Champ
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I remember his first game sophomore year against BYU after he missed the first few due to an injury. He caught a pass around the key and hit a 15-17 foot turnaround J for his first basket.
I kept thinking to myself: "Wow he didn't have that last year."
Julian is a unicorn - an underrecruited NYC kid who becomes a star at SJU: a two-time all BE selection and the conference's leading scorer as a sophomore.
That's pretty rarified territory with Mark Jackosn and Jayson Williams the only two I can really make a comparison with.
Julian's game took such a leap his sophomore year. He was Malik Sealy smooth - such a feathery touch from so many spots on the floor.
And despite otherworldly athleticism, he was explosive on the baseline and in the open floor. His alley oop dunks were head-turning.
Sure, all of us would have loved to have won more. But I'll remember his time here fondly.
He's a great representative of the program - a classy kid who should go down as one of the greatest to ever suit up here.
I kept thinking to myself: "Wow he didn't have that last year."
Julian is a unicorn - an underrecruited NYC kid who becomes a star at SJU: a two-time all BE selection and the conference's leading scorer as a sophomore.
That's pretty rarified territory with Mark Jackosn and Jayson Williams the only two I can really make a comparison with.
Julian's game took such a leap his sophomore year. He was Malik Sealy smooth - such a feathery touch from so many spots on the floor.
And despite otherworldly athleticism, he was explosive on the baseline and in the open floor. His alley oop dunks were head-turning.
Sure, all of us would have loved to have won more. But I'll remember his time here fondly.
He's a great representative of the program - a classy kid who should go down as one of the greatest to ever suit up here.
Nice sentiment by Champagnie:
"Growing up, St. John's was a place that always felt like home, but over the past three years it officially became my home and gave me so much opportunity to develop as a person and a player. I wouldn't change my decision to be part of this great program for anything. I am a Johnnie for life."
"Growing up, St. John's was a place that always felt like home, but over the past three years it officially became my home and gave me so much opportunity to develop as a person and a player. I wouldn't change my decision to be part of this great program for anything. I am a Johnnie for life."
Rocket
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Wishing Champ the best of luck. His draft position will depend on his workouts and the number of underclassmen that declare and impress prior to the actual draft.
He will have a lot of competition and has his work cut out for himself.
I think that there is a chance he could go undrafted and in my pov was the quintessential 4 year player. Unfortunately agents will oversell their clients to a very competitive market.
We shall see.
He will have a lot of competition and has his work cut out for himself.
I think that there is a chance he could go undrafted and in my pov was the quintessential 4 year player. Unfortunately agents will oversell their clients to a very competitive market.
We shall see.
Julian Champagnie looking to break St. John’s NBA Draft drought
Last spring, wrist surgery cost St. John’s small forward Julian Champagnie a chance at getting drafted.
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At 6'6", which is what he's listed at in this article and likely right around his actual height, he's got his work cut out for him. Still wouldn't bet against him sticking with an NBA team and wish him the best of luckJulian Champagnie looking to break St. John’s NBA Draft drought
Last spring, wrist surgery cost St. John’s small forward Julian Champagnie a chance at getting drafted.
Think he measured 6’8 in shoes recently.
6’7 3/4 with 6’10 wingspan. Pretty good for his position.
Shoes typically add 1-1.5". So in the ballpark. I distinctly remember Donny Marshall during a game last season saying "I spoke to Julian before the game. Im exactly 6'7" and I was looking down at him. He's not 6'8"". I'm paraphrasing and I guess Julian wasn't wearing shoes. Whatever it is, he's going to have a lot of much quicker comp at his size. Again, not betting against him and rooting like hell for him. Still, I prefer to be realistic.
I agree with you. Just pointing out they list them with their height in shoes so he’s not gonna be undersized on the wing. Those guys listed at 6’8 are getting the same benefit.
Julian Champagnie Had Positive Feedback From the Raptors as He Tries to Follow in His Brother's Footsteps
The Toronto Raptors worked out Julian Champagnie who said things went well as he tries to follow in Justin's footsteps and join the NBA next season
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Johnny Rapper
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I think Freeman Liberty should be rated higher. I think his game/size is more suited for the NBA then college.
Moose
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John Hollinger of The Athletic ranked his top 100 prospects for the draft.
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28. Julian Champagnie | 6-6 junior | SF | St. John’s
Here’s one you probably weren’t expecting. Champagnie isn’t getting much first-round buzz, but I think he’s a name teams need to consider outside the lottery. Champagnie has a bit of a thin frame and can become a little too enamored of jab-step jump shots, something he converts at a respectable rate (34.8 percent from 3 for his career) but maybe that shouldn’t be the focal point of his game. He played a bit as a volume scorer for a weak St. John’s team, but that won’t be his role as a pro.
Instead, Champagnie profiles as a 3-and-D guy who can provide some juice as a secondary rim protector and disruptor. On the ball he likes to get into dribblers, even smaller ones, and used his length and anticipation to nab 3.1 steals per 100 possessions. That was slightly juiced by St. John’s use of pressing defenses, yes, but he’ll pressure the ball even against smaller players and is capable of blocking his own man’s shot. Sometimes that gets him beat — good crossovers leave him grasping for air — but I think he’ll be able to stay with NBA wings.
Hollinger's Top 75 NBA Draft prospects, plus tiers and breakdowns of 2022 class
Now that we know for sure who will be in this year's draft, let's break down the top players one week from draft night.
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28. Julian Champagnie | 6-6 junior | SF | St. John’s
Here’s one you probably weren’t expecting. Champagnie isn’t getting much first-round buzz, but I think he’s a name teams need to consider outside the lottery. Champagnie has a bit of a thin frame and can become a little too enamored of jab-step jump shots, something he converts at a respectable rate (34.8 percent from 3 for his career) but maybe that shouldn’t be the focal point of his game. He played a bit as a volume scorer for a weak St. John’s team, but that won’t be his role as a pro.
Instead, Champagnie profiles as a 3-and-D guy who can provide some juice as a secondary rim protector and disruptor. On the ball he likes to get into dribblers, even smaller ones, and used his length and anticipation to nab 3.1 steals per 100 possessions. That was slightly juiced by St. John’s use of pressing defenses, yes, but he’ll pressure the ball even against smaller players and is capable of blocking his own man’s shot. Sometimes that gets him beat — good crossovers leave him grasping for air — but I think he’ll be able to stay with NBA wings.