Kyle Anderson PG (UCLA)

Jeff Borzello reporting on his twitter that St john's is falling behind the Hall an UCLA for Kyle Anderson.

If Anderson ends up at the Hall it would have the same effect on that program that a kid from Brooklyn had on Cincy! LOL! There is ZERO comparison between the staffs at the Hall and SJ! The Hall has Norm Roberts level staff. If that is where the KA camp is leaning then they are not as smart and analytical as they appear to B!!!

I believe he has the ability to carry a team, but I don't think he could do that on a game-to-game basis. Hence, why I feel he'd be in heckuva scenario at St. John's rather than SHU. Not to mention, I think he'll be under the tutelage of a top 5 coaching staff.

I'll also add that I believe Anderson is a better player and has a better head than the Brooklyn kid who went to Cincy. Let's hope and wish for the best come next Monday.  

KA will be as good as the players around him and that is where UCLA or SJ should provide the best opportunity. 
 

Good post, 72! ^^^^This here is why I have a hunch that he'll end up at St. John's. I also do not believe he can carry the Hall's team on a game-to-game basis.

I believe he'll blend in better with our group and it'll be like one hand washing the other..... Both parties will make one another better.
 
Kyle Just Retweeted this

@EvanDanielscout RT by @KyleAnderson5
There are some IMPORTANT upcoming decisions. Kyle Anderson in a few days is big for a few schools. Would be program changer for S. Hall. 
 
 I can never understand when sport reporters put labels on high school kids. Can KA be a progrram changer? I guess it all depends on what a program changer is. SH, hasnt been down for years, they have been a bubble team the past few years so the program isn't in the dumps. Does it mean that top tier players will now look closer at SH?
 
A program changer is not a one and done player! 
 

Okay - some recent one and dones. You don't think that ANY of them would have changed St. Johns program?

Carmelo Anthony
Derek Rose
Kevin Love
John Wall
Kevin Durant
Tyreke Evans
Greg Oden
 
The pressure this young man is feeling from "home town" (i.e., Seton Hall) fans must be enormous. So much so that if he's not interested to going to the Hall, he might opt for UCLA just to get away from from all the people who would turn on him and be all over him if he were to be a traitor and sign with St. John's.

Never having any love (or even liking) for Seton Hall, I hope that if we're not KA's choice that he opts for the Bruins -- if for no other reason than to shut up those obnoxious SHU fans who are prematurely celebrating the arrival of their program's savior and the "victory" over our corrupt, unethical & cash-dispensing coaching staff.
 
 I think it all depends on what was left of the team when those players left. st. johns would have been much. much better with any of those players, but would the program been turned around, depends on who else was on that squad and who was coming in. If you put carmelo Anthony on norm roberts first team, he would not have won a title with that team.

I think the term here is "program changer" all those players went to great teams and didnt have to change the program just make it better. If Carmelo Anthony went to lets say Wagner and one a national championship in his one year, then u can say he was a program changer.
 
 I think his best chance to be a top 5 pick is with SJU.
Having a top5 staff is great to have along with this years recruits, they could (yeah I`ll say it) possibly win win.

But my #1 reason for going to SJU would be Rico, name me a better college player developer then him? Not only has some NBA come on campus, but a freaking super star Kobe Bryant came on campus. Are you kidding me?

Hey all I gotta say is if Kyle wants the best to help him develope into a top pick then he knows where to come. If not then let him go play elsewhere but you can`t hate on the kid. It`s his choice, and I`ll wish him all the best with whatever his choice is.
 
landesman and/or stevenson were seen as program changers for us because it would have told other players roberts had turned it around.

anderson moves seton hall up the ladder.

none of the aforementioned would have morphed stj or seton hall into kentucky. it would have been another step on the ladder.  
 
 Dare I say it, but Kyle wouldn't be as much of a "program changer" at Seton Hall on the court, but more so perception-wise on the recruiting trail. They simply don't have the athletes nor style of game to keep the heat off Kyle and get the most out of him. The Hall needs a more athletic, ball-dominating type to be the "program changer" where he can get his own on the court at any time. Kyle at the next level is more the ultimate catalyst, which is why he'd fit sooo well at places like St. John's or UCLA.

