Bliss has relied on transfers and junior-college players as a quick fix.

Bliss is hardly the only coach who has used junior-college players, often called jucos, and transfers.

He scored 27.3 points a game, third nationally for junior-college players, and was recruited by big-time programs, including Kentucky.

Three junior-college players started in the team's opener this season.

He did not know how one of the highest-rated junior-college players in the nation would respond to the idea.

For instance, if you are a junior-college player who graduates from a four-year university, you do not count.

Marion was named national junior-college player of the year in his second season at Vincennes.

Morriss said he did not plan to stock his roster with junior-college players.

"We're going to be very careful about the number of junior-college players that we recruit," Morriss said.

He is the best junior-college player in America.