and Dollar. Looking at it now, makes me think we should have kept Romar, this great class, and added Dollar and possibly Bone. I understand change was needed, but it looks like we may have to take 10 steps back before we can even take a step forward.