Kyle's potential can best be realized with other excellent athletes and scorers around him, where his versatility can shine both on and off the ball. I fear that at a place like Seton Hall, he's simply too talented for the roster and doesn't have the complimentary players around him needed to showcase what he really does well.

Kyle isn't a fast player as we know. He gets around that by having a myriad of different skills and utilizing the skills of his team. A great team player. I think at a program like the Hall will not be able to make up for his lack of speed and he won't have the weapons around him that he needs.

Just an opinion of course. I would never presume to know where is best for him overall, but career-wise, SHU is the worst choice if he wants to win and really shine on the court.
 
The pressure this young man is feeling from "home town" (i.e., Seton Hall) fans must be enormous. So much so that if he's not interested to going to the Hall, he might opt for UCLA just to get away from from all the people who would turn on him and be all over him if he were to be a traitor and sign with St. John's.

Never having any love (or even liking) for Seton Hall, I hope that if we're not KA's choice that he opts for the Bruins -- if for no other reason than to shut up those obnoxious SHU fans who are prematurely celebrating the arrival of their program's savior and the "victory" over our corrupt, unethical & cash-dispensing coaching staff.

I've been wondering the same thing, redken. Those overzealous, over-the-top Hall fans might push him away from the area. LOL Funny, but also sad.

Trust me! Those Hall fans will be livid, if he goes to St. John's. They may have to shut that board down for 24-36 hours, if he announces for the Johnnies. 
 
The pressure this young man is feeling from "home town" (i.e., Seton Hall) fans must be enormous. So much so that if he's not interested to going to the Hall, he might opt for UCLA just to get away from from all the people who would turn on him and be all over him if he were to be a traitor and sign with St. John's.

Never having any love (or even liking) for Seton Hall, I hope that if we're not KA's choice that he opts for the Bruins -- if for no other reason than to shut up those obnoxious SHU fans who are prematurely celebrating the arrival of their program's savior and the "victory" over our corrupt, unethical & cash-dispensing coaching staff.

I've been wondering the same thing, redken. Those overzealous, over-the-top Hall fans might push him away from the area. LOL Funny, but also sad.

Trust me! Those Hall fans will be livid, if he goes to St. John's. They may have to shut that board down for 24-36 hours, if he announces for the Johnnies. 
 

Agree. They'll be calling KA and Lavin a cheater and insist it was rigged somehow. They'll wonder how they blew a huge lead for Kyle. If he chooses SJU, it will be ugly, no matter how civil they try to be.
 
 Dare I say it, but Kyle wouldn't be as much of a "program changer" at Seton Hall on the court, but more so perception-wise on the recruiting trail. They simply don't have the athletes nor style of game to keep the heat off Kyle and get the most out of him. The Hall needs a more athletic, ball-dominating type to be the "program changer" where he can get his own on the court at any time. Kyle at the next level is more the ultimate catalyst, which is why he'd fit sooo well at places like St. John's or UCLA.

Kyle's potential can best be realized with other excellent athletes and scorers around him, where his versatility can shine both on and off the ball. I fear that at a place like Seton Hall, he's simply too talented for the roster and doesn't have the complimentary players around him needed to showcase what he really does well.

Kyle isn't a fast player as we know. He gets around that by having a myriad of different skills and utilizing the skills of his team. A great team player. I think at a program like the Hall will not be able to make up for his lack of speed and he won't have the weapons around him that he needs.

Just an opinion of course. I would never presume to know where is best for him overall, but career-wise, SHU is the worst choice if he wants to win and really shine on the court.
 

Agree with your entire post, MCN. A commitment to the Hall would certainly look good for them, but not sure he's a "program changer" there. He's gonna be a heckuva player wherever he goes. He's also a player who would thrive with us because he'll feed off the current roster and they'll feed off him.

I stated this on yesterday.... It's like one hand washing the other. It'll be the ultimate "Batman and Robin" scenario that his father stated back in July.
 
