Open Practice this Sunday oct 1

MCNPA said:
I was going to say the same. In all likelihood I see Jenkins, Dingle, Luis, Ledlum and Soriano and I think that’s set. That lineup has offensive firepower at every spot on the floor. I have no doubt Zuby will play a ton but he won’t knock Joel off the floor and won’t supplant an alpha-scorer and senior like Dingle who can put up look at extremely quickly. That said, we have an entire second team of guys who could probably start at most of these Big East programs. A second line up with any mix of Wilcher/Cruz, Alleyne, Dunlap, Zuby, Taylor, Conway would hold their own and all will push to get starting games at some point.
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MCNPA said:
I was going to say the same. In all likelihood I see Jenkins, Dingle, Luis, Ledlum and Soriano and I think that’s set. That lineup has offensive firepower at every spot on the floor. I have no doubt Zuby will play a ton but he won’t knock Joel off the floor and won’t supplant an alpha-scorer and senior like Dingle who can put up look at extremely quickly. That said, we have an entire second team of guys who could probably start at most of these Big East programs. A second line up with any mix of Wilcher/Cruz, Alleyne, Dunlap, Zuby, Taylor, Conway would hold their own and all will push to get starting games at some point.
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We sound so deep, we don't have to go crazy about fear of fouling.
We can run all night and just wear them down, when we need to.
In the past they referred to us as a scrappy team that was it.

Now we are scrappy and talented, very talented! "BALLERS"
!"It's October, pretty soon they'll be saying, "Play Ball."
The Big East has gotten way bigger.
 
redmen4life said:
again, this is based on what i saw yesterday.

dingle was not aggressive at all.

i will also say, that having RP being candid is so refreshing. everything he's been saying throughout the last few weeks about the players has been absolutely true.

PS: Would any of the guys on last year's team crack the rotation?
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If I was Dingle, i'd leave others do their thing yesterday, I wouldn't worry about practice either If i had his talent.

I believe we'll see the real Dingle at MSG vs. Michigan.
 
SJUWillRockNYC said:
If I was Dingle, i'd leave others do their thing yesterday, I wouldn't worry about practice either If i had his talent.

I believe we'll see the real Dingle at MSG vs. Michigan.
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Also want to see Soriano and crew tear up Hunter Dickinson.
 
Beasts of the East said:
First off, it was just a practice, really not a great tool to pass judgment.

Ledlum stood out as an inside outside threat. No.one shot well or finished well around the hoop.

Soriano looked quicker but still as strong maybe stronger and asserted himself in the paint better.

Id say about 500-600 fans, above the 400 i guessed yesterday. Those expecting 4000 would be disappointed but to me, if we beat Michigan and sweep in Charleston fans will light up.

This was an NIL event primarily and i was told they sold about 500 t-shirts. Less than 100 bought an autograph wristband for $30 but i was told that went well.

Saw and chatted Sharif Fordham, who coaches nassau cc for past 8 seasons. George Johnson was also there but i dont think anyone except me and Panther noticed.

The great news is a very toned down Pitino got after his guys for not cutting, not pushing the ball on every possession, not playing defense, etc. He was zoned in on everything, a HUGE improvement over previous practices I've been to.

Rick spoke to the crowd and did say he expects to play 10 or 11 guys.

Based on today I'd say other than Ledlum and Soriano, the other 3 are anyone's good guess. They have about a month to start playimg defense and playing purposeful offense and sticking shots when open.

Saw matt a, vin from storm, panther, and idrsft and a bunch others i dont know from here.

Practice was a c minus generously. Pitino a B because he toned it down for fans, attendance C minus, NIl effort and solid B.

Nice effort to open practice but could have been better promoted.

Kudos to Rick for supporting Showalter. :)
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Thanks for the update.

Sorry to hear that more of a fuss was not made about George Johnson .
He deserves a fuss as he was truly an exceptional player., but maybe too long ago.
 
George Johnson is very much overlooked when it comes to greats at SJU. He is the schools alltime rebounder with 1240. A record which most likely will not be broken. Top 8 alltime in points scored and blocked shots. Solid NBA career as well.
 
espken said:
George Johnson is very much overlooked when it comes to greats at SJU. He is the schools alltime rebounder with 1240. A record which most likely will not be broken. Top 8 alltime in points scored and blocked shots. Solid NBA career as well.
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He falls into the pre-Big East, pre-all-games-on-TV era of SJU basketball, which unfortunately is a black hole.

There aren't even color photos of him or really anyone pre-80s on the interwebs.
 
swish said:
Thanks for the update.

Sorry to hear that more of a fuss was not made about George Johnson .
He deserves a fuss as he was truly an exceptional player., but maybe too long ago.
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Sharif Fordham
MainMan said:
He falls into the pre-Big East, pre-all-games-on-TV era of SJU basketball, which unfortunately is a black hole.

There aren't even color photos of him or really anyone pre-80s on the interwebs.
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George Johnson was perhaps our best power forward in the past 50 years.
 
Beasts of the East said:
Sharif Fordham

George Johnson was perhaps our best power forward in the past 50 years.
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I think you're overlooking someone....


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