Guys on Matt’s Radar

[quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]
I agree Happy
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=279521][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]
I agree Happy[/quote]

It’s a disappointment when anybody leaves the program. I’m expecting a Yakwe to bolt and while unfortunately, I wouldn’t be shocked if Trimble leaves. If Clark were to leave that would be deveststkng. Can’t imagine Simon would leave. Am I missing something or someone?
 
[quote="Boo Harvey" post=279523][quote="Paultzman" post=279521][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

My post does not appear to be English. Posting from my phone. Apologies.

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]
I agree Happy[/quote]

It’s a disappointment when anybody leaves the program. I’m expecting a Yakwe to bolt and while unfortunately, I wouldn’t be shocked if Trimble leaves. If Clark were to leave that would be deveststkng. Can’t imagine Simon would leave. Am I missing something or someone?[/quote]
 
Nice player if we can get him.Very good spot up shooter,nice moves around the basket.This is the only video I have seen. What about his rebounding,or taking opponents off the dribble and his jumping ability. I assume we are mainly interested in his shooting ball handing ? Would he be strictly a wing or could he play guard?
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=279521][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]
I agree Happy[/quote]

Also agreed Happy, great points. In addition to just resetting the shot clock one year as you note, relying on the transfer market as heavily as we seem to be only further exposes us to popularity of grad transfer losses. With kids in summer classes they can grad in 3 years, which means your sit-out freshman transfer with 3 years remaining can transfer no-sit after only one year with program, let alone after two years like Tariq.

Know this is an obvious point and you can't shun the transfer game completely as a result, most programs confronted with same issue, but highlights need for balance in recruiting with traditional impact high school kids. Few if any programs I see as reasonable upside comps for SJU to emulate seem to thrive without them. Beyond Ponds, who was inked 2.5 years ago, inability of staff to impact what I would term Tier 2 of recruiting board (i.e. level right below the 5 stars that you keep tabs on just in case you get lucky, which SJU doesn't seem to often) is a genuine concern at this point. This seemed to be pegged as the year we would start seeing some returns there, didn't, and while still plenty of time already some rumblings we aren't in great shape for '19 in this regard. Not good.
 
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[quote="Boo Harvey" post=279523][quote="Paultzman" post=279521][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]
I agree Happy[/quote]

It’s a disappointment when anybody leaves the program. I’m expecting a Yakwe to bolt and while unfortunately, I wouldn’t be shocked if Trimble leaves. If Clark were to leave that would be deveststkng. Can’t imagine Simon would leave. Am I missing something or someone?[/quote]
Clark will be here I heard. Next year Simon could be a defection if we don’t replenish the roster. He could easily get a spot on a good team closer to home.

For now, this season could be a successful if we shore up interior. The door is open now, but as Happy alluded to, you really can’t assume anything next year. To me, let’s enjoy Ponds & some talented teammates, start winning & perhaps things stabilize.
 
[quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Looks like it will be Femi and the second coming of Max Hooper for now. The other "big" transfer big may just be big in height.
For those that kept crapping on posters for being critical of this staff's laissez-faire approach to Matt's recruiting please note the uncertainty of the team makeup going into year four.
Recruiting is the life blood of any program and ours is a complete mystery. The last staff was dismissed for missing out on two major recruits in year 5 after 4 post season appearances. We are now grasping at recruiting straws to plug holes we keep creating as Happy alluded to. Not winning is not the only reason we have fallen to the bottom of the conference. Mismanagement of the entire operation by Mullin is the reason because he listens to no one.
Hopefully someone, whether it be Zach or someone else in touch with these coaches, is able to ascertain where they are during these few weeks of intense recruiting battles.
 
[quote="Class of 72" post=279535][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Looks like it will be Femi and the second coming of Max Hooper for now. The other "big" transfer big may just be big in height.
For those that kept crapping on posters for being critical of this staff's laissez-faire approach to Matt's recruiting please note the uncertainty of the team makeup going into year four.
Recruiting is the life blood of any program and ours is a complete mystery. The last staff was dismissed for missing out on two major recruits in year 5 after 4 post season appearances. We are now grasping at recruiting straws to plug holes we keep creating as Happy alluded to. Not winning is not the only reason we have fallen to the bottom of the conference. Mismanagement of the entire operation by Mullin is the reason because he listens to no one.
Hopefully someone, whether it be Zach or someone else in touch with these coaches, is able to ascertain where they are during these few weeks of intense recruiting battles.[/quote]
I think most posters are concerned and wonder why one guy is doing all the recruiting. Not sure there are many “crappers” taking opposite stance. :) Of course there are a few. It is a message board & opinions vary
 
