I think Martin has a chance to be pretty darn successful here. Just as myself and IP discussed in another thread, he is one good recruiting class away from earning my full respect as our coach.
Yeah, stokes was a catch but I really haven't analyzed his recruiting that hard. Strictly speaking in terms of style, discipline, and the way he represents the program, is why I like him. BP brought national attention through some big wins, and achieved a level of success, but I feel like it was almost to its peak. Defense had too many deficiencies, half court O was never going to grind it out in close games. Martins style sometimes makes me feel like I am watching a Big East team in the SEC (or at least a style that has the potential). Just a toughness that I sense, that if he has the players watch out. I could be off base with that assumption.
If they can keep playing that tough style I think it'll start to be a psychological edge too. Opponents are gonna be thinking about and dreading how hard they're gonna have to work to get anything before the ref even throws the ball up.