Rysheed Jordan
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The Big East’s 2013 recruiting class was one that emphasized transition. Schools targeted prospects that would be the backbone of each team’s core for the next few seasons. None of these players will be ready to leave their college campuses for the professional ranks after their freshmen campaigns, but all nine should be focal points the moment the season tips in November.
Rysheed Jordan, St. John’s: Despite the return of both Jamal Branch and D’Angelo Harrison (suspended from the team in early March, Harrison will accompany the squad on their mid-August overseas trip and will likely suit up for the Red Storm in 2013-14), coach Steve Lavin’s recruiting priority was a point guard. Sir’Dominic Pointer, a 6’5″ wing, was the only SJU player last season to use more than 60 percent of the team’s minutes and record an assist rate over 20 percent, and though Lavin may be loathe to entrust a freshman with distribution duties, Harrison must further his transition to a combo guard to end SJU’s offensive stagnation – the squad finished with a record above .500 but posted an in-conference offensive rating of 91.8. St. John’s needs a guard who can forego his own scoring impulses and concentrate on running the squad’s offensive gameplan. Jordan’s arrival should move Phil Greene IV to the bench, and since Lavin often allows his perimeter players freedom to display their natural attributes, the 6’3″ Jordan could thrive in a role where his propensity for north-to-south drives creates openings for his Red Storm ‘mates (and hopefully then boosts the team’s cellar-scraping assist rate).
The Big East’s 2013 recruiting class was one that emphasized transition. Schools targeted prospects that would be the backbone of each team’s core for the next few seasons. None of these players will be ready to leave their college campuses for the professional ranks after their freshmen campaigns, but all nine should be focal points the moment the season tips in November.
Rysheed Jordan, St. John’s: Despite the return of both Jamal Branch and D’Angelo Harrison (suspended from the team in early March, Harrison will accompany the squad on their mid-August overseas trip and will likely suit up for the Red Storm in 2013-14), coach Steve Lavin’s recruiting priority was a point guard. Sir’Dominic Pointer, a 6’5″ wing, was the only SJU player last season to use more than 60 percent of the team’s minutes and record an assist rate over 20 percent, and though Lavin may be loathe to entrust a freshman with distribution duties, Harrison must further his transition to a combo guard to end SJU’s offensive stagnation – the squad finished with a record above .500 but posted an in-conference offensive rating of 91.8. St. John’s needs a guard who can forego his own scoring impulses and concentrate on running the squad’s offensive gameplan. Jordan’s arrival should move Phil Greene IV to the bench, and since Lavin often allows his perimeter players freedom to display their natural attributes, the 6’3″ Jordan could thrive in a role where his propensity for north-to-south drives creates openings for his Red Storm ‘mates (and hopefully then boosts the team’s cellar-scraping assist rate).
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I'm in the minority but I totally disagree. A healthy Phil Greene is an asset on a very good team, probably coming off the bench. He is a guy who can get hot and fill it up quickly when on. The key is whether he is healthy. Last year he wasn't.
Let's remember that Greene was not recruited to be a starter. He was supposed to provide us with about 15-20 minutes of solid bench play per game.
Circumstances (players being ineliegble, Lindsay leaving, waiting for Branch, and then he got hurt) have forced him to take on a much bigger role then expected these past 2 years. That's proven that he's out of his league as a starter here, but off the bench, and off the ball, he certianly can help, IMO.
Circumstances (players being ineliegble, Lindsay leaving, waiting for Branch, and then he got hurt) have forced him to take on a much bigger role then expected these past 2 years. That's proven that he's out of his league as a starter here, but off the bench, and off the ball, he certianly can help, IMO.
When Rysheed Jordan committed to St. John's in the spring, Steve Lavin knew he was adding a dynamic point guard.
The five-star guard out of Roberts Vaux High School in Philadelphia will be the only freshman on Lavin's roster in 2013-14, but is expected to contribute immediately. Without yet having played a college game, Jordan is already making an impact in St. John's workouts.
"Rysheed is a game-changer for me because of his ability to get into the lane, making plays for myself and for others," transfer shooting specialist Max Hooper mentioned on Saturday at the Dribble for the Cure event held at St. John's. "The sky is the limit for him, and there is no limit to the impact that he can have for us."
The addition of Hooper provides St. John's with quite possibly its best perimeter shooter in over a decade, one who will greatly benefit from having a visionary guard on the floor with him. The Red Storm finished last season having converted a woeful 27% of its three-point attempts - an aspect the team must improve on to move up the Big East standings.
St. John's has worked diligently this offseason on improving its perimeter game. Returning offensive weapons and traditional basket-attackers like JaKarr Sampson and Sir`Dominic Pointer are seeking to be options from deep.
"Rysheed is going to be a great young freshman point guard," mentioned Sir'Dom Pointer. "He's already making things easier for us on the floor, as well as getting to the hoop."
Jordan joins a St. John's backcourt that already had potential in Jamal Branch, who suffered a knee sprain in February of last season that debilitated his progression as the team's point guard.
