PORTLAND, Ore. – University of Portland men's basketball has secured the No. 10-ranked recruiting class in the nation, according to the updated Hoop Scoop class rankings released this week. Head coach Terry Porter and staff secured commitments from eight new players as five freshmen, two junior college transfers and a four-year transfer have joined the program.
Junior college, prep and international players are factored into the Hoop Scoop rankings, while Division I transfers do not count. Therefore, Pitt transfer Crisshawn Clark was not included in Portland's class ranking.
Portland is one of just two mid-major schools to be listed in Hoop Scoop's Top 40 this year, joining Western Kentucky which was ranked No.