DePaul, Tue., Dec. 17, 6:30p, Peacock

[sjc88]

This is going to be the best team we’ve had in years. Low bar but it just feels different. The Big East is not great but this team will be a tough out against anyone. I don’t think they know yet how good they can be. There are some limiting factors. 3 point shooting comes to mind.

We *should * beat Providence but that’s the challenge. Winning on the ROAD is required. They seem ready and we are going to find out now,

 

[bucketshardy]

you guys see Ricks comments speaking very highly of DePaul? can see them finishing top 5... lol...

St Johns by a million

this guy.... This GUY!.....

bucketsDamus

 

[ras]

I know that Pitino has always been a proponent of the three point shot but this roster seems better suited shooting two pointers. Just about every player is going to shoot a much higher percentage shooting twos and will struggle to make more than thirty one or thirty two per cent shooting threes.
I wouldn’t expect them to stop shooting threes but most would be better off avoiding those threes in the early stages of the shot clock.

They didn’t shoot too many 3 pointers against DePaul. I THINK P ITINO AGREES W YOU.

 

[Roamer]

They didn’t shoot too many 3 pointers against DePaul. I THINK P ITINO AGREES W YOU.

I don't recall ever seeing a consistently well shooting 3 point SJU team or 3 point threat ever.

 

[BrookJersey Redmen]

I don't recall ever seeing a consistently well shooting 3 point SJU team or 3 point threat ever.

Mullin if they had the three back then, Ron Rowan too.

 

[paultzman]

If THIS St. John’s shows up consistently, Big East season could yield massive payoff

Kadary Richmond caps off first-half layup as St. John’s captivated crowd with dominant win over DePaul in Big East opener. (Photo by Vincent...

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[Marillac2]

Look at this screen by Maker. A couple things will be upgraded with coaching and experience, but look how wide his feet are apart. How do defend that? Clingan did it all year last year and it was was devastating.

Maker just moves in a way that is worlds better than Vince.

 

[carmineabbatiello]

We're off to a rip roaring start. Have a great conference season everybody!

 

[Gabelmc]

We're off to a rip roaring start. Have a great conference season everybody!

My son got to hang out in the friends and family room and asked Pitino if Ruben will be back next year. He said definitely. Not sure about Dunlap.

 

[Marillac2]

My son got to hang out in the friends and family room and asked Pitino if Ruben will be back next year. He said definitely. Not sure about Dunlap.

I like Dunlap playing some point on offense. Fans just need to get off his back for a few weeks. He passed on that open shot in the corner last night which is all the proof I need that he's reading these constant bashing posts and it's affecting him. Shooting is more mental than the rest of the game.

 

[SJUDave]

Guard the three, don't overhelp, fight over the screen not under, and don't get lost on the switch. They have shooters, that's it. We are far more athletic and we play faster...make the game your tempo, don't give up too many threes, win the game.

Happy to hear Smith will likely start, very much the right decision. Team is best with him on the floor.

Bingo.

 

[carmineabbatiello]

Shooting is more mental than the rest of the game.

"90% of the game is half mental." - YB

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Just don’t see KR as a disciplined, attentive defender.

He is such an asset on the edges of everything we do defensively. Passing lanes and shooting windows get shrunk significantly with him as a help defender. He always has his hands up. But yes, on the ball vs a quick guard he can get exposed.

 

[Marillac2]

One final thought on this game…Lefty hustled back, covered the lane, and then pointed to Maker’s man to show him where to go in transition defense as he went to his guy. Kind of crazy for a freshman to do that so nonchalantly.

I’m bullish on him next year.

 

[dk423]

One final thought on this game…Lefty hustled back, covered the lane, and then pointed to Maker’s man to show him where to go in transition defense as he went to his guy. Kind of crazy for a freshman to do that so nonchalantly.

I’m bullish on him next year.

I didn't watch the last nine minutes of the game, but really do think the fact they are skipping this HS class is a tell that Rick wants to prioritize retention as much as possible

 

[Amaseinyourface]

One final thought on this game…Lefty hustled back, covered the lane, and then pointed to Maker’s man to show him where to go in transition defense as he went to his guy. Kind of crazy for a freshman to do that so nonchalantly.

I’m bullish on him next year.

He’s the smartest guy on the team

 

[DMC12]

I don't recall ever seeing a consistently well shooting 3 point SJU team or 3 point threat ever.

Bootsy?
Willie Shaw had his moments.

 

[bucketshardy]

...I’m bullish on him next year.

I'm bullish on him this year... just don't see "how" he gets in....

I would like to see him paired with the Zuby/Prey combo... feel he would execute the picknroll to perfection...

 

[NCJohnnie]

Bootsy?
Willie Shaw had his moments.

Jarvis Elite 8 team shot 36% from three with Postell at 41%, Bootsy at 38%, Artest at 37% and Barkley at 34%. Doubt we've had a better three point shooting team (or team for that matter) since they introduced the three point shot.

 

[RedmanMike]

My Dookie friends (and I have a few) still speak of Bootsy with "reverence and awe" (as they say in the movies). They are still scarred by his heroics at the Garden in one of the great games i've ever seen in person.