[quote="MJDinkins" post=292133]Josh Roberts, St. John’s
PF | 6-foot-9 | 210 lbs | No. 272 overall
On the surface, St. John’s has an awesome roster heading into 2018-19. There are a few tremendous building blocks for a successful campaign on the team, including superstar Shamorie Ponds and the potential addition of another star guard in Mustapha Heron. However, the issues with the roster arise when looking further down the depth chart. After the top four or five guys on the team, there are a lot of question marks surrounding unproven players, especially in the frontcourt.
While this might be seen as a weakness of the team, it is also possible to look at it as a source of potential for a star to arise. Even though it is unlikely that he is a starter during this freshman campaign, incoming recruit Josh Roberts could emerge as an excellent depth option for head coach Chris Mullin. At 6-foot-9, he will provide plenty of size for the team and can function as either a power forward or a center.
As a player, Roberts is at his best when hovering around the point. He is able to use his size and athleticism to sky for rebounds on either end of the court and either perform an outlet pass or finish off second-chance opportunities. In addition, he projects as a solid shot-blocker at the college level. Roberts may not be a starter right away but minutes are there for the taking as a reserve big man. Could Roberts be the guy to swoop in and snag them?
https://bustingbrackets.com/2018/08/08/big-east-basketball-top-10-under-radar-freshmen-2018-19/[/quote]
Typos are alive. Otherwise, it may prove out. I recall a couple highlights with Roberts skying high and slamming it down. Let’s go Johnnies.
PF | 6-foot-9 | 210 lbs | No. 272 overall
On the surface, St. John’s has an awesome roster heading into 2018-19. There are a few tremendous building blocks for a successful campaign on the team, including superstar Shamorie Ponds and the potential addition of another star guard in Mustapha Heron. However, the issues with the roster arise when looking further down the depth chart. After the top four or five guys on the team, there are a lot of question marks surrounding unproven players, especially in the frontcourt.
While this might be seen as a weakness of the team, it is also possible to look at it as a source of potential for a star to arise. Even though it is unlikely that he is a starter during this freshman campaign, incoming recruit Josh Roberts could emerge as an excellent depth option for head coach Chris Mullin. At 6-foot-9, he will provide plenty of size for the team and can function as either a power forward or a center.
As a player, Roberts is at his best when hovering around the point. He is able to use his size and athleticism to sky for rebounds on either end of the court and either perform an outlet pass or finish off second-chance opportunities. In addition, he projects as a solid shot-blocker at the college level. Roberts may not be a starter right away but minutes are there for the taking as a reserve big man. Could Roberts be the guy to swoop in and snag them?
https://bustingbrackets.com/2018/08/08/big-east-basketball-top-10-under-radar-freshmen-2018-19/[/quote]
Typos are alive. Otherwise, it may prove out. I recall a couple highlights with Roberts skying high and slamming it down. Let’s go Johnnies.
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