In Reply to: Mara speaks posted by DCfan on April 20, 2025 at 04:27:46
He's not as direct as you say, but I agree that's what he politely hints at.
I think it's a shame Cronin wasn't able to get him to average 25+ minutes a game. I like Cronin, but it's a clear black mark on his UCLA resume in my book. A more creative coach could have designed a highly effective offense with Mara as the focal point. His passing is incredible. And defensively his size alone was enough to make him a net positive. Wouldn't be surprised to see him drop a few triple doubles next year for Michigan.
My sense is Cronin wasn't able to leverage him successfully because he wants to build a team like Kelvin Sampson. Athletic, mobile, switch 1-5. But if that's the case, why doesn't he recruit for that?