"Rysheed is a special player," said Steve Lavin on Saturday. "What is nice is that he is different [than Branch] and that they complement one another."
Known throughout his high school days as one of the quickest guards in the nation, Jordan gives the Johnnies an element that they missed a year ago. Though Branch also shares a keen ability to anticipate play development, he is more deliberate and works well working in the pick-and-roll set. Jordan, however, can blow past defenders without attracting traffic.
WHAT IS NICE IS THAT HE IS DIFFERENT [THAN BRANCH] AND THAT THEY COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER.
-STEVE LAVIN, ON RYSHEED JORDAN
"One thing that jumps out [about Jordan] is that he's as impressive a guy I've ever coached in space, with the ability to create off the bounce and get into the heart of the defense," Lavin continued. "Right now, I feel that [Rysheed] is better without a screen than he is with a screen. Very similar to an option quarterback, he knows when to pitch it and when to hold it. He has that gift."
Jordan possesses the ability to create for others, yet realize when something isn't developing to plan, he can finish over the top of a defender. At 6-foot-3, he utilizes his size to his advantage in a variety of ways.
But perhaps the most advantageous part of adding Jordan to the fold will be diversification of Lavin's options. With a dynamic guard and such a deep roster that can turn into 12- or even 13-man rotations, St. John's will be able to use its best players in their natural positions, which will include keeping D`Angelo Harrison off the ball.
"He and Jamal are both doing an unbelievable job," said Harrison. "It's nice for me now that I don't have to waste a lot of energy doing all of that stuff."
It is still unknown how extensive Rysheed Jordan's impact will be for St. John's as a freshman, but you can bet that it will be felt. The guard will be a key piece to the Red Storm's contention for an NCAA Tournament bid come March.
http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/st...ns-red-storm-rysheed-jordan-point-guard-lavin
The five-star guard out of Roberts Vaux High School in Philadelphia will be the only freshman on Lavin's roster in 2013-14, but is expected to contribute immediately. Without yet having played a college game, Jordan is already making an impact in St. John's workouts.
"Rysheed is a game-changer for me because of his ability to get into the lane, making plays for myself and for others," transfer shooting specialist Max Hooper mentioned on Saturday at the Dribble for the Cure event held at St. John's. "The sky is the limit for him, and there is no limit to the impact that he can have for us."
The addition of Hooper provides St. John's with quite possibly its best perimeter shooter in over a decade, one who will greatly benefit from having a visionary guard on the floor with him. The Red Storm finished last season having converted a woeful 27% of its three-point attempts - an aspect the team must improve on to move up the Big East standings.
St. John's has worked diligently this offseason on improving its perimeter game. Returning offensive weapons and traditional basket-attackers like JaKarr Sampson and Sir`Dominic Pointer are seeking to be options from deep.
"Rysheed is going to be a great young freshman point guard," mentioned Sir'Dom Pointer. "He's already making things easier for us on the floor, as well as getting to the hoop."
Jordan joins a St. John's backcourt that already had potential in Jamal Branch, who suffered a knee sprain in February of last season that debilitated his progression as the team's point guard.
"Rysheed is a special player," said Steve Lavin on Saturday. "What is nice is that he is different [than Branch] and that they complement one another."
Known throughout his high school days as one of the quickest guards in the nation, Jordan gives the Johnnies an element that they missed a year ago. Though Branch also shares a keen ability to anticipate play development, he is more deliberate and works well working in the pick-and-roll set. Jordan, however, can blow past defenders without attracting traffic.
WHAT IS NICE IS THAT HE IS DIFFERENT [THAN BRANCH] AND THAT THEY COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER.
-STEVE LAVIN, ON RYSHEED JORDAN
"One thing that jumps out [about Jordan] is that he's as impressive a guy I've ever coached in space, with the ability to create off the bounce and get into the heart of the defense," Lavin continued. "Right now, I feel that [Rysheed] is better without a screen than he is with a screen. Very similar to an option quarterback, he knows when to pitch it and when to hold it. He has that gift."
Jordan possesses the ability to create for others, yet realize when something isn't developing to plan, he can finish over the top of a defender. At 6-foot-3, he utilizes his size to his advantage in a variety of ways.
But perhaps the most advantageous part of adding Jordan to the fold will be diversification of Lavin's options. With a dynamic guard and such a deep roster that can turn into 12- or even 13-man rotations, St. John's will be able to use its best players in their natural positions, which will include keeping D`Angelo Harrison off the ball.
"He and Jamal are both doing an unbelievable job," said Harrison. "It's nice for me now that I don't have to waste a lot of energy doing all of that stuff."
It is still unknown how extensive Rysheed Jordan's impact will be for St. John's as a freshman, but you can bet that it will be felt. The guard will be a key piece to the Red Storm's contention for an NCAA Tournament bid come March.
http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/st...ns-red-storm-rysheed-jordan-point-guard-lavin
