Mike Anderson - Recruiting, Coaching, Etc.
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"As grating as he is, he is a fan"
Oh I agree. I'm just busting balls. I've been in NYC after games and have hung out with Fordham. I'm just messing because I'd hope he'd show up after wins and give credit where due. I've too been critical of Mike Anderson'a recruiting but this stretch is putting all critics to shame including me. We def need more talent but time to make a few comments and eat a bit of crow like many of us..;-)
Oh I agree. I'm just busting balls. I've been in NYC after games and have hung out with Fordham. I'm just messing because I'd hope he'd show up after wins and give credit where due. I've too been critical of Mike Anderson'a recruiting but this stretch is putting all critics to shame including me. We def need more talent but time to make a few comments and eat a bit of crow like many of us..;-)
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Anthony Mattia
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The Dunn haters have to take a look at what he's doing now. 10 of the teams 17 assists! And that bullet pass to Moore had me out of my seat! Just glad Moore caught it /media/kunena/emoticons/grin.png
Dunn had 2 great passes to Moore late in the game, not just one, and at a time when the Friars were making a run. Each of those dunks by Moore was a dagger in the back of the Friars, a true momentum killer.Anthony Mattia" post=418116 said:
Imagine if Moore can add ten pounds of muscle after the season he will become unstoppable down low, his new haunting ground.
Monte" post=418124 said:
He’s always been gracious.
Was this just now or yesterday Monte?
espken" post=418128 said:
Super bored waiting for the super bowl today and I read through the first dozen pages or so of this thread... what a wild ride.
it's crazy to think how much criticism Mike A was getting on the recruiting trail when we hadn't even gotten a chance to see Posh, Cole, Moore, and Wusu play a single minute of college ball.
now Posh is a star and Wusu has been an incredibly solid guy for us.
Adding Pinzon to that backcourt next year.... wow. Fun times ahead
it's crazy to think how much criticism Mike A was getting on the recruiting trail when we hadn't even gotten a chance to see Posh, Cole, Moore, and Wusu play a single minute of college ball.
now Posh is a star and Wusu has been an incredibly solid guy for us.
Adding Pinzon to that backcourt next year.... wow. Fun times ahead
It’s often difficult to tell if St. John’s has won or lost by Mike Anderson’s press conferences. He has such an even temperament. He rarely shows emotion one way or another, a quality that seems to have rubbed off on his team.
Saturday afternoon was different. The Red Storm coach was clearly thrilled. He was smiling, cracking jokes, making Super Bowl predictions.You could tell how pleased he was by the win at Providence. It wasn’t necessarily about beating the Friars for the program’s sixth straight win and seventh victory in eight games.
It was about what it represented.It showed maturity. That the Johnnies weren’t content by pulling a huge upset over No. 3 Villanova. They didn’t read about how great they were. They remained hungry. They didn’t suffer a letdown.
They started red hot, building a 17-point, first-half lead, then took a haymaker from Providence, fell behind by five points, and answered with a 20-3 run to take command.“I was proud of our guys,” he said.Anderson admitted he was unsure how his players would respond after the high of overwhelming Villanova, the premier program in the Big East. The win garnered national attention and put St. John’s in the NCAA Tournament mix. The win over Providence may have said even more about this team and where it can go.
Below are some other takeaways on the red-hot Johnnies:In my last analysis piece, I raved about Posh Alexander’s innate ability to be in the right place at the right time. Every game, the freshman does something different to impress you. Lately, his 3-point shooting has really stood out. In this eight-game stretch, Alexander has been a marksman. He’s hitting 44.1 percent of his attempts (15-of-34) and has hit at least two treys in six separate games. It’s been quite an 180 for the Brooklyn native from downtown. In his first 12 games, he sank just three 3-pointers, and attempted only 16. I’ve spoken to a few people close to Alexander, and they said it was a confidence issue, not an ability to hit shots from the perimeter. That is clearly no longer a problem for the Big East’s best freshman.
That one-game suspension may have been a wakeup call for Isiah Moore. Since he returned, the junior college transfer has been a different player. He’s taken far fewer poor shots, defended more consistently and excelled at what he does best — finishing around the basket. In the last six games, the 6-foot-10 Moore is averaging 10 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16 minutes. He was integral in the win over Providence, scoring three consecutive times in the final minutes to keep the Friars at arm’s length. He’s made important adjustments.
At the end of these games, I take a look at the box score and am frequently surprised by Dylan Addae-Wusu’s numbers. They’re solid for a freshman coming off the bench and playing limited minutes, but they don’t quite match with what I’m seeing. His impact on the game is so much more than his stat totals. Maybe that’s because Addae-Wusu seems to come through in a big spot. He always seems to make the right play. He attacks when the situation calls for it. He comes up with a big rebound when it is needed. Or provides defensive help for a teammate in need. It is why, Anderson said, he’s frequently on the floor in the final minutes. Addae-Wusu has earned his coach’s trust.
