SJU Offseason Thread (portal and recruiting discussions)

[SJU85]

Don’t we still have the money they would have paid Lee? Or was it Jackson or Lee but not both?

We have the money. We St. John’s has a system on how they evaluate kids and based on that evaluation, how much they slot his NIL deal. Whatever that range is, in most cases are not going to go over the maximum f that range especially for a HS kid. Exceptions might be made, but it has to be a major proven difference maker and even then, it would be rare.

 

[Demo]

We should all be "HAPPY" again soon...

I’ve seen this post before…..I hope it’s a new one.

 

[RipDumaine 132]

I’ve seen this post before…..I hope it’s a new one.

About Mitchell

 

[Russ2374]

One of the 114 guys texted that we have the #2 portal class. Don’t see anyway we don’t end up 1

Yes we do per 247 with only Michigan ahead of us. If Yaxel stays in draft they will drop.

However, there are still big names out there that may go pro or play in college like RJ, Watkins, Williams, and Coward. Haggerty and Stojokovic are other dominos that could change things depending upon where they end up.

Top transfer portal classes: Michigan, Kentucky, UNC among top 15 as portal closes

Teams completely overhauled their rosters this offseason.

247sports.com

 

[Joedib]

Yes I was only questioning if they had the money still available they would have paid Lee IF he had come here.

Zach says we would have taken both. He was on podcast tonite

 

[KG44]

Probably not on FTs based on his history, but good far outweighs bad with Dillon bringing D, rebounding, running the court and great athleticism to the table.

Just what this team needs. An athletic big who can rebound and guard the 3/4.

 

[alexd.]

Still need a PG, right??

 

[Chriscin33]

Still need a PG, right??

Absolutely. There is no way we are going into the season without a natural PG on this roster. Hopefully a surprise or two will hit the portal today that we can get.

 

[MainMan]

Still need a PG, right??

Sounds like a portal deal that’s about to take place in an alley.

 

[SJU14]

Sounds like a portal deal that’s about to take place in an alley.

Better than fake transcripts in a parking lot

 

[bucketshardy]

Absolutely. There is no way we are going into the season without a natural PG on this roster. Hopefully a surprise or two will hit the portal today that we can get.

Always have to factor in potential injury concerns... while Dev dealt with his shoulder concerns - Brady/Jaiden out for the season.... we were real fortunate not to have anything happen to our big4 of Z/RJ/Kadary/Scott...

With a potential addition of Mitchell... we have real solid Front Court Depth... but a glaring need for some proven ball-handlers

 

[Blocked by Obekpa]

Better than fake transcripts in a parking lot

Shoutout to St. John’s legend Keith Thomas!

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

Finally

SS&G

 

[espken]

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SS&G

Ian makes 6, joining Tony, Rich, Trevor, Mark and Cedric.

 

[Towerofshred]

Shoutout to St. John’s legend Keith Thomas!

Ughhhh

 

[mattc]

Mitchell, PG, 1-2 projects (possibly Euros) to round out the off-season.

 

[Moose]

Mitchell, PG, 1-2 projects (possibly Euros) to round out the off-season.

Sounds about right.
We really need to see if Prey and/or Lefty take a leap into Year 2. Because I think some are still considering them unknowns.
I choose to remember Prey's baseline dunk vs. Arkansas as his awakening.

 

[Treasure Coast Johnny]

Ian makes 6, joining Tony, Rich, Trevor, Mark and Cedric.

Richie Jackson out of St Agnes started in the backcourt with Carmine Calzonetti on the 65-66 frosh squad, then played backup for three varsity years. Might have had a better career if the 3 point line was available back then.

 

[paultzman]

Richie Jackson out of St Agnes started in the backcourt with Carmine Calzonetti on the 65-66 frosh squad, then played backup for three varsity years. Might have had a better career if the 3 point line was available back then.

And was very successful on Wall Street as I recall.

 

[billthetruth]

Sounds about right.
We really need to see if Prey and/or Lefty take a leap into Year 2. Because I think some are still considering them unknowns.
I choose to remember Prey's baseline dunk vs. Arkansas as his awakening.

Prey is going to take major step up with more time this summer/fall working on game with Pitino and his staff.
While I love Lefty's shooting ability, not sure if his foot speed is going to allow him to defend the quick guards at the Big East level