Around the Big East '17-18
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[quote="Paultzman" post=283799]Must be nice to win all the time & have talented kids knocking down your door.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...
[quote="Chicago Days" post=283867][quote="Paultzman" post=283799]Must be nice to win all the time & have talented kids knocking down your door.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.
[quote="simplyred" post=283948][quote="Chicago Days" post=283867][quote="Paultzman" post=283799]Must be nice to win all the time & have talented kids knocking down your door.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...
[quote="Chicago Days" post=283949][quote="simplyred" post=283948][quote="Chicago Days" post=283867][quote="Paultzman" post=283799]Must be nice to win all the time & have talented kids knocking down your door.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...[/quote]
Not a bad choice.I hear he's one helluva recruiter.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...[/quote]
Not a bad choice.I hear he's one helluva recruiter.
tom in salem
Well-known member
[quote="Paultzman" post=283972]Per Adam Finkelstein
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ
[quote="Tom in Salem" post=283980][quote="Paultzman" post=283972]Per Adam Finkelstein
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.
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[quote="Paultzman" post=283988][quote="Tom in Salem" post=283980][quote="Paultzman" post=283972]Per Adam Finkelstein
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.[/quote]
Many had Battle projected as a mid-major player but the fact is he is one of the many "middle of the pack" type recruits for whom rankings IMO mean nothing.
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.[/quote]
Many had Battle projected as a mid-major player but the fact is he is one of the many "middle of the pack" type recruits for whom rankings IMO mean nothing.
tom in salem
Well-known member
[quote="Paultzman" post=283988][quote="Tom in Salem" post=283980][quote="Paultzman" post=283972]Per Adam Finkelstein
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.[/quote]
Woops, my fault.
Pennsylvania is correct, where he is rated 15th in the state.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?State=PA
Butler striking early in 2019 class with shot-maker Khalif Battle. Younger brother of Syracuse's Tyus Battle.
Top 150 kid[/quote]
Ranked #6 in NJ.
Jalen Gaffney not even in top 10.
Even Earlington was 2nd team all state NJ.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=NJ[/quote]
Gaffney plays HS ball in Penn.[/quote]
Woops, my fault.
Pennsylvania is correct, where he is rated 15th in the state.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?State=PA
[quote="Paultzman" post=284125]Xavier’s Kaiser Gates hires an agent, staying in 2018 NBA Draft
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote] And Mack. That should be 2 wins right there
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote] And Mack. That should be 2 wins right there
[quote="redken" post=283975][quote="Chicago Days" post=283949][quote="simplyred" post=283948][quote="Chicago Days" post=283867][quote="Paultzman" post=283799]Must be nice to win all the time & have talented kids knocking down your door.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...[/quote]
Not a bad choice.I hear he's one helluva recruiter.[/quote]
Lol. He sure is, in his current role, Red.
Four-star guard Justin Moore just verbally committed to Villanova, he tells @247Sports | Story: 247sports.com/college/basket…[/quote]
Would be sweet for ‘that program’ to be St. John’s one day...[/quote]
Maybe when Jay Wright leaves they hire Brian Mahoney.[/quote]
Or Norm Roberts...[/quote]
Not a bad choice.I hear he's one helluva recruiter.
[/quote]Lol. He sure is, in his current role, Red.
tom in salem
Well-known member
[quote="Paultzman" post=284125]Xavier’s Kaiser Gates hires an agent, staying in 2018 NBA Draft
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.
[quote="Tom in Salem" post=284131][quote="Paultzman" post=284125]Xavier’s Kaiser Gates hires an agent, staying in 2018 NBA Draft
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.[/quote]
Don't be so sure
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.[/quote]
Don't be so sure
tom in salem
Well-known member
[quote="salty dog" post=284225][quote="Tom in Salem" post=284131][quote="Paultzman" post=284125]Xavier’s Kaiser Gates hires an agent, staying in 2018 NBA Draft
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.[/quote]
Don't be so sure[/quote]
If not, then Mullin is definitely gone.
X will be bottom 3 this season,
Xavier lost Gates, Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura, Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter this offseason.[/quote]
One team SJU jumps in the conference for sure.[/quote]
Don't be so sure[/quote]
If not, then Mullin is definitely gone.
X will be bottom 3 this season,
JohnnyFever
Active member
X has lost a ton. But remember, we always talk about how Butler is going to fall off after losing their key players and coaches. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that good programs that are smart and well-run know how to make good hires and maximize their roster. X is a smart program and they just seem to find a way similar to Butler...they have a winning culture.
Looking for a fair assessment of the teams in the Big East this season as I don’t follow the off-season as closely as I used to. I am sure there will be varying opinions. This is based on what I know.
Villanova- strong as always. How strong depends on whether Spellman and DiVincenzo return.
Marquette - has a lot returning and some additions
Providence - I think will be good but lost Cartwright and Bullock
Seton Hall - lost a lot so unsure
Creighton - always seems to be good. Thomas would be a big loss.
Butler - always competitive
Xavier - loses a lot
Georgetown- a little better then last year?
DePaul - the usual
St. John’s - waiting on Ponds
Villanova- strong as always. How strong depends on whether Spellman and DiVincenzo return.
Marquette - has a lot returning and some additions
Providence - I think will be good but lost Cartwright and Bullock
Seton Hall - lost a lot so unsure
Creighton - always seems to be good. Thomas would be a big loss.
Butler - always competitive
Xavier - loses a lot
Georgetown- a little better then last year?
DePaul - the usual
St. John’s - waiting on Ponds
Andrew gives an accurate assessment of next seasons big east as of today and five years ago that assessment would have been accurate for the next season. But with the changes allowing players to withdraw from the draft and allowing grad transfers immediate eligibility things can change drastically prior to next season.
Just how late can a school accept a grad transfer?
Just how late can a school accept a grad transfer?