SJU Offseason Thread (portal and recruiting discussions)

Anyone on here know how CRP and his team go about analyzing and approaching portal candidates? Based on what I have read, the coaching staff reach out to the agents of the targeted kids to make the “pitch”, maybe even before they enter the portal? So, I assume much time is spent pouring over game videos of every kid on the list, with the amount of time spent on each kid in somewhat proportion to where each target is ranked on the coaching staff’s list of desired players. I imagine that CRP’s staff have a fairly clear idea of the available pool of PGs (eg, agents hear from coaches, and vice versa, regarding potential transfer opportunities), including kids who have not hit the portal yet, but may be enticed to do so with the right pitch. We only see what gets reported, ie, when a kid hits the portal. Curious to hear anyone who has direct knowledge of how the portal decision process actually works.
 
DanFF6 said:
Anyone on here know how CRP and his team go about analyzing and approaching portal candidates? Based on what I have read, the coaching staff reach out to the agents of the targeted kids to make the “pitch”, maybe even before they enter the portal? So, I assume much time is spent pouring over game videos of every kid on the list, with the amount of time spent on each kid in somewhat proportion to where each target is ranked on the coaching staff’s list of desired players. I imagine that CRP’s staff have a fairly clear idea of the available pool of PGs (eg, agents hear from coaches, and vice versa, regarding potential transfer opportunities), including kids who have not hit the portal yet, but may be enticed to do so with the right pitch. We only see what gets reported, ie, when a kid hits the portal. Curious to hear anyone who has direct knowledge of how the portal decision process actually works.
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Some things are better left unknown much like how they make sausage.
 
DanFF6 said:
Anyone on here know how CRP and his team go about analyzing and approaching portal candidates? Based on what I have read, the coaching staff reach out to the agents of the targeted kids to make the “pitch”, maybe even before they enter the portal? So, I assume much time is spent pouring over game videos of every kid on the list, with the amount of time spent on each kid in somewhat proportion to where each target is ranked on the coaching staff’s list of desired players. I imagine that CRP’s staff have a fairly clear idea of the available pool of PGs (eg, agents hear from coaches, and vice versa, regarding potential transfer opportunities), including kids who have not hit the portal yet, but may be enticed to do so with the right pitch. We only see what gets reported, ie, when a kid hits the portal. Curious to hear anyone who has direct knowledge of how the portal decision process actually works.
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Assuming they do some of this and if they do, shouldn’t they already have identified someone they wanted in the past month versus sitting here with 3 days left til the portal closes with no commitment? Many good options have come and gone with not a public sniff from us. We have no choice but to let it play out and we will know soon enough.
 
Chriscin33 said:
Assuming they do some of this and if they do, shouldn’t they already have identified someone they wanted in the past month versus sitting here with 3 days left til the portal closes with no commitment? Many good options have come and gone with not a public sniff from us. We have no choice but to let it play out and we will know soon enough.
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Maybe CRP is bringing in a few Euro players? And maybe even Jimmy Chitwood. CRP wants to win. He has a plan and doesn’t panic. But, as Yogi so profoundly said: it’s getting late early.
 
Note: Rankings as of April 18.

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1. RJ Luis Jr., 6-7, SF, Jr., St. John's

The Big East Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, Luis was one of the biggest breakout stars in college basketball this past season. He averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, leading the Red Storm to Big East regular-season and tournament titles.

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2. PJ Haggerty, 6-3, PG, Soph., Memphis

A massive boost to the portal late in the window, Haggerty was one of the best guards in the country in 2024-25. He was named AAC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American after averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists this past season.

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ESPN put PJ Haggerty in 2nd ranked. PJ is a point guard. Did Staff contact him?
 
redstorm to redmen said:
Note: Rankings as of April 18.

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1. RJ Luis Jr., 6-7, SF, Jr., St. John's

The Big East Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, Luis was one of the biggest breakout stars in college basketball this past season. He averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, leading the Red Storm to Big East regular-season and tournament titles.

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2. PJ Haggerty, 6-3, PG, Soph., Memphis

A massive boost to the portal late in the window, Haggerty was one of the best guards in the country in 2024-25. He was named AAC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American after averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists this past season.

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ESPN put PJ Haggerty in 2nd ranked. PJ is a point guard. Did Staff contact him?
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He’s more of a combo and don’t see a scenario where him, Sanon, Jackson and Sellers would work. There’s only one ball.
 
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