Conventional wisdom would say that it shouldn't take him long considering Duke's demonstrated ability to draw top high school talent. However, the lead recruiter for those blockbuster classes was one Quinn Snyder, who is now the headman at Missouri. We will see what the future brings. Duke won't be a doormat next season, but keep in mind that when you stumble from the pinnacle, you don't have to fall all the way to the bottom for it to hurt. The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed.
Nothing beside remains.
The Terps boasted a team with seemingly the perfect blend of talent, experience, size, athleticism, and depth. Highly touted juco transfer Steve Francis joined assist maker Terrell Stokes in the backcourt. On the front line was lightning quick Laron Profit, budding star Terence Morris, and powerful post man Obinna Ekezie. The bench was young, but solid. Sharpshooter Juan Dixon and highly regarded freshman Danny Miller would provide perimeter support while bulky insider Lonnie Baxter would join Mardesich as paint warriors off the bench.