The Tarheels AND Bluedevils Lose Another Set of Recruits

Well, the UNC class has gone from unbelievable to downright average. (story here). The only shred of hope is that JR Smith does not plan to sign with an agent, so he could theoretically return. First Jameson Curry gets busted for dealing - and he's out. Now Smith declares for the draft. At least they are returning Felton, May and McCants. If any of those guys had left - ouch.

Also today came news that Shaun Livingston, the tall talented PG out of Illinois will also declare for the draft.

So with Deng leaving, Livingston leaving, JR Smith leaving, Jameson Curry ousted by his own doing, how tough is our ACC going to be? Certainly Duke will suffer but should manage to stay in the upper echelon. UNC might be alright with the returning players, but again - depth is an issue. Do you realize Duke may only end up with 8 players on 'ship?

On general recruiting news - Mike DeCoursey over at FoxSports.com calls out the NCAA for its recent changes - citing a quote from our own Paul Hewitt. He is becoming quite an outspoken leader - I like it.