SJU Offseason Thread (portal and recruiting discussions)

[paultzman]

Never underestimate the issues inherent in paying stars at a certain level and impact on returnees. It is what it is, but stressful.

 

[bamafan]

I could get 6 APG playing point with this roster. All he needs to do is have fewer than the 5 TOs per game I would have

5?

But how many turnovers after the first TV timeout?

 

[Jack Williams]

Based on how things are playing out, I think the staff's next play is to convince a point guard to enter the portal that has not yet. Could be DJ, could be someone else

 

[Howie71]

Based on how things are playing out, I think the staff's next play is to convince a point guard to enter the portal that has not yet. Could be DJ, could be someone else

If I had to guess, those wheels have already been turning.

 

[SJU85]

Zach text:
"A few things.

1. Xaivian Lee committed to Florida last night. Tough blow for St. John's. It did all it could. Lee preferred the national champions.

2. Ian Jackson has not committed yet. Still looking very good for the Johnnies.

3. Today could be a busy day on a few fronts."

The last point is rather cryptic. It could mean someone (or multiple) are coming, could mean someone or (or multiple) are leaving or some combination of the coming and leaving scenarios.

 

[paultzman]

The last point is rather cryptic. It could mean someone (or multiple) are coming, could mean someone or (or multiple) are leaving or some combination of the coming and leaving scenarios.

yup

 

[Moose]

He is either going to the NBA or returning to Arkansas so there is no need to enter the portal.

Ok what am I missing? Does Boogie have pictures of Cal in drag or something?

All kidding aside what makes it such a certainty. They have Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas who are both PG's coming in next year. Pretty crowded.

 

[guinness77]

The last point is rather cryptic. It could mean someone (or multiple) are coming, could mean someone or (or multiple) are leaving or some combination of the coming and leaving scenarios.

"Either he's alive or he's dead, or the cops got him... or they don't.”

 

[Mean Gene]

How good can Lewis potentially be as a freshman is now the question.

Jace Richardson

 

[paultzman]

 

[Amaseinyourface]

6'2, should have 2 years left.

 

[DanFF6]

6'2, should have 2 years left.

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He’s described as more of a combo guard. He can shoot the ball, but we need a pass first guy with the shooters we will ultimately assemble (Jackson). But beggars can’t be choosers.

 

[Jack Williams]

oh.... i pray this is a situation like where Glover listed Kentucky. Hope we are just here to make his list look good and not actually in on him

 

[Howie71]

He’s described as more of a combo guard. He can shoot the ball, but we need a pass first guy with the shooters we will ultimately assemble (Jackson). But beggars can’t be choosers.

I assure you Rick is no beggar. Patience...

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

Pitino loves big guards. Mug not a big guard. Can’t switch with Mug.

I’m with you on big guards . Which is why I never understood Devion Smith who was Smurf sized as a pg.
Smith had good lift under the hoop to rebound but , it seemed to me that every time he went to the hoop , his shot was blocked and he was knocked into the BB base or , the cheerleaders

True , he seemed to never recover from his injury as he wasn’t the same player after that .

I thought his turnover he made passing the ball right to the Arkansas player was very costly in a tight game and , he missed a few key free throws .down the stretch as well

Regardless of skill , I think big guards are necessary in the BE.

I know everyone loves Boogie but , to me he’s very small for the NBA . Just my opinion .

And , he seems I have dropped to 2 nd round of Draft , if he stays in .

 

[vegasman2000]

 

[mellonumba9]

Captain Jack official?

 

[dk423]

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Matt on the phone talking to elite PGs not in the portal

 

[passitback]

 

[mjmaherjr]

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Thank you ridgewood savings