SJU Offseason Thread (portal and recruiting discussions)

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paultzman said:
Different positions from our PG candidates, but Rick develops players well and has an eye for potential, as evidenced by this excerpt from old SI article.

“ATLANTA -- In the spring of 2011, Louisville coach Rick Pitino called up former George Mason assistant coach Chris Caputo for a scouting report on Luke Hancock. George Mason wouldn't allow Hancock to follow departing coach Jim Larranaga and transfer to Miami, which left Hancock testing the open market.

Hancock showed flashes he could play at the highest level, averaging 10.9 points per game as a sophomore at George Mason and hitting a game winning three-pointer in the NCAA tournament against Villanova. Caputo delivered an endorsement that proved startlingly prophetic.”

The rest is history.
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It's dumbass NCAA rules like allowing a school to block a transfer when a kid wanted to follow his coach and at that time willing to sit out a year that has college basketball in it's current state.
 
Knight said:
So Darling will come here to be a backup?
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Not a horrible fall-back option. Kid won POTY in his conference. Clearly doesn't lack in confidence as he sees who else we've signed and the conference we play in. I like someone who isn't afraid of a challenge. We see what he's got this year and if he turns out to be a pleasant surprise then we have a senior PG ready to run the show in two years.
 
SJUDave said:
At this point it feels like a Darling makes a lot of sense for a few reasons. Obviously roster build but you need a kid that will be content with coming off the bench. Given that Darling has two years left, I feel like he's perfect for what St. John's needs with this construction. Be the PG for about 15-18 mins a game your junior year, hit some shots, drive the rim when guys like Jackson, Sellers, Sanon are taking breaks from being on the ball or moved around between the 2 and 3.

Then, he runs point next year (if around) with a lot of talent around him that gets revamped while being a PG in year 2 under Rick Pitino that knows his system...like so many that have been successful under Coach P before.

I like the fit, and to me just makes sense and won't (likely) cost you seven figures that some PGs in the portal that remain are commanding.
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Will he accept that role is the question
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MugCostanza said:
His tape looked ok to me. Agreed the comp is just terrible so tough to get a read. Though the 4:33 mark of this video helped assuage some of my athleticism concerns. Blows by Skyy Clark of UCLA and finishes at the rim. Had 3 games against high majors last year. Terrible outing in the season opener vs Arizona State but then very good performances vs UCLA and USC.

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He probably could have averaged 25 points per game for Princeton last season.
Just my opinion. I like his handle, and he has proper form on his jump shot.
 
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