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RedStormRising said:
If the goal is a deep run in the NCAA tournament we shouldn't be raiding Iona.
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Agree, dont want to, nor think we have to and kind of doubt Rick would think we have to once he studies the roster.
That said, I'd guess a couple Iona kids would transfer if Rick does leave, so that's in the mix as well.
 
RedStormRising said:
If the goal is a deep run in the NCAA tournament we shouldn't be raiding Iona.
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The reigning Big East Player of the Year came from George Mason. Another All BE first teamer Souley Boum was at San Francisco and UTEP before Xavier. Not saying anybody at Iona would be at that level but a couple of their best players added to a roster already comprised with other BE level players that Pitino likes with him coaching and that's a solid team right off the bat.
 
Transfers from a coach's prior school are common. Willard to Maryland and Long followed. Holloway to Seton Hall and Ndefo followed. Could see 1/2 players follow a coach but shouldn't leave cabinet empty. Others may transfer on their own to other schools.
 
Players are allowed to transfer. If they want to follow Rick it shouldn’t be a big deal.

We took a player from DePaul last year. That should say it all.

Some SJU players might not like that Rick is more demanding than CMA. They have the option to leave.
 
Thirteen seed is probably the highest seed a MAAC school has ever gotten. Pitino's third and final season at Iona concludes with the regular season championship, MAAC tourney championship and a decent seed. A win over UConn is unlikely, though a cover is a possibility.
 
MugCostanza said:
The reigning Big East Player of the Year came from George Mason. Another All BE first teamer Souley Boum was at San Francisco and UTEP before Xavier. Not saying anybody at Iona would be at that level but a couple of their best players added to a roster already comprised with other BE level players that Pitino likes with him coaching and that's a solid team right off the bat.
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Plenty of players in mid majors could make all big east teams. Heck we did great with Joel Soriano. Doesn't mean we should raid Fordham and try to get 3 or 4 players out of their starting line up. Basketball doesn't discriminate, if you're a mid major and you have a starting five that would get on to the 'all big east teams' (like Souley Boum or Tyler Kolek) your name would be Gonzaga and you'd make it to at least the sweet sixteen every year for the past I don't know decade or so.
 
BrooklynRed said:
Transfers from a coach's prior school are common. Willard to Maryland and Long followed. Holloway to Seton Hall and Ndefo followed. Could see 1/2 players follow a coach but shouldn't leave cabinet empty. Others may transfer on their own to other schools.
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Exactly, especially if you're stepping up a level. If you want to cherry pick your favorite, that seems expected at this point. But bringing your whole team is not a recipe for success.
 
SJUWillRockNYC said:
Rick took 3 schools to the F4, and won NCs at 2.

Why are we worried? honest question.
The man knows exactly what he's doing.
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Listen, I obvious don't like Rick Pitino. So I am going into disappointed in the choice. But, man oh man, sometimes I'll never understand this board. The attitude seems to be the 'only thing' St. John's can to avoid a trip relegation to the NEC is hire Pitino. Also, good news that comes with a free trip to the Final Four. The blind assumption that we are going to get Pitino the maestro, ala that '95 Kentucky team that dominated the NCAA tournament more than anyone I can remember, without getting the 2010 who recruits with prostitutes and big bags of money (who needs facilities right?) seems foolhardy to me.

So why am I worried? I worry that he's going to fall back into his old habits, get the NCAA on our case and walk away. I don't want see us be forced to watch four scholarship player take on the Big East like in 2003. Rick is telfon, if he wins at St. John's great he gets a little redemption arc at the end of his career. If we loses or worse, gets investigated by the NCAA, he retires and rides off into the sunset. Where does that leave us? I assume with two job vacancies that no one wants, AD and head coach at St. Johns. But hell, I'd rather be happy than right. So if/when he is hired I'm going to cheer for the team and hope Rick can win clear (or at least hid it well).
 
Rick is the God Father, the Top NYC ballers now will run to SJU. You talking 95 UK? Ahhh yeah I give them props, they were pretty good, but that will be nothing compared to Rick's final act at SJU. Ready for a dynasty? A 3-peat is coming, SJU is about to take it to a whole new level with Rick.
Lots of smiles will be on SJU fans faces after what felt like going through hell for 23 years.

No No. No going back to bad habbits, Rick is behaving now so chillax.

Fun times are coming.
 
Definitely don't want to be at a urinal next to RedStorm Rising as he pisses all over my parade.😁

But as Moose said, it will be tough to run afoul of the law in the NIL era.

Can't do much about past hate, but in my opinion there is little so far to warrant future hate.
 
SJUWillRockNYC said:
Rick is the God Father, the Top NYC ballers now will run to SJU. You talking 95 UK? Ahhh yeah I give them props, they were pretty good, but that will be nothing compared to Rick's final act at SJU. Ready for a dynasty? A 3-peat is coming, SJU is about to take it to a whole new level with Rick.
Lots of smiles will be on SJU fans faces after what felt like going through hell for 23 years.

No No. No going back to bad habbits, Rick is behaving now so chillax.

Fun times are coming.
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If I could delete the post I would, don't want to jinx Rick.

Yeah, I get alittle over the top at times lol.
 
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