Umm, that was what, 6 years ago? And Doug wasn't stuck at the 5. So
back atcha. We had at least 2 and often 3 kids over 6'7" on the floor together back then. Yes, we moved Doug in and out of the post on offense, because he had great post moves. Perhaps you recall guys named Echenique, Artino, Groselle and Hanson, who were regularly on the floor as the 5 during Doug's career. But, that was then, this is now. Unless coach gets up the gumption to work Bishop into the lineup along with Epperson or Jones, this will be the 3rd season in a row with one guy above 6'5" regularly on the floor. And guess what it makes that one guy? That's right, the 5. Until Mac goes away from his four guard offense, no 6'8", 6'9" kid who fancies himself a forward and not a 5 is going to come here - or certainly not a top 100 kid with lots of options. And any premise that someone who isn't happy with what is going on with the program isn't a fan is just weak sauce.
Until Mac shows he will put more than one guy bigger than 6'5" on the floor at a time (and that guy has to play and guard the post), it is going to be difficult to get anyone of size who isn't looking to be a post to come here. It wouldn't completely shock me to see Bishop leave after this year if he doesn't see the floor outside of sharing time in the post. But, keep the lines of communication open. Stanford has not been good basketball wise since their NIT championship 5 years ago. 63-64 over that time, and Haase is 48-49 in his three seasons. Another season like his first three and Haase may be out. Of course, Murrell may not care so much about that. But in a couple of years and little maturing, he may realize Stanford isn't the end all be all, and he may rather come home to play in front of his parents and friends. If Mac starts playing with a true 4 again, perhaps he'd be more interested.
