RJ #43
Scott #71
There were quite a few people who thought RJ being in the NBA was an insane idea. Well, here we go...
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RJ #43
Scott #71
There were quite a few people who thought RJ being in the NBA was an insane idea. Well, here we go...
I was at the October open practice last season and RJ was clearly the most talented player there. An NBA team will certainly take a shot at him. Maybe he plays himself into the first round with a stellar senior season...
This is where NIL can be a godsend. We can pay more than what a 2nd round pick would make, and sell that exact idea.
Not that you can’t become a much better shooter once you leave college, but if he were to come back with these same tools plus a big increase in 3 pt volume, his stock could rise much higher.
Those people must follow games using braille. Anyone who has ever scouted or coached can see that kid jump out at you within seconds.
I am surprised to see Scott that low. Seems like a very safe mid to second round pick as a 3 and D guy. Won't do anything else for you at that level unless he develops, but he can defend 3 positions competently at that level and hit open shots from deep.
RJ was explosive in spurts last year, but he's been way more consistently explosive this year. Obviously, a product of improved health.
Throw in an improved outside shot, and the ranking makes sense.
billthetruth
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RJ like all the other players on this team were very receptive with the fans during the autograph session on Saturday night. Wilcher, Glover, Brady and Zuby with great personalities that stood out. They were all terrific.
Most importantly, they were great with a whole new younger generation of kids, including my son, on that long line that wrapped pretty far around Carnesecca Arena
Great job by SJU and the players. Well done event
Most importantly, they were great with a whole new younger generation of kids, including my son, on that long line that wrapped pretty far around Carnesecca Arena
Great job by SJU and the players. Well done event
How was Smith? he say anything back to you? lol
tom in salem
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Glover and Wilcher are next year's backcourt as of now, and I'm totally fine with that. Pitino will obviously be looking for some depth to replace this year's losses, and I guess we'll see how confident he is in these 2 come portal time.
Larry Wright
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The Key is keeping Zuby and Luis.
If do that you go to portal for a point guard and Glover takes on Wilcher role this year as basically 3rd guard even though sometimes starts.
Don't forget about Lefty and I believe Smith has another year of eligibility should he choose to use it to play for us (could be wrong on the last part).
Prey also.
I was thinking backcourt players but certainly hope Prey is back.
tom in salem
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Smith's 5th year according to this although I've heard the same.
Deivon Smith - Men's Basketball - St. John's University Athletics
Deivon Smith (5) Guard - 2023-24 (Utah): Helped reach the NIT Semifinals and 22 wins with the Utes … averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.1 ...
Zach: Brady Dunlap's father told me a recent MRI showed a slight right hip labrum tear. Doctors said he could play through it. Cortisone shot seems to have alleviated discomfort. Dunlap said it is not why he has struggled shooting the ball of late. But something to watch.
Deserves credit for getting out there. That's tough.
Deserves credit for getting out there. That's tough.
Moose
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Hip problems at a young age aren't good.
Currently Kadary and Deivon are the only pair of teammates in the country to both average more than 4.5 asts and 5 rebounds.
Kadary 4.9 asts 5.7 rebs
Smith 5.0 asts 6.0 rebs
Kadary 4.9 asts 5.7 rebs
Smith 5.0 asts 6.0 rebs
