That's a short-sighted strategy for building a sustainable program. UConn's recent success came from developing high school croots and strategic portal adds, not relying on JUCO pipelines. The Huskies' 2024 class had a higher average rating than several P4 programs, showing they can recruit. JUCO players often lack the development runway needed to compete at this level consistently. Focusing on Kansas and California JUCOs ignores the fertile recruiting grounds in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic where UConn has made real inroads. Building through high school talent is how you create long-term roster cohesion and depth.