This offer and commitment makes all kinds of sense...
Posted on: April 15, 2018 at 08:06:36 CT
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...for CM and Mizzou. 1) Take a Mr. Basketball-level talent that elite programs wanted, 2) give him the year off to develop his body, his shot and his defensive footing, 3) better coach discipline and responsibility on both ends. This season was clearly a shock to Smith and he'll take time to develop as a result...the confidence will return in a new environment.
This is also a nod to the east-side region in which CM is trying to gain the high ground, and an assurance to players that he can be trusted. "You turned us down the first time around, eh? Well, I still want you." And if this also helps with Liddell, that's the icing on the cake.
I see no downside to this.