Thanks for great comments guys. It’s frustrating we continually have to depend on transfers—grad or otherwise—to complete the roster. While a burgeoning market and while ‘everybody’ dabbles in it to fill a hole or add depth, we hopelessly need it for survival. Such dependence keeps kicking the can down the road. More than one person on the Staff will have to be a man and foster relationships with ‘Tier 2’ HS recruits—or we’ll continue to be the journeyman program of the BEC.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=279536][quote="Class of 72" post=279535][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Looks like it will be Femi and the second coming of Max Hooper for now. The other "big" transfer big may just be big in height.
For those that kept crapping on posters for being critical of this staff's laissez-faire approach to Matt's recruiting please note the uncertainty of the team makeup going into year four.
Recruiting is the life blood of any program and ours is a complete mystery. The last staff was dismissed for missing out on two major recruits in year 5 after 4 post season appearances. We are now grasping at recruiting straws to plug holes we keep creating as Happy alluded to. Not winning is not the only reason we have fallen to the bottom of the conference. Mismanagement of the entire operation by Mullin is the reason because he listens to no one.
Hopefully someone, whether it be Zach or someone else in touch with these coaches, is able to ascertain where they are during these few weeks of intense recruiting battles.[/quote]
I think most posters are concerned and wonder why one guy is doing all the recruiting. Not sure there are many “crappers” taking opposite stance. :) Of course there are a few. It is a message board & opinions vary[/quote]

If this staff fails to bring in two bigs for next season they should be replaced. If they are not going to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities that come along with heading a program to the best of their ability then they shouldn't be here. They are getting paid a lot of money. This is in no way a knock on Matt. I believe that he is doing all he can as one man doing the job of two. It's the other three members of the staff.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=279536][quote="Class of 72" post=279535][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Looks like it will be Femi and the second coming of Max Hooper for now. The other "big" transfer big may just be big in height.
For those that kept crapping on posters for being critical of this staff's laissez-faire approach to Matt's recruiting please note the uncertainty of the team makeup going into year four.
Recruiting is the life blood of any program and ours is a complete mystery. The last staff was dismissed for missing out on two major recruits in year 5 after 4 post season appearances. We are now grasping at recruiting straws to plug holes we keep creating as Happy alluded to. Not winning is not the only reason we have fallen to the bottom of the conference. Mismanagement of the entire operation by Mullin is the reason because he listens to no one.
Hopefully someone, whether it be Zach or someone else in touch with these coaches, is able to ascertain where they are during these few weeks of intense recruiting battles.[/quote]
I think most posters are concerned and wonder why one guy is doing all the recruiting. Not sure there are many “crappers” taking opposite stance. :) Of course there are a few. It is a message board & opinions vary[/quote]

True. There are 5 or 6 that defend everything Mullin but I think most of us are now on the fence.
What is your sense of where the coaches will be during this recruiting cycle?
Hopefully you are joking that the three amigos are in California while being paid to recruit and move the program forward in New York City.
 
[quote="Class of 72" post=279543][quote="Paultzman" post=279536][quote="Class of 72" post=279535][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Looks like it will be Femi and the second coming of Max Hooper for now. The other "big" transfer big may just be big in height.
For those that kept crapping on posters for being critical of this staff's laissez-faire approach to Matt's recruiting please note the uncertainty of the team makeup going into year four.
Recruiting is the life blood of any program and ours is a complete mystery. The last staff was dismissed for missing out on two major recruits in year 5 after 4 post season appearances. We are now grasping at recruiting straws to plug holes we keep creating as Happy alluded to. Not winning is not the only reason we have fallen to the bottom of the conference. Mismanagement of the entire operation by Mullin is the reason because he listens to no one.
Hopefully someone, whether it be Zach or someone else in touch with these coaches, is able to ascertain where they are during these few weeks of intense recruiting battles.[/quote]
I think most posters are concerned and wonder why one guy is doing all the recruiting. Not sure there are many “crappers” taking opposite stance. :) Of course there are a few. It is a message board & opinions vary[/quote]

True. There are 5 or 6 that defend everything Mullin but I think most of us are now on the fence.
What is your sense of where the coaches will be during this recruiting cycle?
Hopefully you are joking that the three amigos are in California while being paid to recruit and move the program forward in New York City.[/quote]
MA is the only guy out there looking for transfers. I certainly think that is not way to go. I do believe during April live recruiting period Mullin, Matt, Greg & hopefully Mitch will be at events to look at 19 & 20 kids. If not, I am buying Nova tickets. :)
 
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[quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Dude, we hear this same damn crap every single single, except when we're giving our coaches a pass for nothing on the roster. 2 years ago all we heard was how Simon and Clark were killing it in practice.
Ponds, Lovett, Simon and Clark coming in, yeah we're going back to the NCAA, well we all know the Lovett situation, and only 15 wins.
And so now next years team is gonna get people through the turn stiles huh? So I suppose the team will be so good next year too? This is like the boy that cried wolf, you hear the same thing year after year, but it's just the same ole, same ole.

