Providence basketball coach Kim English says Friars are ‘competitive’ in recruiting….

Over the past few weeks, Providence has been connected to a number of players through the transfer portal; on Thursday night, Kim English provided some additional details about those efforts.

During the Final Four in Arizona, the Friars men’s basketball coach made an appearance on a live podcast with “The Field of 68.” He talked extensively about his first year on the sidelines at Providence, the state of recruiting currently, and his program’s objectives for the upcoming 2024–25 campaign. “It never stops,” English remarked. It never truly ends. Outstanding players are still joining. The time of year is bustling.

Providence has a lot of skill to replace. Earlier this week, Devin Carter declared on social media that he was going to forgo his senior season and instead join the NBA Draft. After seeing significant gains in both his total production and perimeter shooting during his junior year, he was named the Big East Player of the Year. Donovan Santoro, Garwey Dual, and Rafael Castro have all accessed the transfer portal, but Josh Oduro and Ticket Gaines have reached the end of their eligibility.

English stated, “You still need to watch the tape.” “You must locate the child’s decision-makers and initiate contact with them. These days, hiring is similar to microwave recruiting—it’s like popcorn recruiting.”