Rick’s Targets

[SJUWillRockNYC]

Great get.

So who's next?

Boogie Time!

 

[mattc]

Look how Traore is featured on this gfx alongside Soriano as the two returning players. Pitino just gets it.

 

[monte]

You are so right sju85. I’ve tried so hard to not engage. I hold off so many times. But once in awhile I just can’t help it. I’m going to bite my tongue from now on!!! Lol.

Just hit "ignore" and you won't be tempted...as much

 

[kranmars]

Traore right below Rick featured on this gfx. Pitino just gets it.

Pitino missed one here. The Dunlap picture should be one with him dancing.

 

[Money]

Look how Traore is featured on this gfx alongside Soriano as the two returning players. Pitino just gets it.

Deservedly so Pitino gets amazing credit for putting this team together... but as he mentioned hell of a job by the whole staff to recruit 11 new players to this team, while building the foundation for '24 and '25. This is what a hard working staff with great leadership can do... Well done gentlemen!!!

 

[Amaseinyourface]

I don't see how we are all so excited to get Zuby if he is only going to see very limited minutes as Soriano's caddy. Definitely see him getting time at the 4 especially when we need to go big and need strength up front.

Clingan averaged about 10 minutes a game in BE play for uconn. And they are not the team they were without those 10 minutes.

If he is at all capable of playing 10-15 minutes at center at rotation player level it’s huge for next years chances.

 

[gregbodkin]

God, I can't wait for next season!!!

 

[L J S A]

Mildly good news, but we still whiffed badly on Clayton and Thomasson. I give this offseason a C-.

 

[njfan]

I have to say I already love Dunlap . He is not afraid to make a fool of himself and admit it. I don't care if he can't play he's already a fan favorite of mine lol.

 

[Mullins Revenge]

The exorcism is complete. From a bunch of bricklayers to a top 25 caliber roster. A miracle just happened in Jamaica, Queens.

Truly amazing!!!!

 

[Rocket]

Deservedly so Pitino gets amazing credit for putting this team together... but as he mentioned hell of a job by the whole staff to recruit 11 new players to this team, while building the foundation for '24 and '25. This is what a hard working staff with great leadership can do... Well done gentlemen!!!

Yes, it takes a dedicated staff and a name coach to attract the player interest as we have seen in just 8 weeks of recruiting.
Now they can focus on the cream at the top instead of the low hanging fruit previous coaches seemed to cherish.
Yes! It takes a village! Previously, it looked like we were led by village idiots.

 

[paultzman]

“Zuby is a quality athlete, basketball player and person,” said Pitino. “He is an outstanding defensive player who is really going to bolster our front court.”

 

[paultzman]

I never get too far ahead of myself and my baseline is making BE semis, a Dance bid and one win. No sense fast forwarding beyond that, but Pitino is far more driven than any HC we have had here in a while and a better rebuilding architect than even legendary Art Vandelay

 

[BrooklynRed]

Mildly good news, but we still whiffed badly on Clayton and Thomasson. I give this offseason a C-.

Sarcasm???? Or would you prefer them to Dingle?

 

[billthetruth]

Crickets from two posters with screen names of former players. Not shocking.

 

[paultzman]

Crickets from two posters with screen names of former players. Not shocking.

Boo is legit SJU fan, just frustrated w our mediocrity for so long and things taking a wrong turn when you get your hopes up. I get that.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Look how Traore is featured on this gfx alongside Soriano as the two returning players. Pitino just gets it.

What can I say?
From today’s NY Post article:
In the span of 55 days, St. John’s added 11 players, a group heavy with shooters that most experts believe will be a projected NCAA Tournament team.

So I ponder is it sound or is it unrealistic to expect one or more of these occurrences:
1.a 20 W season
2.a BE Tourney W
3.An NCAA invite
4.An NCAA W
5.An All American candidate
6.A POY candidate
7.BE first team player(s)
8.Ongoing fun and excitement
9.Coach of the Year candidate - go HCRP!

There is no substitute for Victory!
General Douglas MacArthur
West Point Class of 1903

 

[vegasman2000]

Honestly it's hard to imagine anyone else doing a better job than Rick; filling in so many holes in 55 days with a far better roster than last year. Genuinely excited about Ejiofor (sp) we don't get kids like this very often.

Storr who? Gardner who?

Bring on December.

 

[vegasman2000]

Sarcasm???? Or would you prefer them to Dingle?

I sure hope it's sarcasm. The only real whiff is Mgbako, and I wouldn't call that a whiff, more like home run ball caught over the fence by Woodson

 

[vegasman2000]

Clingan averaged about 10 minutes a game in BE play for uconn. And they are not the team they were without those 10 minutes.

If he is at all capable of playing 10-15 minutes at center at rotation player level it’s huge for next years chances.

I say again, he will be BE POY this year and national contender as a junior if he is still in college