Seton Hall (MSG), Sat., Mar. 1, 2:15p, CBS

SJUDave said:
Need something for your commute to the game today....

He played for Hall-of-Famer Jim Calhoun where he captained the 2004 UConn Huskies to a National Championship. He's coached under Dan Hurley and now Rick Pitino. St. John's Assistant Coach Taliek Brown joins me for another edition of Coachcast where we talk about his career, similarities between HOF coaches, going viral in Pitino: Red Storm Rising for ripping the locker room and why he felt that was needed at that time, working with an elite group of guards being a point guard himself, the Butler win and what else needs to happen this season to keep achieving history and greatness. Hope you enjoy.



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jims said:
St. John's vs. Seton Hall: A Win's a Win (But Not by 35)

Well, well, well... it turns out my prediction skills are about as accurate as a blindfolded archer after three espresso martinis. No, St. John's didn't win by 35 points as I so confidently declared. Not even close. But as the ancient basketball philosophers say: a win is a win.

The Red Storm managed to squeak by the Pirates in what can only be described as basketball's answer to a tense political thriller – lots of dramatic moments, unexpected twists, and enough anxiety to make fans contemplate taking up knitting as a less stressful hobby.

St. John's players spent most of the game apparently trying to prove that shooting percentages are merely suggestions, not requirements. The rim seemed to have a personal vendetta against them for stretches of the game, rejecting shots with the enthusiasm of a bouncer at an exclusive club.

Seton Hall, for their part, refused to play the role of sacrificial lamb, fighting back with the stubbornness of someone who's been told the restaurant is closed but can clearly see people eating inside.

The coaches paced the sidelines like expectant fathers, occasionally erupting into gesticulations that would make an Italian grandmother proud. The refs, as always, made calls that somehow managed to infuriate both sides equally – a true achievement in impartial aggravation.

In the end, St. John's pulled it out, proving that basketball, like life, doesn't always care about your point spread predictions. The victory may not have been the 35-point demolition I envisioned, but hey – the W column doesn't ask "how pretty was it?" A win is a win, even if it was uglier than a Christmas sweater designed by a committee.

Next time I'll lower my prediction by, oh, about 30 points or so.
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I’m guessing ChatGPT?
 
Congrats to all of us who have followed this team for decades. I feel like we’ve been waiting for this team since the Jarvis Elite Eight team. Can’t think of a fanbase that deserves it more.

Very easy to be proud of this team. Can’t help but like any team that plays this hard. Great group.

Thankful for Coach Pitino. Outright Big East Champs in year 2! Can’t really ask for more (but we will)
 
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