Mo was clearly the fashion winner last night. No one else even close or worth of discussion.
Tonight's Dinner
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Mo was clearly the fashion winner last night. No one else even close or worth of discussion.
He’s from Cali so us elitests gravitate to each other. Plus we both like pass around appies . He’s a very good kid. As soon as Pitino got hired he knew he wanted to play for him
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according to sources shortly after the camera panned away, the two shot a tik tok dance together
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Dave: "He gave tough love to his players while introducing them, said a little something about each one, saying he’s looking for them to reach that “high motor” level of effort and while they are not there yet, he and his staff will get them there. It was a bit of tough love from coach, motivating and teaching his guys in front of everyone, he knows what he's doing. He will push all the buttons to get this squad where he wants them to be."
Even if they were there, he couldn't admit it. You don't want them becoming complacent, they keep working and never stop working.
Even if they were there, he couldn't admit it. You don't want them becoming complacent, they keep working and never stop working.
Not at all, Pitino sets the bar very high for his players and coaches. Taliek Brown, Assistant Coach for Player Development, sat at the table with MJM, myself, and other fine gentlemen. He confirmed what he had told me a week ago. He works out every day because Pitino would be on him if he was not in shape.
An amazing event . I sat next to RJ Luis the whole night at dinner and he is truly a special kid . Very humble , well spoken , I can tell he comes from a great family his parents did a tremendous job with him . He loves everything about St. John’s and New York . His plan is to stay all 3 years here , but he says if he ends up being a 1 st round pick in between that time period he will make the jump .
I can not WAIT for this season !
I can not WAIT for this season !
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Sitting next to Asst. Coach Bob Walsh, he echoed a similar sentiment. He said while he works out every morning anyway, in the summer Pitino told all the coaches to lose some weight since they were being so harsh on the players to do the same.
Surrounded by SJU greats, past and present. Great photos thanks for sharing!
we need your height for some reference! lol
Great photos. Are Luis and Zuby that close in height in person?
I am 6’2 . I am such a basketball junkie that I am pretty good at identifying height . RJ is 6’8 all day , but he has a fro . Zuby is 6’9 for sure. Zuby , great , great kid .
The player that got the most praise , and who Rick felt was most ready out of any player was Zuby . Anyone else there will agree . Rick had something negative to say about every player ( in a good way ) but had a lot of praise for Zuby . That def means something …
One thing Rick touched on is not only do we have great talent , but these are great kids , that love the university, love their families , and love to work . Talking with the whole team that is 1,000% accurate
If Luis is a legit 6’8 we probably don’t get him all three years. I guess that’s a good problem to have.
I’ve been impressed with Zuby’s feet and quickness for his size. If he can get out and keep wings honest it bodes well for going big with Joel and just dominating the glass.
He said Rick is going to play him from the 2-4 positions
SJUWillRockNYC
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A 6'8 PG ala Magic Johnson.
Rick said he makes everyone better like Jenkins right?
So he'll play 1-4.
I don’t see him playing the 1 ever. He’s a slasher with a slow, controlled pace…a kid that can get in the lane from the wing against a SF and kick it to the corners.
From what I’ve pieced together from the numerous videos, he’s been beaten off the bounce quite a bit. So on D, lock down wings, keep smaller guards honest, and hold his own against the opposing 4. I’d sign for that right now.