As far as the prospects go, I like Darien Williams better than Tariq Owens. Owens is just an athlete, he's incredibly raw, and needs to put on some weight bad. And he won't be eligible next season.
Owens, although signed by Mullin, is the typical Lavin commitment in that he's a run-jump athlete with questionable skills who won't contribute immediately.
Where as Williams is more fitting of the criteria of which Mullin has said he's looking for. Skilled, fundamental, size, and can play right away.
I think Mullin is built for success in the college landscape more than what he showed in the NBA as an exec. Recruiting will be his ace card as he has the resume to really impress these local kids (NBA All-Star, original Dream Team member, All-Time scoring leader at St. John's, from Brooklyn and he's white but has street cred and swagg - guy can walk into the Rucker or IS-8 AAU games and the hood will love him).
At first I wanted Dan Hurley cuz of the x's and o's but now I realize the name of the game in college is the ability to recruit. Mullin will dominate the NYC/NJ landscape in that area now. And if he lands all the major tri-state talent, the lack of x's and o's won't hurt him as much. Cuz you win with talent and teamwork.
