Staffing Change

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[quote="Chicago Days" post=288971]It’s one thing to be excited by the current roster and our prospects for next season—particularly if Mustapha is eligible—but it is a bit myopic to not realize that the Staff needs to change to better position the program for the future.
I won’t belabor it, because I’m truly excited by this team, on paper, but 1 season’s success is a highlight, not a legacy.[/quote]

Totally agree. I have high hopes for this year, but concerns about the staff's approach to recruiting and the future.

I think the staff deserves credit for the incredible job done on the transfer market. However, their recruiting, developing and retaining of high school kids has been another story. From 2015-2017, Mullin has had 10 high school recruits sign with the program (Lovett, Yakwe, Sima, Ellison, Mussini, Ponds, Freudenberg, Wilson, Trimble, Diakate). All but two have left the program for whatever reason.

Villanova is the blueprint of how St. John’s can sustain long-term success. Villanova signed 8 high school recruits over that same period. All 8 were on their roster this past year, and three got drafted. Villanova had only one transfer player on their entire roster last year. By contrast, SJU has 8 transfers on the roster for this upcoming season.

Clearly, Villanova's recent success is a factor. But the point is the same The staff needs to do a better job of recruiting, developing and retaining high school recruits.
 
Sense Rice to SJU situation is “glacial” but moving along. We’ll see.
 
[quote="SLYFOXX1968" post=289071]If the inference is that Rice would have had any impact in the 11 Game losing streak , it’s a big stretch . Better to think Lovett might have had a impact in 3 or 4 games or, more . It seems this Board might be split 50/50 as to whether Rice should be hired . A fair assessment , I think . Wins over Duke and Villanova took a lot of sting out of the January doldrums .[/quote]

It’s all guesswork Sly, but yes I think LoVett’s defection cost us 3-5 games and definitely an NIT bid.
But having a fully engaged staff—in games management, player development and recruiting—is also important to a team’s success and to how it responds to a losing cycle.
I think we need an experienced AC to help with the players and one with local and AAU recruiting ties.
Whether that’s Rice or not remains to be seen—but we need ‘that guy’.
We are mis-staffed or under-staffed.
Call it what you will, but we need a full time AC, fully engaged in the program.
 
[quote="SLYFOXX1968" post=289071]If the inference is that Rice would have had any impact in the 11 Game losing streak , it’s a big stretch . Better to think Lovett might have had a impact in 3 or 4 games or, more . It seems this Board might be split 50/50 as to whether Rice should be hired . A fair assessment , I think . Wins over Duke and Villanova took a lot of sting out of the January doldrums .[/quote] I am for the Rice hire. Would guess that more than 50 % is for the hire. But, one thing for sure, the majority of posters favor the addition of another assistant coach.
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=289074]Sense Rice to SJU situation is “glacial” but moving along. We’ll see.[/quote]

But why ? Absolutely no reason why this can't get done, whether it's Rice or somebody else. I predict they linger until they send out the season ticket information. And once they have you they won't hire anyone. Surprise. Surprise . Gotcha again. Don't ask me why they would do this. We Are .....
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=289027]Rice
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I'm afraid the flow of water might be too forceful
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=289074]Sense Rice to SJU situation is “glacial” but moving along. We’ll see.[/quote]

Well, once a glacier gets going, it is unstoppable, right?!?
Just praying this gets done—an experienced, full-time AC with local and AAU recruiting ties—we need ‘that guy’.
C’mon Chris. It’s your program. Pull the trigger.
Let’s go Johnnies.
 
I did not think Mullin needed more help than what he received from St.Jean, Mitch, last year in terms of Game Management or , player development . I am of the faction that would support anybody but, Rice . As for Mullin’s recruits , I may be mistaken but, Freudenberg , Mussini , perhaps one or 2 others might have had some initial contact with Lavin , prior to his leaving . Sima showed early he wasn’t BE caliber . Yakwe took a while longer but, just never progressed. Bad hands, no shot , foul prone , at inorportune times . Good leaper , poor defensively . Not a loss for us . As for current HS players , there seems to be several bordering on many who would have a shot at getting . Villanova has had advantage of Recruiting off of 2 National Chsmpionships in last 3 years . Wright has moved into the top of the Elite Coaches Club and deservedly so . Winning , regardless if it results from Transfers , plays a big role in Recruting . We should see that in 2018-19 season .
 
