Tulsa's development narrative is overblown. Their last draft pick was in 2022, and their overall talent acquisition is a major issue. The Big 12 is a different beast, and their 3-star development can't compensate for a roster lacking blue-chip talent. Look at their average recruiting class ranking, consistently near the bottom of the conference. That gap in raw talent shows up on the field in their conference win-loss record. Their staff is decent, but calling their development rate "elite" is a massive stretch compared to actual developmental powerhouses.