Word is Fran may not get any players for 2010 and hold out for 2011 since there is only six days left for recruiting. Fran only had 7 (6 scholarship) his first year at Siena and this roster is better off than his Siena one was so he may realize this and work with it.
Big difference between the MAAC and the Big Ten. Also, he pulled Kenny Hasbrouk late in his first year.
If he really plans to go into next year with his current roster, if I were Cole and Gatens, I would seriously think about transferring. Cole would have to go down to D2, but he could dominate in that league and, probably, pick any team he wished.
Another option for Gatens would be to get "injured" and take a RS year. Either way, I don't see either of these guys being able to get up to go through another disastrous year.
I know a lot of you will throw out the "free" education argument, but these guys are competitors and I just don't see either of them being able to stomach another year like this last one, particularly Cole, considering it is his last year.
Now, all this being said, I think there is NO WAY FM goes into next season with this roster. He will go out and find a surprisingly strong combo Forward/Guard pair.
MARK MY WORDS!