Just over a week ago, Arizona women’s basketball head coach Adia Barnes sat in front of the media and talked about recruiting. She was asked about the impact of the Wildcats’ run to the Final Four on her ability to get top players. She admitted that it hadn’t materialized as much as she had hoped.
“I’m not seeing the dividends like I thought,” Barnes said. “I really thought it would lead to some other big signings, but when I talked to my friends who have won championships, they really saw it the following year. So I’m waiting for that.