 Coast2 coast saying we are out of KA sweepstakes Down to UCLA and Seton Hall Gom figure Hope they are wrong
 
 Coast2 coast saying we are out of KA sweepstakes Down to UCLA and Seton Hall Gom figure Hope they are wrong
 

That was posted on yesterday. OTOH, Zags reports something entirely different. I'm not saying this because it's negative news for the Johnnies. I'm saying this because I have a feeling Zags has more credible contacts than Nieves and Borzello.

Maybe, he doesn't end up at St. John's. I doubt Nieves and Borzello know anymore than Zags at this point. It seems like Nieves and Borzello are guessing and piggybacking off the Hall fans tweets. 
 
 Funny twtter exchange between Kyle adn Kelvin Amayo.

Vinny Chase
KyleAnderson5 Vinny Chase
I want to know if i dont choose SHU will i still be able to come to all the games i been going to them every year since i was 9 lol
9 hours ago
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Kelvin Amayo
@KelvinAmayo Kelvin Amayo
@KyleAnderson5 lmaoo u better hide BC they gonna come after u
 
KA would be a program changer for SHU if only b/c of how much "face" they would lose for not signing him. IMO none of the other schools pursuing KA would suffer as much recruiting embarrassment as SHU. (even though Lavs losing out to UCLA on a top east coast prospect would be up there)

Right now SHU has 3 major pressures weighing on their program: 1) The recent success of new BE tri-state coaches Lavs & Rice (where u @ Willard), 2) the revival of previously down BE catholic schools on the recruiting trail SJU & Prov & 3) the growing competitive pressure from the inevitable rise of BE basketball as the SEC of cbb. KA would help in all 3 of those areas.

BTW If KA actually plays PG in college he may not be a one & done player given how much he will have to learn to be able to play PG in the league (PG is probably the deepest position in the league now).

Lastly I wouldn't underestimate how many other players are wanting to play with him wherever he goes. So far big time players Savon Goodman, Shabazz Muhammad & Tony Parker have gone public saying so.

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Bigger, Better, Stronger, Faster............SJU!!
 
 Coast2 coast saying we are out of KA sweepstakes Down to UCLA and Seton Hall Gom figure Hope they are wrong
 

Coast to Coast is not reporting this, Borzello is. Neal is basing his column on Borzello's tweet.
 
The pressure this young man is feeling from "home town" (i.e., Seton Hall) fans must be enormous. So much so that if he's not interested to going to the Hall, he might opt for UCLA just to get away from from all the people who would turn on him and be all over him if he were to be a traitor and sign with St. John's.

Never having any love (or even liking) for Seton Hall, I hope that if we're not KA's choice that he opts for the Bruins -- if for no other reason than to shut up those obnoxious SHU fans who are prematurely celebrating the arrival of their program's savior and the "victory" over our corrupt, unethical & cash-dispensing coaching staff.

I've been wondering the same thing, redken. Those overzealous, over-the-top Hall fans might push him away from the area. LOL Funny, but also sad.

Trust me! Those Hall fans will be livid, if he goes to St. John's. They may have to shut that board down for 24-36 hours, if he announces for the Johnnies. 
 

Agree. They'll be calling KA and Lavin a cheater and insist it was rigged somehow. They'll wonder how they blew a huge lead for Kyle. If he chooses SJU, it will be ugly, no matter how civil they try to be.
 

Anderson's mom lives in Harlem. When he is there, and plays games there, doesn't anyone think he gets tugged to come to SJU? The one thing that is very clear, SJU is talked about frequently and is highly regarded in the local hoops world. How many people are telling him he will turn his back on NYC, by choosing Seton Hall? Not too mention, an infinitely better opportunity to improve his game and chances to become pro.

Even if Anderson picks Staon Hall, then what? He will be making some very nice passes to a bunch of kids who have no business running a break in the BE.

Seton Hall fans can yell and scream as much as they want about Lavin cheating. They are filled with deep and unheathy envy. They have to deal with a Roberts level staff because their last coach left them in tatters. Much the same as Jarvis left SJU. The best Seton Hall fans should hope for is its current staff cleans things up and recruits good kids. Then in about four or five years, they can hire a head coach who can compete with the top level coaches in the BE. Until then, they will be a bottom four conference team, and the number two team in NJ.
 
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