Harrison suspended rest of the year
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brooklyndon1
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i see what your doing i wont be baited have a great day lol
As is usually the case big (and no doubt dissapointing) news like this is polarizing and most of the opinions are on one extreme or the other. Most times it's somewhere in the middle, and as actual details from the people involved trickle out seems like there is a chance that is the case here. I certainly have no idea, but the probability that it's either "we'll be better off without D'Angelo long term" or "Lavin has no idea what he's doing" are equally very, very low.
One insinuation that is simply inaccurate is the notion that D'Angelo wasn't playing hard defensively. As frustrating as his offensive play has been lately on a number of levels recently, he's actually played harder defensively as his offense has slid. I sit with 8 people at the games and while everyone was completely confused by his offensive play at Pitt, everyone was in agreement he was still getting after it on the other end. This is the same kid who (along with Greene) was pressing Louisville 94 feet down 30 at the Garden last year with 2 minutes left, playing on a team with 6 players, 5 freshman.
He has been involved in internal turmoil, he has not done what the team needed from him offensively, and those are both big problems. But that doesn't mean we have to completely disparrage him and cast him in the cliche category of a prima donna scorer who if he isn't getting his doesn't care about anything else. Because that is untrue based on the balance of the body of his work here, under less than ideal circumstances at times.
One insinuation that is simply inaccurate is the notion that D'Angelo wasn't playing hard defensively. As frustrating as his offensive play has been lately on a number of levels recently, he's actually played harder defensively as his offense has slid. I sit with 8 people at the games and while everyone was completely confused by his offensive play at Pitt, everyone was in agreement he was still getting after it on the other end. This is the same kid who (along with Greene) was pressing Louisville 94 feet down 30 at the Garden last year with 2 minutes left, playing on a team with 6 players, 5 freshman.
He has been involved in internal turmoil, he has not done what the team needed from him offensively, and those are both big problems. But that doesn't mean we have to completely disparrage him and cast him in the cliche category of a prima donna scorer who if he isn't getting his doesn't care about anything else. Because that is untrue based on the balance of the body of his work here, under less than ideal circumstances at times.
The only problem with his status somewhat up in the air is that there may e another prospect somewhere whose recruitment may hinge on playing time. I hope if he commits to stay he follows through on it so another potential player does not go elsewhere.
By the way, I watched the Florida HS basketball championships last night and saw this 6'4 shooting guard named Grayson Allen hit three pointer after three pointer, was quick, smart and was a great leader. He is in the 2014 class and is far more talented then New Yorks Mr. Whitehead. I hope coach looks into that kid, I sent him an e mail about him.
NYCShowtime
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Even with the recent postings stating his initial reaction was he wants to stay for next year, I would be extremely surprised if Harrison ever puts on an SJU uniform again...
You never know with college athletes these days, but I am pretty confident he'll be back. This is an opportunity for this young man. He plays hard and he's passionate. He needs to learn to channel his agression better...losing can be frustrating, but it's time to grow up. This year is lost anyway...the ceiling is right near the heads of these kids. Next year the sky is the limit.
rawdognyc
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I highly doubt he is going to sit out a full year to transfer to another school. It doesn't make sense, especially for a guy like Harrison. He won't be getting a hardship waiver especially after the fact he we suspended for disciplinary reasons... It would be obvious to the committee that he is transferring because of that... He is not the type of guy that is going to sit out of actual game time for the next 18 months...however i wouldn't be surprised to hear he goes overseas to play, cuz he isn't an NBA player, at least at this stage...
STJ11Redmen
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Phil probably unless we get Rysheed.
beast of the east
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I think Lavin is legitimately offering him a chnace to come back. I think Lavin would expect to see a big change, and not just accept him unconditionally. I don't believe that Harrison will be contrite about this, and instead will immediately be looking to leave St Johns
STJ11Redmen
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He's not a guard.
Moose
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You disagree with me.
In other news the sky is blue
Again I was referring to fans, not coaches.
Harrison plays D and hoists up just as many bad shots as any other player on this team. The difference is the chances are better going in when it leaves his hand. But he doesn't look or act like the boy you want your daughter or sister to date and therefore he's a bad boy.
I am not commenting on his suspension. I don't know what happened. The only thing I will say with certainty and gladly eat crow on is that the 18 ppg we are losing will not be easy to replace regardless of how many people fill the void. If we miraculously play better without him I'd be shocked.