Hoosier beat down

[tower912]

Yes, it is possible to build a good team through the portal.   Yes, it is possible to build a good team by augmenting quality recruits with portal additions.  Buzz did similar at MU.  No argument from me and I am actually neutral on the portal. 

Using the portal is no more a guarantee of success than any other choice.   Since everyone is doing it and there are the exact same number of winners and losers as there were pre-portal. 

It is now an extension of recruiting.

[Shooter McGavin]

It's simply a matter of identifying talent and fit whether it's through the portal, recruiting freshmen and development or a combination of the two.  Coaches who do the best at any of the above will be successful.  Coaches who do it consistently well will be consistently successful.  Coaches who do it poorly will not do well.