Originally Posted by
HogDawg
I can't believe you would ask something so silly. You announce the new signees ASAP to 1) get your fan base excited, including those who will hopefully give to the program and buy season tickets, 2) hopefully recruit other good players who catch the fever (who may want to join your program after seeing you sign good recruits), 3) keep the other colleges away, 4) receive much improved media attention.
College basketball is all about excitement. Excitement is contagious. And this Lady Techster program needs a serious injection of excitement. Sorry, but I see no advantages of signing a top recruit in May, and sitting on the announcement until September.