Again, I find myself forgetting about this team’s rock, its best player. Julian Champagnie has been just so consistent he can be overlooked. But the sophomore forward is leading the Big East in scoring (19.7), is seventh in rebounding (7.3), eighth in blocks (1.2), fifth in 3-point shooting percentage (43.4) and second in free-throw percentage (85.5). Those are first team all-league numbers. He could get All-American consideration. This week showed his true value. With his shot not falling against Villanova, he did the little things grabbing 13 rebounds and blocking three shots, and made some big offensive plays late. In the win over Providence, he poured in 24 points and helped slow down Nate Watson in the second half. Champagnie is having a tremendous season.
https://nypost.com/2021/02/07/st-johns-showed-maturity-with-big-follow-up-to-villanova-stunner/
Saturday afternoon was different. The Red Storm coach was clearly thrilled. He was smiling, cracking jokes, making Super Bowl predictions.You could tell how pleased he was by the win at Providence. It wasn’t necessarily about beating the Friars for the program’s sixth straight win and seventh victory in eight games.
It was about what it represented.It showed maturity. That the Johnnies weren’t content by pulling a huge upset over No. 3 Villanova. They didn’t read about how great they were. They remained hungry. They didn’t suffer a letdown.
They started red hot, building a 17-point, first-half lead, then took a haymaker from Providence, fell behind by five points, and answered with a 20-3 run to take command.“I was proud of our guys,” he said.Anderson admitted he was unsure how his players would respond after the high of overwhelming Villanova, the premier program in the Big East. The win garnered national attention and put St. John’s in the NCAA Tournament mix. The win over Providence may have said even more about this team and where it can go.
Below are some other takeaways on the red-hot Johnnies:In my last analysis piece, I raved about Posh Alexander’s innate ability to be in the right place at the right time. Every game, the freshman does something different to impress you. Lately, his 3-point shooting has really stood out. In this eight-game stretch, Alexander has been a marksman. He’s hitting 44.1 percent of his attempts (15-of-34) and has hit at least two treys in six separate games. It’s been quite an 180 for the Brooklyn native from downtown. In his first 12 games, he sank just three 3-pointers, and attempted only 16. I’ve spoken to a few people close to Alexander, and they said it was a confidence issue, not an ability to hit shots from the perimeter. That is clearly no longer a problem for the Big East’s best freshman.
That one-game suspension may have been a wakeup call for Isiah Moore. Since he returned, the junior college transfer has been a different player. He’s taken far fewer poor shots, defended more consistently and excelled at what he does best — finishing around the basket. In the last six games, the 6-foot-10 Moore is averaging 10 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16 minutes. He was integral in the win over Providence, scoring three consecutive times in the final minutes to keep the Friars at arm’s length. He’s made important adjustments.
At the end of these games, I take a look at the box score and am frequently surprised by Dylan Addae-Wusu’s numbers. They’re solid for a freshman coming off the bench and playing limited minutes, but they don’t quite match with what I’m seeing. His impact on the game is so much more than his stat totals. Maybe that’s because Addae-Wusu seems to come through in a big spot. He always seems to make the right play. He attacks when the situation calls for it. He comes up with a big rebound when it is needed. Or provides defensive help for a teammate in need. It is why, Anderson said, he’s frequently on the floor in the final minutes. Addae-Wusu has earned his coach’s trust.
Again, I find myself forgetting about this team’s rock, its best player. Julian Champagnie has been just so consistent he can be overlooked. But the sophomore forward is leading the Big East in scoring (19.7), is seventh in rebounding (7.3), eighth in blocks (1.2), fifth in 3-point shooting percentage (43.4) and second in free-throw percentage (85.5). Those are first team all-league numbers. He could get All-American consideration. This week showed his true value. With his shot not falling against Villanova, he did the little things grabbing 13 rebounds and blocking three shots, and made some big offensive plays late. In the win over Providence, he poured in 24 points and helped slow down Nate Watson in the second half. Champagnie is having a tremendous season.
https://nypost.com/2021/02/07/st-johns-showed-maturity-with-big-follow-up-to-villanova-stunner/
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If Posh wins BE rookie of the year , over much higher rated freshman , and Dylan is first team BE rookie, which again is very possible, it really gives him a great selling platform for 2022 recruiting. He can show how the 3 NYC high school kids he and staff recruited all became BE stars as rookies under his tutelage. The instant gratification that young people are looking for today.
the 2022 class will be large , how many who knows because of the extra year granted this season, but hoping coach can get commitments from some high level talent who are most importantly high character kids like those he has brought in to date.
the 2022 class will be large , how many who knows because of the extra year granted this season, but hoping coach can get commitments from some high level talent who are most importantly high character kids like those he has brought in to date.
And If I may add MCN just pointed out how we are leading the BE in offense which I too can't ever remember , though I am in my 39 th year as a devoted fan. Kids watching us just have to love this style of play. Uptempo , high scoring, pressure D , the freedom to shoot for the most part , sharing the ball, and 9-10 players getting solid minutes. You k ow that if you commit to SJU you are going to get minutes from day 1 in a high scoring up tempo offence. May not be perfect for a top 10 kid already looking at the league but certainly very appealing to everyone else.
redmannorth" post=418216 said:
Not to take away from your excellent post RMN, but regarding Wusu I don’t think he’ll be able to sneak into the top 5 or so freshmen in terms of stats this year. Maybe if he had more time with the way he’s trending. However his impact does go so much further than that and over recent stretch hes played more like a senior knowing his role opposed to a freshmen trying to fit in. I said it a few weeks back, what weakness does he have? Regardless, stats or not, I don’t think there’s 5 freshmen in the BE id take over him.