Difference between 2022 and 2023 recruiting classes

1. Coaches were taking 2022 players sight unseen- there was no opportunity to personally evaluate prospects at summer tournaments and there were no prospect camps. Unlike last year, the 2023 players experienced a “regular” recruiting process.

2. Last year’s transfer portal wasn’t as stocked with college players looking for new landing spots compared to this year.

3. For the 2021-2022 season, a lot of college teams seem to have even more 5th year players on their rosters compared to last year

Was it me or did it seem like coaches were rushing to sign 2022 players, most they had never seen in person, before their competitors could get there first?

Maybe it’s a combination of things responsible for the slower rate of offers this year?
1. Fewer team roster spots available compared to last year
2. More and better choices available in the transfer portal
2. Buyer’s remorse from last year. Rushing to take players wasn’t a smart strategy. Better to take their time with their decisions this year.