This has got to be the longest flirtation with an assistant coaching candidate in history. It's been going on for like a year and a half now. Is there any actual reason why it isn't either done or definitely not happening at this point?
 
[quote="RedStormNC" post=289084]Since Rice or alt option not solidified

Is Richmond still cashing SJU paychecks in Cali?[/quote]

We need an assistant coach who has proven recruiting presence in the NY area, and who can help with the post players. The track record of our recent post players: Chris O., Delarosa brothers, Alibegovic, Sima and Yakwe speaks for itself. Bringing Richmond back would be a mistake.
 
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[quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=289085]This has got to be the longest flirtation with an assistant coaching candidate in history. It's been going on for like a year and a half now. Is there any actual reason why it isn't either done or definitely not happening at this point?[/quote]
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[quote="Paultzman" post=289087][quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=289085]This has got to be the longest flirtation with an assistant coaching candidate in history. It's been going on for like a year and a half now. Is there any actual reason why it isn't either done or definitely not happening at this point?[/quote]
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There’s an apt and appropriate ‘image’!
 
[quote="kred" post=289077][quote="Paultzman" post=289074]Sense Rice to SJU situation is “glacial” but moving along. We’ll see.[/quote]

But why ? Absolutely no reason why this can't get done, whether it's Rice or somebody else. I predict they linger until they send out the season ticket information. And once they have you they won't hire anyone. Surprise. Surprise . Gotcha again. Don't ask me why they would do this. We Are .....[/quote]

Don't want to take this off topic but can someone tell me approximately how many season ticket holders there are?
 
Tea leaves;

Mitch absence may be an indication of his willingness to move back to the Special Assistant spot or he opts to move on. It will be interesting to see what staff is out there during July open period. I would be surprised if Mitch is one.

Rice may be only candidate for a AC position. I still believe even if he comes, it will be after he completes his AAU gig in July.

Lastly, my tea leaves may suck. :)
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=289096]Tea leaves;

Mitch absence may be an indication of his willingness to move back to the Special Assistant spot or he opts to move on. It will be interesting to see what staff is out there during July open period. I would be surprised if Mitch is one.

Rice may be only candidate for a AC position. I still believe even if he comes, it will be after he completes his AAU gig in July.

Lastly, my tea leaves may suck. :)[/quote]

Great ‘reading’, Paultz.
Yours are far better than anybody else’s!
Lol.
 
[quote="SLYFOXX1968" post=289083]I did not think Mullin needed more help than what he received from St.Jean, Mitch, last year in terms of Game Management or , player development . I am of the faction that would support anybody but, Rice . As for Mullin’s recruits , I may be mistaken but, Freudenberg , Mussini , perhaps one or 2 others might have had some initial contact with Lavin , prior to his leaving . Sima showed early he wasn’t BE caliber . Yakwe took a while longer but, just never progressed. Bad hands, no shot , foul prone , at inorportune times . Good leaper , poor defensively . Not a loss for us . As for current HS players , there seems to be several bordering on many who would have a shot at getting . Villanova has had advantage of Recruiting off of 2 National Chsmpionships in last 3 years . Wright has moved into the top of the Elite Coaches Club and deservedly so . Winning , regardless if it results from Transfers , plays a big role in Recruting . We should see that in 2018-19 season .[/quote]

That S,y Fox wrote: "I did not think Mullin needed more help than what he received from St.Jean, Mitch, last year in terms of Game Management or , player development . I am of the faction that would support anybody but, Rice ".

I can't agree more Sly! Mullin got tremendous help from Mitch Richmond last season! And, Rice would only be a bad influence on the mild mannered Mullin.

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.At the risk of being politically incorrect, One problem w replacing Mitch w Rice, which I would be for, is opposing coaches would point out we have no black coaches on staff.
 
[quote="richard A Steinfeld" post=289105].At the risk of being politically incorrect, One problem w replacing Mitch w Rice, which I would be for, is opposing coaches would point out we have no black coaches on staff.[/quote]
True. If MR stayed on as Special Assistant would that help in that regard? As noted previously, there is one other lower tier slot that could turn over and afford opportunity to further balance things. Very fair point though Richard.
 
I thought Mitch would stay on as Special Assistant...or would it be possible for Marcus Hatten to have a role on staff in that lower tier spot?
 
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