One would have to think Van Macon has some input regarding who stays right? He not only recruited the players but he’s been here through it all so he knows who accepts coaching etc. Pitino could have only watched so much tape to discern skill level and playing style in past years. Macon is a pro who has coached at a high level outside of his time with Anderson so he should have a broader view of what it takes to be a good player at St. John’s and the collegiate level. It’s wild that Pitino is so open about running players off the team. But this is college athletics today and we just hired the best.
Perhaps Pitino will value Macon's respected opinion and listen to what he has to say too. That seemed to be a problem with the last leader
What do you want Father Shanley to say? Show me an introductory press conference that is not filled with platitudes and that will be the first one ever on record.
At end of the day it is up to an individual to shape his own life. You can have the best environment in the world but at end of day it’s up to you on what you do with it. I just care about winning. I root for this team to win and do not care for who has a 4.0 gpa.
I get that. I have a soft spot for the Soriano, Posh, and Wusu trio. It would be nice if they could get one last crack at the NCAA tournament.
That's fine with me, most of our roster isn't great.
exactly my feelings 112.
Very plausible RMW. Except not sure he ran Pinzon out and is running Curbelo out. Those are 2 kids who likely ran themselves out. Also, as 112 alluded to, this sounds like Pitino's way of issuing a warning to all the kids " it's my way or the highway". Drissa and Siriano are clearly willing to do it Rick's way. The others may be unsure.
Rick is a master at this. He's airing this because he wants the college basketball world, and especially current and future recruits, to know that there's a new sherif in town. You're either with him or you're not. He's not singling out kids by name, so I've got no problem with this. Of course the snowflakes will be highly offended by these tactics.
i think Rick would be a fan of continuity if he felt that the players on the current roster could play his style and Win. He apparently doesn't.
Your loyalty to the core group , Posh, Wusu, etc is understood . But , the reality is this team over the Anderson years was mostly a poor team . They had 2 decent wins last year , PC and UCOnn before the Huskies jelled . Other than that they had 5 wins against Butler , G’Town and DePaul . Teams worse than ours . Pitino wants a certain type of skill sets in his players . Anderson didn’t stress much of anything except helter skelter BB that was ugly to watch . Posh , Wusu always played all out in my opinion . But , neither has all the 5 tools needed . I do believe Posh has superior skills in stealing the ball and genuinely being a whirling dervish on the Court . But , he’s a poor shooter at this level . Taller , faster BE guards often blew by him . Wusu also gives 100 percent all the time but , again was part of a 8 th place team . He’s a decent role player but , is he a Pitino player ? We will see who Rick chooses to return . And , Fr. Shanley mentioned turmoil in the locker room and poor Academics in the classroom for some players . We have no idea who he is referring to and probably shouldn’t but , Pitino knows . So do Soriano and Drissa . So does Van . Dealing Rick the players on the Court this season doesn’t translate to great improvement next year and Pitino knows that . Only a few will be chosen . Already have , Soriano , Drissa, Storr so far . I would say it’s better than even money that Clayton jr is coming here . Probably with the starting PG guard position already given .
