I know folks are "concerned" but the reality is our recruits coming in were not high 4 or 5 * star guys. Who knows, whoever we bring in might bring a kid or two as well.
I think you're underestimating Noland, who's a four-star that's been rising in the standings -- if he does go elsewhere, I think we may view him as a big loss down the road. Top 100 guys don't grow on trees and a new coach at OU isn't likely to be snagging them easily and often early in his tenure.
Cortes is a three-star, but was named Oklahoma Player of the Year by one organization and may well surprise the doubters. If so, I hope he does so at OU.