hold up, you're seriously using the "portal rental" argument as a negative? that's how you win now. indiana's staff identified needs and filled them with proven players, that's smart team building. meanwhile, you're bragging about a high school class ranking that won't impact the field for two or three years. the portal is development, just accelerated. those guys they brought in have already been through college systems and are ready to contribute day one. and you think those relationships just disappear? if they win, those transfers will want to stay, and more will follow. a foundation built on four-year players sounds great until you get hit by injuries or underperformance and have no immediate answers. indiana's model is the modern blueprint, and their ring proves it works. your future class looks nice on paper, but their present roster is built to win right now, agin.