I liked Pastner, but his misstep to move from Princeton, move to faster style ALL year, not just at the end, and lack of NIL program support sunk him. I do very much like the direction of CDS - if this off-season is an indication, creating transfer excitement, and a sustainable NBA style of play - he will keep recruits and fans engaged.
Calipari has 27 current players in the NBA, and still only has one more NCAA title than Damon Stoudamire. Let’s give CDS plenty of runway to help this thing takeoff. If he continues to assemble a smart roster - like he did in no time - he’ll be competitive - I have no doubt.