If this team succeeds this season and beyond, it might very well be the best case study ever on rebuilding a program and there might not be a close second.
It's surreal so far.
It's surreal so far.
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SJUWillRockNYC
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They shouldn't have to, game should be over by halftime vs. Stony Brook, I want to see Brady, Wilcher and others get good minutes, they need game time action.
Experienced St. John’s roster has Pitino optimistic for season
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Not since 1985 when Louie, Mullin, Jackson, Berry and Wennington went to the Final Four has there been this much excitement for St. John’s basketball. PIX11’…
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‘Winning is the priority’ again for new-look St. John’s program
A Hall of Fame coach is now leading the Johnnies, looking to bring them back to the main draw of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015.
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ChiTown Red
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I can't remember the last time that I was this excited for a season to begin. As St. John's fans, it's like a long trek through the desert, and you go through pain, despair, resignation and delirium. Then, you reach the oasis, and Coach Pitino is waiting for you.
It's been a long time coming. Can't wait to enjoy the ride.
It's been a long time coming. Can't wait to enjoy the ride.
SJUDave
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Rick Pitino and the Johnnies are very much looking forward to playing Rutgers, Simeon Wilcher welcomes the growing pains, how a new jumper and tears in 7th grade led Brady Dunlap to today and so much more from St. John's Media Day. Here's my recap from today, my interactions with coach, the players, watching practice and everything in between.
classof2010
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Slick Rick pushing all the right buttons. I think he’s trying to temper expectations. If this team starts fast, the city will definitely have Johnnie Fever!
It could also be a tactic to reassure Zuby that he is right there with Joel.
His game lends itself more to the NBA than some guards who will be better college players IMO.
He’s big, is strongest in the pick and roll, d’s up, and has the requisite athletic ability.
Compare that to a kid like Elliot Cadeau, who I love and who has all the skill in the world, and Elliot will struggle with his lack of size, length, and defending bigger guards.
Looong way to go for him, but he could stick with an NBA team as a 2-way guy if he improves his game this year.
dalydoseofhoops
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Jordan Dingle feature:
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Jordan Dingle brings impressive resume to St. John’s, but is embracing challenge of finding his best fit
Jordan Dingle (3) handles ball during a St. John’s practice. (Photo by Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post) By Jason Dimaio ( @JasonDimaio1 ) N...
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That is one intelligent, level headed, self aware young man!!Jordan Dingle feature:
Jordan Dingle brings impressive resume to St. John’s, but is embracing challenge of finding his best fit
Jordan Dingle (3) handles ball during a St. John’s practice. (Photo by Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post) By Jason Dimaio ( @JasonDimaio1 ) N...
Said if starting was so important to him he would have stayed at Penn. I was under the impression that he was out of eligibility at Penn either because be graduated and Ivy League doesn’t allow grad student eligibility or because Ivies didn’t grant Covid year. I blame old age but can anyone clarify for me-either a youngin or a sharper oldster?
Great podcast. Really enjoyed it!
dalydoseofhoops
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Daniss Jenkins feature:
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Daniss Jenkins followed Rick Pitino to St. John’s for one reason: To win
Daniss Jenkins won MAAC championship at Iona last year, and follows Rick Pitino to St. John’s with goal of reestablishing similar winning cu...
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