That's a nice sentiment for a program that isn't trying to win now. The portal is non-negotiable in the Big 12. Look at Kansas State and Oklahoma State, they consistently hit the portal hard and compete for titles. Player development is crucial, but ignoring the portal leaves you with roster holes you can't fill with high school kids alone. BYU's 2023 defense had a 45% success rate, ranking 90th nationally. You don't fix that just with development. You need immediate impact players, and that comes from the portal.