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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Western Michigan (2013).
2013 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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The 2013 recruiting class for Western Michigan demonstrated notable development in certain players, particularly those who were originally unranked or low-ranked. The presence of multiple players who became college starters indicates that the coaching staff effectively developed talent, even from lower-rated recruits. This class had no blue chip prospects, which aligns with their original class ranking of 117; however, the S2S rerank to 87 suggests that the overall talent evaluation improved as players progressed.
Corey Davis and Darius Phillips stand out as significant hits in this class, both achieving outcomes that surpassed typical expectations for players in their respective recruiting positions. Conversely, several highly ranked recruits, such as Khairi Bailey and Cameron Thomas, did not meet the anticipated outcomes, indicating a disparity in the development of top-tier versus lower-tier talent within this class.
Overall, the 2013 recruiting class for Western Michigan met expectations regarding player development. The S2S rerank improved due to the emergence of key contributors and starters, particularly from lower-ranked recruits. Notably, while there were several misses among higher-ranked prospects, the success of unranked players like Corey Davis and Darius Phillips helped mitigate negative outcomes, ultimately reflecting positively on the program's development capabilities.
In conclusion, this class highlights the importance of effective player development, showcasing that even without blue chip recruits, strong coaching can yield significant success.