I'd say that our 2018 squad will most likely have more technical ability then other squad we've had. We have more youngsters in top foreign academies then ever before. As for if they mature enough by then, and are ready for such a big stage? Only time will tell. But this next generation is highly skilled, compared to what has come before them. Guys like Gil, Brooks, Agudelo, Kitchen, Renken, Gyau, Lletget, Pelosi, Boyd and Bijev, among others, imo, are laying the groundwork for our most talented generation ever. I don't think one of these guys is 20 yet. Only time will tell who will rise, who will fall, and who'll be ready impact the full team in 3-4 years.
Only time will tell...... It'll be exciting though. For a couple years now I've personally looked forward to 2018 more then 2014. Of course I'm excited about 2014, but 2018 is when I think the next generation, our most talented ever, will really start to take command of the full NT team.