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St. John’s Simeon Wilcher motivated to excel in loaded new-look backcourt
Simeon Wilcher didn’t see it as impacting him negatively. Deivon Smith and Kadary Richmond would make the Johnnies — and himself — better.
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“He’s the scorer among the [backcourt]. He’s gotta take the most 3’s on the team. He’s going to be the guy who scores,” Pitino said. “I think he’s going to have a great season — as I expected him to have as a sophomore.”![]()
St. John’s Simeon Wilcher motivated to excel in loaded new-look backcourt
Simeon Wilcher didn’t see it as impacting him negatively. Deivon Smith and Kadary Richmond would make the Johnnies — and himself — better.nypost.com
We talking about MJ ( Jordan ) or MJ ( white chocolate ) ?I was first to say he reminded me of MJ (of course a poor man’s version). You can look it up!![]()
Thought the same thing at the beginning of last season but he was just too frail. In this world of stretch 4's, Pitino might just have found one.Always thought his best chance for minutes (and impact) was at PF so this is good news. Now we just need Pitino to agree with me.
I thought they had a chance at first place based just on conference turnover. No reason yet to change my mind.Kinda crazy how deep we are even without Prey. This SJU team has thoroughbreds like Repole’s stable. With Rick P coaching, I see us going a long way this season.
proven - yes - but feel that they were coming in at their ceilingTo play devils advocate, you could make the case than Nahiem and Glen Taylor, at this point last year, were more proven then anyone on our bench headed into this year.
Don’t totally disagree. I do think our quality depth this year is based an awful lot on what we hope we have. Not necessarily what we know we have.proven - yes - but feel that they were coming in at their ceiling
bench potential - much higher this year...
Always more of a Who and Zeppelin man myselfYeah but that was in the Beatles vs Stones debate right?
His ability to impact the game without the ball in his hands will be massive. Smith, Richmond, Luis, and Wilcher (to a lesser degree) will command so much of the ball to do damage.To me Aaron Scott is the X factor on how far this team will go. I have visions of Sir Dom type contributions from Scott this year
You little devil you. Sorry to disagree but on size alone we seem to be much deeper this year. We are not even talking about glover, whilcher and brady bigger older and stronger, lefty being the 4th guard who will have to fight for mins and who knows what impact prey may have. 2 legit 7 footers. I am like a football fan after the draft. It may all come back dowwn to earth in Jan but i will enjoy and dream until octTo play devils advocate, you could make the case than Nahiem and Glen Taylor, at this point last year, were more proven then anyone on our bench headed into this year.
Our depth has the potential to be great.You little devil you. Sorry to disagree but on size alone we seem to be much deeper this year. We are not even talking about glover, whilcher and brady bigger older and stronger, lefty being the 4th guard who will have to fight for mins and who knows what impact prey may have. 2 legit 7 footers. I am like a football fan after the draft. It may all come back dowwn to earth in Jan but i will enjoy and dream until oct
You had me 100% until the last statement. You don’t really believe that you’d rather Scott than KadaryHis ability to impact the game without the ball in his hands will be massive. Smith, Richmond, Luis, and Wilcher (to a lesser degree) will command so much of the ball to do damage.
Scott adds defense, athleticism, shooting, and versatility to any lineup at the 3 or 4.
After Smith, he’s the biggest addition IMO. Kadary was the cherry on top of it all.
There's only ONE version of Sir Dom that we talk about--- like one version of David Cain we like to talk about --- their Senior Seasons, what elseWhich version of Sir Dom?
I think Kadary is a better player, if that was the question. I think Scott completes the circuit for Pitino. Perhaps in a way Kadary wouldn’t. Luckily we don’t have to find out.You had me 100% until the last statement. You don’t really believe that you’d rather Scott than Kadary
Agreed. The whole team, starters, bench, everything, is potential, as it is for most teams in the brave new world. I get the discussions, not much else to talk or write about but I seem to remember similar high player praise from Pitino and declarations of a national presence from fans last year; just coach speak and bar talk until…………..Our depth has the potential to be great.
that must be the most massive Cherry of all time.....lolAfter Smith, he’s the biggest addition IMO. Kadary was the cherry on top of it all.
When I think mod v rockers I think Jam v Clash myself.Always more of a Who and Zeppelin man myself
So when we say rockers we’re not talking about Shawn Michaels and Marty Janetty?When I think mod v rockers I think Jam v Clash myself.