You already know their names and you'll be hearing them for years to come. Dillard, Booker, and Roundtree. The greatest recruiting class in SIU history.
"This is our era" said Lowery, "We're trying to create the best era ever, we're getting kids that want to go to the Final Four".
Lowery's recruiting was top notch but apparently UPS's delivery of Anthony Booker's LOI was not. UPS temporarily lost Booker's LOI yesterday causing some concern for the folks at Lingle Hall.
Booker, who was once considered to be a tag-along to Torres Roundtree, shot up the recruiting ranks this off season and was urged to decommit by one big name coach. Relief came today when the LOI finally arrived in Carbondale.
A former point guard himself, Lowery seemed the most excited when he spoke about Kevin Dillard. "He has a lot of flash, he can do all the 'And1' stuff," Lowery said with a smile, quickly adding that it could get Dillard in trouble if he tries to do it on the court. With the freshman Dillard and the senior Bryan Mullins at the point guard spot next year the Salukis could have one of the top PG combos in the country.
So what can Lowery do for an encore? Saluki Way will only help in the recruiting process. Lowery mentioned a players lounge, a better locker room, and an improved film room as Saluki Way features that will help in landing future recruits. Oh yeah, and winning doesn't hurt either. The Salukis figure to do plenty of that this season.
