SJU Transfer Targets/Possibilities

[monte]

All:
The general commentary about the roster turnover has been moved to its own thread (you'll figure out the name of that one without my help).

Let's keep this one to the topic of possible additions to the team.
Thanks.

Great move LMF. This way those who don't want to hear those of us who are angry and venting, will stay away. 
 

 

[fordham96]

Silva:

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1378107814221058050?s=19

 

[lawmanfan]

Heard Iggy had a Zoom call with Bryce Drew and Grand Canyon.

The Drew's can be a rather shady bunch, but like our changes if CMA thinks he can unearth this kid's talents.  

Seemz this was a prescient post, given the programs who were reportedly interested in Igheion. You kind of get the feeling that they were all interested, but Grand Canyon went above and beyond.

We could definitely use a big body but hopefully there are other options put there who might be better.

 

[L J S A]

Silva:

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1378107814221058050?s=19

Still early, but since it looks like we may be undersized again this would be a huge get. Not sure how he feels about having to be our starting center when bigger teams could offer him a PF spot, though.

 

[MCNPA]

As far as being undersized goes, does nobody remember those years where guys like Glover, ty grant etc were our biggest player at like 6’6”? Those days we were truly undersized.  Certainly we need to add one big body in the middle but completed to many past years not as undersized.  

 

[Eric2]

As far as being undersized goes, does nobody remember those years where guys like Glover, ty grant etc were our biggest player at like 6’6”? Those days we were truly undersized.  Certainly we need to add one big body in the middle but completed to many past years not as undersized.  


Middleton, Grant, Singleton, Minlend, and Glover.  I liked Grant’s game the most because he was skilled in the post and may have been the tallest at 6-7.  These guys were all very strong and had some weight on them.  They knew how to use that strength to score in the post, box out for rebounds, and push bigger guys further away from the basket on defense.  It’s hard enough today to get a 6-9 to 7 foot kid that wants to do those things, they all want to stand out on the perimeter to shoot threes, show off their handle and out jump guys for rebounds.  Finding undersized kids that work on post skills is probably harder.  Bigs don’t want to be bigs today.  Marcellus is a perfect example of a kid who would have been that type of undersized player 20-30 years ago, but he’d rather stand out on the perimeter and shoot threes.  I don’t see anything wrong with bigs shooting threes and improving skills, I just wish they wouldn’t abandon post scoring and boxing out for rebounds.  Jordan, Barkley, and Kobe were great perimeter guys but they also posted up guys for easy baskets.  The more ways a guy can score the harder it is to stop them.  Out of all the recruits we have coming in I’m most interested in  the kid Stanley because he reminds me of those old school undersized post guys except he’s taller than them at 6-8.  (hopefully).  He looks strong, skilled in post, and hopefully consistently  boxes out for rebounds.  I think he could be the sleeper of this class.
 

 

[Amaseinyourface]

From Ken Wheeler  on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

 

[bk8664]

From Aaron’s dad on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

Nice to hear!

 

[boo haarvey]

From Aaron’s dad on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

He’s a Dad!  I’m sure he’s referring to the “move” SJU made in signing his son.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

From Aaron’s dad on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

He’s a Dad!  I’m sure he’s referring to the “move” SJU made in signing his son.

Right and hopefully when CMA sold him and his son on coming here they weren’t selling him on some wishful thinking. .

 

[boo haarvey]

From Aaron’s dad on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

He’s a Dad!  I’m sure he’s referring to the “move” SJU made in signing his son.

Right and hopefully when CMA sold him and his son on coming here they weren’t selling him on some wishful thinking. .

I think all coaches sell based on wishful thinking to some extent.  I think the staff likely projected optimism  that Champagnie will return, but don’t know for sure.  I think the staff projected optimism in their ability to recruit to fill the gaps from the recent transfers — they better!

But I’m highly skeptical that the staff has some secret transfer up their sleeve that they are certain or near certain is coming.  

In short, I think it’s great that the kid’s Dad is optimistic about our future, but I’d take it with a grain of salt.  If he wasn’t, presumably the kid wouldn’t have come.
 

 

[paultzman]

SJU should start a PTA with all our “active” parents through the years

 

[Amaseinyourface]

From Aaron’s dad on Twitter 
”St. John's University is a "sleeping giant" in college basketball.  With the moves being made this off season, it wouldn't surprise me if they stay in the Top 25 AP polls during 2021-'22 season.

#SJUSleepingGiant“


 Hopefully he knows some things! 

He’s a Dad!  I’m sure he’s referring to the “move” SJU made in signing his son.

Right and hopefully when CMA sold him and his son on coming here they weren’t selling him on some wishful thinking. .

I think all coaches sell based on wishful thinking to some extent.  I think the staff likely projected optimism  that Champagnie will return, but don’t know for sure.  I think the staff projected optimism in their ability to recruit to fill the gaps from the recent transfers — they better!

But I’m highly skeptical that the staff has some secret transfer up their sleeve that they are certain or near certain is coming.  

In short, I think it’s great that the kid’s Dad is optimistic about our future, but I’d take it with a grain of salt.  If he wasn’t, presumably the kid wouldn’t have come.

 

If you couldn’t tell I’m very much taking it with a grain of salt

 

[paultzman]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

 

[Knight]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

Or, Posh grows 12-13” and becomes the first Point Center.

 

[MakingPlays]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

You guys know anything about this kid?  He just entered the portal. 

[URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278690/jaheam-cornwall[/URL]

 

[IDRAFT]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

As “what if’s” go that’s a great one. Love his game.

 

[lawmanfan]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

You guys know anything about this kid?  He just entered the portal. 

[URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278690/jaheam-cornwall[/URL]

Brooklyn kid who sure seems like a fit for Anderson

 

[Amaseinyourface]

I just need to clear my head from all the exit reactions and express my hope that an aggressive, overachieving guard like Jose Alvarado opts for portal and considers playing his last year at home. To add to my fantasy island existence, he and Posh would be tremendous warriors together & with Julian get us to the Dance. Not suggesting anything, simply in a “what if” mood.

You guys know anything about this kid?  He just entered the portal. 

[URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278690/jaheam-cornwall[/URL]

Brooklyn kid who sure seems like a fit for Anderson

Career 43% 3pt shooter with 230 makes.

 

[MarkRedman]

Article about Noah Gurley, a transfer from Furman, his interest in St John's and NY connection

[URL]https://www.rumbleinthegarden....oah-gurley-interest-furman-transfer-interview[/URL]