I'm sorry for being so negative, but I'm at the point where I don't want to hear it anymore, then next year if they stink, I'll be disappointed? Nah, I refuse to do that anymore. I'll wait till next year and let them show me.
I get tired of hearing everytime we'll be good next year then year begins but no different results
 
[quote="oldschool Redmen" post=279546][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Dude, we hear this same damn crap every single single, except when we're giving our coaches a pass for nothing on the roster. 2 years ago all we heard was how Simon and Clark were killing it in practice.
Ponds, Lovett, Simon and Clark coming in, yeah we're going back to the NCAA, well we all know the Lovett situation, and only 15 wins.
And so now next years team is gonna get people through the turn stiles huh? So I suppose the team will be so good next year too? This is like the boy that cried wolf, you hear the same thing year after year, but it's just the same ole, same ole.

I'm sorry for being so negative, but I'm at the point where I don't want to hear it anymore, then next year if they stink, I'll be disappointed? Nah, I refuse to do that anymore. I'll wait till next year and let them show me.
I get tired of hearing everytime we'll be good next year then year begins but no different results[/quote]

Dude Happy's post was hardly an endorsement of this staff or their current recruiting strategy not sure why you are attacking him like it is.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=279539][URL][URL]https://www.rumbleinthega...ruiting-transfer-market-olujobi-caraher-burke[/URL][/URL][/quote]


Femi stands out of the group listed. Great post moves, nice shooting touch and quick for a big guy.
Thinking Dave Caraher looks like a sweet shooter but as '72 meant to say, we don't need a 'second coming of Max Hooper' unable to get his shot off; DC would need to hone his skills for the BEC.
Calloo i like the least--we need bulk underneath, not more 6'8" 3-pt shooters--now watch, he'll score like Carmelo(!).
And i don't see us mentioned for Lukas Kisunas--AZ, GA Tech, Stanford, Old Dominion, South Florida, are all in the hunt. Too bad. He and Femi are the type of bigs we need.
 
It is inexcusable for this program not to be making a more obvious effort on the recruiting front.
I don't think CM accepted the coaching job only to come home and be a failure. Yet he has made no moves to redo the coaching staff. he is loyal to a fault toward some on the staff, but it is very apparent that they are not making the contributions needed to help get this team out of the cellar of the Big East. At this point, one would think we would be mentioned all over the recruiting front, but we are not. It is beyond frustrating, it is disappointing and unacceptable and should be to Chris Mullin.
 
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[quote="oldschool Redmen" post=279546][quote="Happy" post=279519][quote="Paultzman" post=279517]Sense Femi O for quick visit perhaps this weekend[/quote]

if Matt can pull off 2 grad transfer bigs ( and I believe that is what he is targeting) then that will make us more competitive next year and winning only helps recruiting. That being said I still dislike the recruiting philosophy because it just pushes back the recruiting clock 1 year . Also I think the turnstile will start up again soon Next years team is going to look different then people think IMO.[/quote]

Dude, we hear this same damn crap every single single, except when we're giving our coaches a pass for nothing on the roster. 2 years ago all we heard was how Simon and Clark were killing it in practice.
Ponds, Lovett, Simon and Clark coming in, yeah we're going back to the NCAA, well we all know the Lovett situation, and only 15 wins.
And so now next years team is gonna get people through the turn stiles huh? So I suppose the team will be so good next year too? This is like the boy that cried wolf, you hear the same thing year after year, but it's just the same ole, same ole.

I'm sorry for being so negative, but I'm at the point where I don't want to hear it anymore, then next year if they stink, I'll be disappointed? Nah, I refuse to do that anymore. I'll wait till next year and let them show me.
I get tired of hearing everytime we'll be good next year then year begins but no different results[/quote]

My turnstile analogy was in reference to kids leaving the program. I believe you misinterpreted my post entirely which is ok as everyone is on edge lately it seems :)
 
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