Around the Big East 19/20

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Big Recruiting News: Four-star 2021 guard Ryan Nembhard has committed to Creighton. First reported by @coreyevans_10. Nembhard is the younger brother of Andrew, the former Florida standout who is in the transfer portal.
 
Paultz, thanks so much for these recruiting updates. In the midst of all the tension and controversy, it is great to read about something so (relatively) simple as basketball. Hopefully we reel in a 2021 recruit or two, but regardless your posts are much appreciated,
 
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Big East announces formation of a COVID-19 Task Force. St. John's AD Mike Cragg and Mike Zaun are on it.

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To obviously reduce travel per Zach B;

Big East also announces division play for fall sports volleyball and men's and women's soccer amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Georgetown, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Villanova and Connecticut in one division. Creighton, Butler, Xavier, DePaul and Marquette in other one.
 
[quote="usguard" post=389343]Wish we hear some good rerecruiting news[/quote]

any other hobbies?
 
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Right now, Big East isn't planning to have regional divisions for basketball, per sources.
 
Big East Rankings: Villanova, Creighton a tier above for 2020-21


6. St. John’s Red Storm (2019-20 Finish: 8th | 17-15, 5-13 BE)

I might be a bit high on St. John’s with this No. 6 placement. After all, the Red Storm have struggled to live up to expectations in just about every season in recent memory. Even during this past season, SJU played excellent basketball in non-conference play only to stumble to a 5-13 conference record. Yet, I have high hopes for Year 2 under head coach Mike Anderson, who I believe has the program trending in the right direction.

While likely losing LJ Figueroa is a big blow, the Red Storm have a few solid returners and arguably the most underrated group of newcomers in the country. Leading the way for this group should be rising sophomore Julian Champagnie. The 6-foot-7 forward ended last season on a tear while averaging 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over SJU’s last eight games. Double-digit scorer Rasheem Dunn (11.9p/3.8r/3.4a) will also be returning as a steady contributor for the backcourt.

These two will be leading the way but SJU’s rising junior class is worth mentioning as well. Greg Williams Jr., Marcellus Earlington, and Josh Roberts (among others) headline this group as returners but Coach Anderson also has a pair of JUCO transfers joining the mix. Vince Cole should add vital 3-point shooting to the wing with his 6-foot-5 frame and sniper abilities while Isaih Moore could be a solid back-up presence inside.

Furthermore, incoming freshmen Posh Alexander and Dylan Wusu might not be highly-rated but seem to embody exactly what Coach Anderson is looking to build. They represent a duo that should develop together quite well for the future in Queens.

All picks:https://heatcheckcbb.com/2020/06/08/big-east-rankings-villanova-creighton-a-tier-above/
 
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[quote="Paultzman" post=389365]Big East Rankings: Villanova, Creighton a tier above for 2020-21

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6. St. John’s Red Storm (2019-20 Finish: 8th | 17-15, 5-13 BE)

I might be a bit high on St. John’s with this No. 6 placement. After all, the Red Storm have struggled to live up to expectations in just about every season in recent memory. Even during this past season, SJU played excellent basketball in non-conference play only to stumble to a 5-13 conference record. Yet, I have high hopes for Year 2 under head coach Mike Anderson, who I believe has the program trending in the right direction.

While likely losing LJ Figueroa is a big blow, the Red Storm have a few solid returners and arguably the most underrated group of newcomers in the country. Leading the way for this group should be rising sophomore Julian Champagnie. The 6-foot-7 forward ended last season on a tear while averaging 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game over SJU’s last eight games. Double-digit scorer Rasheem Dunn (11.9p/3.8r/3.4a) will also be returning as a steady contributor for the backcourt.

These two will be leading the way but SJU’s rising junior class is worth mentioning as well. Greg Williams Jr., Marcellus Earlington, and Josh Roberts (among others) headline this group as returners but Coach Anderson also has a pair of JUCO transfers joining the mix. Vince Cole should add vital 3-point shooting to the wing with his 6-foot-5 frame and sniper abilities while Isaih Moore could be a solid back-up presence inside.

Furthermore, incoming freshmen Posh Alexander and Dylan Wusu might not be highly-rated but seem to embody exactly what Coach Anderson is looking to build. They represent a duo that should develop together quite well for the future in Queens.

All picks:https://heatcheckcbb.com/2020/06/08/big-east-rankings-villanova-creighton-a-tier-above/[/quote]

Very fair article as we have no star at present following LJs departure. However we have 4-5 players who could all be double digit scorers in Dunn, Champagnie, Williams, Earlington, Cole to name a few and a very deep bench.
Last year we were ranked tenth out of 10 and now we are 6 out of 11, the progress in noted. Must show it on the court and take another nice step forward. If we can grab a game from ConnU, Creighton, Providence, Seton Hall which is easily possible we can finish in the top 5.
Looking forward to this season in a major way.
 
Agree RMN; I would pick us for 5th ahead of the Hall. Either way, we should be in NCAA tourney picture if we can get the season in.
 
Hopefully he can last to the Knicks second first round pick as I think he is very underrated.
 
[quote="SJUNC" post=389462]Hopefully he can last to the Knicks second first round pick as I think he is very underrated.[/quote]

Most mock drafts have him going in the 13-15 range.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=389489]Creighton’s McDermott on UConn/Hurley

[URL]https://www.courant.com/sports...0200609-qd6dan5ldzhwdmevuoho67i63a-story.html[/URL][/quote]

“There’s probably a feeling of some unfinished business,” McDermott said. “We were playing our best basketball. Our guys were really excited about the opportunity to play in the NCAA [Tournament] and how well we were playing. We felt like were in a really good place.”

I guess mcdermott is forgetting they were getting pushed around AGAIN by St johns until the game was canceled. Like Iron mike said, "Creighton was in trouble."
 
[quote="Duke of Earlington" post=389473][quote="SJUNC" post=389462]Hopefully he can last to the Knicks second first round pick as I think he is very underrated.[/quote]

Most mock drafts have him going in the 13-15 range.[/quote]
Think if he stayed he might have made his way to lottery
 
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