Why did all the players leave? When Lebo walked in the door, Marco Killingsworth, Lewis Monroe and Dewayne Curtis walked out. I think we had 6'8" Brandon Robinson who didn't make his grades if I recall correctly. The following year, Tony Douglas bolts for FSU. There have certainly been others. My questions are first, why did everyone pack their bags? Second, had we not had mass exodus and these guys played...where would we be? I don't think anyone could deny we'd be a regular participant at the Big Dance. And where would we be recruiting-wise had these folks stayed?
I've heard all that shit about Douglas' dad and Curtis wanted to follow a coach etc. Bottom line, Lebo walked in, they walked out. Indiana didn't seem to have a problem with Marco when he hung about 30+ on Duke. Ole Miss has been more than happy with 6'9" Curtis and FSU doesn't seem to care what Douglas' dad thinks.