What you say does seem true, but is Michigan a "destination"? Or Auburn, or any of the other non-traditional basketball schools who've been outstanding recently?
I got crapped on for expressing my displeasure over the DDV hire, but either I was justified or the goalposts have been moved. I recall being told "with OUR resources" we can return to the top levels of CBB quickly (because, you know, Michigan & Louisville). Well, that sure hasn't happened here.
I certainly believe CDD is a definite upgrade over Woodson in coaching ability - but that might just put him mid-B10. We saw foot dragging during the off season in assembling a staff and a truly mediocre use of the portal. HS recruiting seems non-existent and this season isn't going to provide a boost.
Fair or not, after the past 10 years it feels like a an annual rearrangemennt of lawnchairs on the Titanic.