http://www.roundballchat.com/2011/08/big-east-power-rankings-teams-6-11-college-basketball-preview/
11. St. Johns – Starters Returning (0)
Wow, no team in America lost what St. John lost. The Red Storm loses their top 8 scorers. Head coach Steve Lavin was a great hire; he got St. Johns to the NCAA tourney when not many people thought he could. Since they lost so many players Lavin brought in a top 5 recruiting class. The only returning scholarship player is Malik Stith (3.3 ppg ); he should be the starting point guard. Freshman D’Angelo Harrison will likely be the other starter in the backcourt; he is a pure scorer. Other players that will all be in the mix in the backcourt are Phillip Greene, JUCO transfer Nurideen Lindsey, and freshman Amir Garrett, who is also a standout baseball player. Sir’Dominic Pointer is the Red Storm’s highest recruit he will likely play at the small forward position. He is a very tough player and defender, but needs to work on defense. The Red Storm will lack muscle in the frontcourt. JUCO transfer God’s Gift Achiuwa is the only player over 205 pounds. Also playing up front will be freshman Norvel Pelle, Maurice Harkless, and Jakarr Sampson. All will play.
11. St. Johns – Starters Returning (0)
Wow, no team in America lost what St. John lost. The Red Storm loses their top 8 scorers. Head coach Steve Lavin was a great hire; he got St. Johns to the NCAA tourney when not many people thought he could. Since they lost so many players Lavin brought in a top 5 recruiting class. The only returning scholarship player is Malik Stith (3.3 ppg ); he should be the starting point guard. Freshman D’Angelo Harrison will likely be the other starter in the backcourt; he is a pure scorer. Other players that will all be in the mix in the backcourt are Phillip Greene, JUCO transfer Nurideen Lindsey, and freshman Amir Garrett, who is also a standout baseball player. Sir’Dominic Pointer is the Red Storm’s highest recruit he will likely play at the small forward position. He is a very tough player and defender, but needs to work on defense. The Red Storm will lack muscle in the frontcourt. JUCO transfer God’s Gift Achiuwa is the only player over 205 pounds. Also playing up front will be freshman Norvel Pelle, Maurice Harkless, and Jakarr Sampson. All will play.
