SJU Portal Targets

[JohnnyFan]

As discussed at length, a PG sits at the top of our priority list. That said, I am sure we will also land another forward and possibly another back-up center. Those additions will be interesting as well.

 

[LegendSJU]

My wish list for remaining players to sign is:

Jackson
2 PG's
Big forward or center between 6'8-7'0

Then let's roll

 

[Mullins Revenge]

My wish list for remaining players to sign is:

Jackson
2 PG's
Big forward or center between 6'8-7'0

Then let's roll

This is exactly what they are doing.

Sit tight and watch Rick work his magic.

 

[Marillac2]

Not from Trilly but staff apparently likes him. Not sure at PG, but could see backup 1/2 and some 3 (Personally doubt he would go for that but I don't know)

I would say he slots in best as a 3 that can help with some secondary ball-handling and passing. I only saw him in the Arizona game, but his motor looked pretty bad. He did fight over some screens -- which I liked -- but he gave up on a lot of plays and made a bunch of mistakes. He's strong and smooth 1 on 1 and can shoot.

For us, he'd be nice to have for like 10-15 mins of concentrated defense on stronger perimeter players. Nobody seems to want that role anymore. He could be second option for a team like Butler or Seton Hall.

 

[Dal975]

might be Ian Jackson redundant, and therefore not quite a fit, but did I miss something about PJ Haggerty who portaled with a do not contact? Could he be the rabbit in the hat? the timing with Sim is awfully coincidental.

 

[MainMan]

might be Ian Jackson redundant, and therefore not quite a fit, but did I miss something about PJ Haggerty who portaled with a do not contact? Could he be the rabbit in the hat?

Shooting Guard U.

 

[Refuse2Lose]

Sims entering portal…hmmm

 

[paultzman]

Some chatter SJU staff likes Nate Johnson, combo guard in portal from Akron.

 

[MugCostanza]

Some chatter SJU staff likes Nate Johnson, combo guard in portal from Akron.

Makes more sense now as a Sim replacement and maybe someone who can play some minutes on the ball

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

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Makes more sense now as a Sim replacement and maybe someone who can play some minutes on the ball

Sorry to add to the uncertainty - I apologize if that’s the case
Just came across a sport news story saying Ian Jackson is ours!
Maybe it’s like the Dick Weiss “breaking news” tales: Bogus

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

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Sorry to add to the uncertainty-
Just came across a sport news story saying Ian Jackson is ours!
Bogus?

Advice, don't believe anything until it's actually confirmed.

People thought Dillon was a lock, and had a good feeling about Lee at first, then they didn't come.

 

[Storm Tracker]

Some chatter SJU staff likes Nate Johnson, combo guard in portal from Akron.

Can he run point? I dunno much about him

 

[paultzman]

Can he run point? I dunno much about him

Kind of in a Sim relief way I guess.

 

[Boo Harvey]

Kind of in a Sim relief way I guess.

So we’re now recruiting a poor man’s Sim with no familiarity with our system, less upside and less eligibility. Got it

 

[mkras99]

So we’re now recruiting a poor man’s Sim with no familiarity with our system, less upside and less eligibility. Got it

Why is he a poor man's Sim?

 

[Moose]

So we’re now recruiting a poor man’s Sim with no familiarity with our system, less upside and less eligibility. Got it

Well if a replacement is willing to play for X or X minus 15% but the incumbent wanted X plus 25% what would you do?

(This is all a hypothetical but.......)

 

[paultzman]

So we’re now recruiting a poor man’s Sim with no familiarity with our system, less upside and less eligibility. Got it

Question was “can he run the point” and as an off guard I answered accordingly. Apparently Johnson is strong, played well at coached Akron, but have never seen him play. The fact staff apparently likes his game does not preclude getting a PG better equipped to run the point.

 

[mjmaherjr]

I’m looking forward to giving opinions and breakdowns of more players ive never seen play before like I’m a scout

 

[mkras99]

I’m looking forward to giving opinions and breakdowns of more players over never seen play before like I’m a scout

I'm looking forward to reading the opinions/breakdowns of those players by all the posters here who've never seen them play (two in particular come to mind).

 

[Marillac2]

I'm looking forward to reading the opinions/breakdowns of those players by all the posters here who've never seen them play (two in particular come to mind).

Would you prefer I didn't post on recruits? This is like your 4th post on this.